I am a Strategic Growth & Operations Leader with a technical background (BSc in Computing) and over 5 years of experience scaling global platforms. I specialize in the intersection of product, community, and marketing, with a proven track record of increasing subscription MRR and expanding organic reach across millions of views. I excel at building scalable operational frameworks, reducing friction, and improving user retention for large communities. I’m a data-driven decision-maker who leverages tools like Salesforce, Looker, and Stripe to drive business value and cross-functional excellence. I thrive in collaborative environments, leading diverse teams to deliver impact for products and communities at scale.

Vanessa Greene

I am a Strategic Growth & Operations Leader with a technical background (BSc in Computing) and over 5 years of experience scaling global platforms. I specialize in the intersection of product, community, and marketing, with a proven track record of increasing subscription MRR and expanding organic reach across millions of views. I excel at building scalable operational frameworks, reducing friction, and improving user retention for large communities. I’m a data-driven decision-maker who leverages tools like Salesforce, Looker, and Stripe to drive business value and cross-functional excellence. I thrive in collaborative environments, leading diverse teams to deliver impact for products and communities at scale.

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I am a Strategic Growth & Operations Leader with a technical background (BSc in Computing) and over 5 years of experience scaling global platforms. I specialize in the intersection of product, community, and marketing, with a proven track record of increasing subscription MRR and expanding organic reach across millions of views. I excel at building scalable operational frameworks, reducing friction, and improving user retention for large communities.

I’m a data-driven decision-maker who leverages tools like Salesforce, Looker, and Stripe to drive business value and cross-functional excellence. I thrive in collaborative environments, leading diverse teams to deliver impact for products and communities at scale.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Manager at Connolly for President Campaign
August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Scaled digital outreach by managing a team of four and overseeing production schedules to achieve 53.7 million views across eight social media accounts.
Community Experience Manager at Andela (Codewars)
May 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025
UX: Oversaw the User Experience (UX) Strategy for a product with over 5 million users, driving core strategy implementation and community engagement. Revenue & Retention: Increased paid subscription MRR by 44% via payment workflow redesigns and drove a 2% YoY increase in platform stickiness. Operations: Reduced support first response time by 99% through a dedicated handbook and community-specific macros. Leadership: Managed a global team of 20 moderators and spearheaded cross-functional projects with Product, Engineering, and Legal teams. Customer Satisfaction: Established a community Net Promoter Score of 42 by launching an annual survey prompting user feedback. Trust and Safety: Reduced the number of community abuse reports requiring action by 20%, designed and implemented a robust reporting structure, and a community code of conduct. Engagement: Established a 28.43% open rate for the monthly community newsletter by introducing monthly challenges and member features.
Community Experience Manager at Andela – Codewars
April 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
UX: Oversee the User Experience (UX) Strategy for a product with over 5 million users, driving core strategy implementation and community engagement.
Community Program Coordinator at Codewars Foundation / Raspberry Pi Foundation
May 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Event Scaling: Produced monthly online events for 600+ members and supported 'Champions' in hosting in-person events across 22 global cities. Efficiency: Improved team output by documenting core processes for onboarding and monthly metric reporting.
Community Support & Experience Coordinator at CoderDojo Foundation / Raspberry Pi Foundation
August 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Led community email support for a global network of 1200+ coding clubs. Produced monthly online training webinars to onboard and empower new club leaders, training over 500 club leaders. Assisted with digital marketing campaigns, specifically around live events.
Community Support Administrator at BT Young Scientist
November 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Over saw customer support and event applications for The Primary Science Fair through email and phone support, resolving all queries within an 8-hour resolution time and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
Events & Marketing Coordinator at Dublin Tech Summit
October 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Accelerated the company’s online presence by migrating social media management and email communications to a CRM (HubSpot), including event communications, PR schedule, blogs, and website management.
Freelance Projects at Various
June 1, 2014 - December 1, 2021
Digital media & events: End-to-end social media, email marketing, and live event coverage for large-scale UK/Ireland events, including CodeDojo; Video production: Founded the Echoing STEM YouTube channel with expertise in videoography, editing, and scheduling; Operations & Leadership: Managed high-volume bar operat ions, staff recruitment, and cash/stock management for large events.

Education

BSc in Computing at Institute of Art Design + Technology (IADT)
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Certificate in TV Production Management at Institute of Art Design + Technology (IADT) / Networking Essentials
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Certificate in Networking Essentials at Cisco Networking Academy
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Raspberry Pi Certified Educator at Raspberry Pi Foundation
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Certificate in User Research & UX Design at Institute of Art Design + Technology
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in TV Production Management
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Certificate in Networking Essentials
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Raspberry Pi Certified Educator
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Certificate in User Research & UX Design
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other