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Billy Lim

@billylim

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Community engagement leader with a track record of driving growth.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values community building and offers opportunities for leadership development and strategic impact.

I am a dedicated community engagement leader with extensive experience in building and nurturing vibrant communities. My recent role as Regional Organizing Director for The Wisco Project allowed me to lead a team that achieved a remarkable 600% growth in engagement rates, demonstrating my ability to connect with diverse audiences and foster meaningful interactions.

Previously, as a Senior Community Engagement Manager at MongoDB, I was instrumental in quadrupling the Champions community size, exceeding recruitment goals and enhancing gender diversity. My passion for community development is evident in my strategic initiatives that not only drive engagement but also support leadership development and user satisfaction.

With a strong background in organizing and managing community programs, I thrive in environments where I can leverage my skills to create impactful experiences. I am committed to continuous improvement and collaboration, ensuring that community voices are heard and valued in every project I undertake.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Regional Organizing Director

The Wisco Project

Aug 2024 - Present (11 months)

Led a team of 3 staff members to build engaged campus communities, focusing on marketing localization and achieving a 600% growth in engagement rates. Increased community interaction rates by 600% in 8 weeks, generating over 1,850 user commitments and 235 active conversions.

Community Engagement Localization Leadership Activation Event Management Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Volunteer Management

Senior Community Engagement Manager

MongoDB, Inc.

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Founding member of the Community Programs Team, serving over 700,000 globally distributed developers. Redesigned and launched the Champions program, achieving exponential growth and building community infrastructure from scratch.

Community Management Program Management Developer Relations User Research Cross Functional Collaboration Content Strategy Event Planning Technical Support Influencer Marketing Data Analysis

Developer Evangelist (Senior Organizer)

Code for America

Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Led community growth for the Tax Benefits portfolio, scaling a technical volunteer community from 0 to over 200 members in 5 months with an 83% retention rate. Built Notion-based knowledge hubs and moderated Slack and Discourse forums for thousands of volunteers.

Community Building Volunteer Management Knowledge Management User Feedback Data Analytics Event Management Partnership Development Program Management

Associate Client Manager & Senior Account Executive

BerlinRosen

Jul 2020 - Present (5 years)

Managed client accounts and executed public relations strategies. Supported senior staff in developing and implementing communication campaigns.

Client Management Public Relations Account Management Communications Strategy Media Relations Project Coordination Content Creation Campaign Management Stakeholder Engagement Reporting

Field & Digital Organizer

Organizing Together 2020

Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Engaged in field and digital organizing efforts to support campaign initiatives. Contributed to voter outreach and mobilization strategies.

Field Organizing Digital Organizing Campaign Management Community Engagement Data Entry Communication Team Collaboration Public Relations

Chair Emeritus, Board of Directors

Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL)

Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Led strategic transformation initiatives for a leadership development organization, overseeing a 15-member board and supervising the Managing Director. Guided board approval of the organization's first five-year strategic plan and transformed board participation requirements to nationwide eligibility.

Strategic Planning Leadership Development Community Engagement Event Planning Stakeholder Management Organizational Development Budget Management

Programs Manager

Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote)

May 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Designed and facilitated over 35 community Census education and training events, reaching more than 1,400 participants across 28 states. Built partnerships with over 100 organizations, reaching over 175,000 distributed community members.

Community Education Facilitation Strategic Partnerships Program Management Event Coordination Stakeholder Engagement Community Outreach Public Speaking Data Collection Reporting

Coordinated Campaign Organizer

Democratic Party of Wisconsin

Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 1 month)

Recruited, trained, and retained over 80 volunteers, achieving a 70-80% retention rate and generating over 23,500 voter contacts. Planned and executed over 47 events, reaching more than 2,800 attendees.

Volunteer Management Field Operations Event Planning Partnership Development Coalition Building Content Strategy Social Media Marketing Data Analysis Team Leadership

Program Manager, Middle School History

Success Academy Charter Schools

Jul 2017 - Present (8 years)

Facilitated resource sharing and peer-to-peer collaboration through virtual communities of practice serving 13 distributed school sites. As Lead Teacher, coached 9 Associate Teachers and achieved top network ranking on 10 of 11 student exams over a 2-year period.

Curriculum Development Educational Technology Mentorship Program Management Public Speaking Classroom Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Yale University

B.A. in American Studies, American Studies

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with a concentration in Politics and American Communities. This degree focused on interdisciplinary analysis of American society, culture, and political structures.

Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business

Board Leadership Institute, Leadership

Completed the Board Leadership Institute program, focusing on strategic leadership and governance principles. This program enhanced skills in non-profit board management and organizational development.

Touro College Graduate School of Education

M.S. in Early Childhood Education & Special Education, Early Childhood Education & Special Education

Earned a Master of Science degree specializing in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. This program provided comprehensive training in pedagogical methods and inclusive education practices.