Elizabeth Babinski
Chicago
Summary
Experienced community and events marketer with a proven track record of building engaged audiences, delivering high-impact digital and in-person events, and driving growth across both startups and creative businesses. Skilled at turning authentic connection into measurable results (and finding a great gif).
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Engagement Manager
Typeform
11.2024 - Current
- Executed community events from start to finish, including educational webinars and product deep dives that enhanced product adoption and customer retention.
- Trained internal support and success teams on effective brand representation in community spaces, producing documentation and best-practice guides for uniformity.
- Collaborated with product, marketing, and customer success teams to identify strategic webinar topics aligned with quarterly goals and customer needs.
- Moderated live events and post-event discussions to foster community connection while translating attendee insights into actionable feedback.
- Curated community content campaigns, spotlighting power users, promoting templates, and coordinating with product teams to highlight feature releases.
- Tracked engagement KPIs to assess impact of events and content initiatives, including attendance, participation, and post-event activity.
- Developed scalable systems for community growth, encompassing onboarding processes, ambassador engagement, and regular content series for user connection.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Qwoted
08.2024 - Current
- Led community growth and engagement on social media platforms by spotlighting expert users and fostering connections with journalists and small business owners to enhance platform visibility.
- Planned and executed digital events, including a recurring AMA series with Qwoted's internal team, to strengthen affiliate relationships and improve transparency.
- Collaborated with external partners to co-host media mixers, from concept to outreach, generating buzz across platforms and tailoring promotional content for diverse audiences.
Owner
Liz Rae & Co/Vows Well Traveled/I Just Want to Say Journals
02.2015 - Current
- Built and scaled three interconnected wedding businesses, generating consistent revenue across U.S., Mexico, and Europe.
- Officiated and ghostwrote hundreds of inclusive wedding ceremonies and vow renewals with personalized storytelling.
- Launched Vows Well Traveled, specializing in intimate weddings under 50 guests with end-to-end destination coordination.
- Founded I Just Want to Say, offering guided writing tools for vows, speeches, and ceremonies on Amazon.
- Led branding, marketing, and customer experience, managing ceremony scripts and vendor coordination.
- Executed seasonal marketing campaigns, including holiday initiatives and TikTok content series to boost journal sales.
- Collaborated with vendors and influencers to expand reach and increase bookings in a competitive market.
Technical Community Support Advocate
Typeform
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Launched community, growing membership to 15,000 in first year through strategic initiatives.
- Analyzed community metrics, resulting in 43% engagement improvement.
- Responded to member inquiries daily, achieving 9.5/10 self-service satisfaction score.
- Co-developed 'Voice of the Customer' program, facilitating launch of 'Typeform for Growth' in July 2024.
- Partnered with marketing to create social content and email campaigns, increasing feature adoption by 15%.
- Moderated community interactions to reduce spam and enhance safety.
- Hosted webinars to drive feature adoption towards 10% goal.
- Created documentation for integration and API/Webhook walkthroughs, boosting internal support efficiency.
- Began as a Technical Support Agent in 2017 before transitioning to community role
Education
Screenwriting - Film and TV
University of California, Los Angeles
05-2023
BS - Sport Management, Management Minor
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
12.2014
Skills
- Leadership and management
- Event planning and coordination
- Community engagement and growth
- Webinar facilitation and delivery
- Content creation and production
- Customer engagement and service
- Social media strategy and management
- Brand advocacy and promotion
- Networking and relationship building
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Partnership development and strategic alliances
- Effective communication skills
- Project management and execution
- Program development and implementation
- Marketing strategy and execution
- Technical knowledge and expertise
- Adaptability to change
- Sales strategies and techniques
- Budget management and oversight
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Italian
Beginner (A1)
A1
Work Visas
- Spain Digital Nomad Visa, valid until 2028
- Residency Visa, Mexico, valid until 2029
Timeline
Community Engagement Manager
Typeform
11.2024 - Current
Community Engagement Coordinator
Qwoted
08.2024 - Current
Technical Community Support Advocate
Typeform
01.2021 - 11.2024
Owner
Liz Rae & Co/Vows Well Traveled/I Just Want to Say Journals
02.2015 - Current
Screenwriting - Film and TV
University of California, Los Angeles
BS - Sport Management, Management Minor
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities