Customer Success Leader with 7+ Years Driving Enterprise Growth

Based in Vancouver, BC, I specialize in building lasting client relationships, maximizing customer ROI, and scaling SaaS operations. Currently serving as Operations Manager at We Work Remotely—the world's largest remote work job board—I bring a unique blend of enterprise customer success expertise and operational excellence to drive measurable business outcomes.

Professional Experience

Operations Manager — We Work Remotely

April 2024 - Present

Leading end-to-end marketplace operations for the world's largest remote job board, optimizing vendor relationships and driving continuous process improvements that enhance user experience for thousands of employers and job seekers.

  • • Direct site operations ensuring 99.9% uptime and seamless user experience
  • • Implement data-driven improvements that increase customer satisfaction
  • • Manage cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives on schedule

Enterprise Customer Success Manager — Lofty

October 2022 - March 2024

Managed multimillion-dollar enterprise portfolio for leading real estate SaaS platform, consistently exceeding renewal and expansion targets through strategic partnership and ROI optimization.

  • • Retained and grew enterprise accounts worth $2M+ in annual revenue
  • • Achieved 95% renewal rate through proactive engagement and value demonstration
  • • Delivered strategic business reviews that drove 30% average account expansion
  • • Partnered with product teams to influence roadmap based on customer feedback

Senior Enterprise Account Manager — Freelancer.com

June 2020 - October 2022

Pioneered enterprise customer success program, onboarding and activating Fortune 500 clients including NASA, Deloitte, Adobe, and Airbus while developing scalable processes for growth.

  • • Built enterprise onboarding program from ground up, reducing time-to-value by 40%
  • • Led webinars and workshops for NASA and Fortune 500 enterprise clients
  • • Grew marketplace GMV by 25% through strategic account expansion
  • • Created comprehensive training materials and best practices documentation

Enterprise Account Manager — Freelancer.com

January 2019 - June 2020

Empowered Fortune 500 companies to accelerate freelance talent adoption, reporting directly to VP of Enterprise.

  • • Launched co-branded marketplace initiative driving $500K+ in new revenue
  • • Developed P&L models enabling data-driven customer growth strategies
  • • Trained internal teams on enterprise account management best practices

Account Manager — Freelancer.com

May 2017 - January 2019

Supported SMB to mid-market clients across diverse industries, developing expertise in consultative selling and customer success fundamentals.

  • • Managed 150+ accounts with 92% satisfaction rate
  • • Specialized in digital transformation projects for traditional businesses
  • • Consistently exceeded quarterly revenue targets by average of 15%

Additional experience includes franchise ownership, emergency services, and technology sales roles that developed my leadership, crisis management, and customer service foundation.

Core Competencies

Customer Success Excellence

  • Enterprise relationship management & strategic partnerships
  • Onboarding, adoption & value realization
  • Renewal, retention & expansion strategies
  • Executive business reviews & QBRs

Operational Leadership

  • Process optimization & automation
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Change management & scalability

Technical & Tools

  • CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, custom)
  • Customer success tools (Gainsight, ChurnZero)
  • Analytics & reporting (Tableau, Excel, SQL basics)
  • Project management (Asana, Jira, Monday)

Industry Expertise

  • SaaS & marketplace business models
  • Real estate technology
  • Remote work & freelance economy
  • Enterprise digital transformation

Key Achievements

$2M+

Annual Revenue Managed

Successfully retained and grew enterprise accounts worth millions in ARR

95%

Customer Retention Rate

Consistently exceeded industry benchmarks for enterprise customer retention

150+

Enterprise Accounts Managed

Including NASA, Deloitte, Adobe, Airbus, Arrow, and Yara

40%

Time-to-Value Reduction

Streamlined onboarding processes to accelerate customer success

What I Bring to Your Team

With over seven years dedicated to customer success and operations in high-growth SaaS environments, I bring a proven track record of building lasting client relationships and driving measurable business outcomes. My experience spans from hands-on account management to strategic enterprise partnerships, always with a focus on maximizing customer value and revenue growth.

My unique background combines enterprise customer success expertise with operational leadership, enabling me to see the full customer journey and optimize every touchpoint. Whether it's reducing churn, expanding accounts, or building scalable success processes, I approach every challenge with data-driven insights and a genuine commitment to customer outcomes.

My Customer Success Philosophy

Proactive Partnership

Success comes from anticipating customer needs, not just responding to them. I build strategic relationships that position me as a trusted advisor.

Value-First Approach

Every interaction should demonstrate tangible value. I focus on outcomes that matter to the customer's business, not just feature adoption.

Data-Driven Growth

Metrics guide strategy, but relationships drive results. I balance analytical insights with authentic human connection to achieve sustainable growth.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Arts, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

The University of British Columbia

Change Management Practitioner Program

Certified in organizational change management methodologies

Languages

English (Native), Mandarin Chinese (Professional Working)

Let's Connect

I'm passionate about customer success and always interested in connecting with fellow CS professionals or discussing new opportunities where I can drive customer value and business growth.

hi@thisisdavid.ca