Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Leadership Snapshot
Languages
References
Timeline
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Cleo Cupido

Cleo Cupido

Kraaifontein

Summary

Product and growth professional with over 10 years of experience in scaling SaaS platforms and enhancing user journeys. Proven track record in driving user acquisition through data-driven strategies and collaborative project leadership. Expertise in problem-solving and campaign refinement, contributing to team success and organizational growth. Seeking new opportunities to leverage skills in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Growth Manager II

Impact.Com
CPT
01.2024 - Current

Focus: Creator Monetization & Merchandising

  • Developed and executed merchandising campaigns for creator partners, boosting adoption and engagement.
  • Established a framework for scaling creator growth initiatives across multiple teams.
  • Analyzed campaign results to refine strategies across product development and business development.

Senior Growth Manager & Data Enablement Lead

Impact.Com
CPT
01.2023 - 01.2024

Focus: Partner Insights & Automation

  • Spearheaded automation tools and improved partner data integrity
  • Increased engagement by 68% through enriched profiling and segmentation
  • Developed insight-led lifecycle campaigns across publisher segments

Growth Product Manager (Multiple Promotions)

Impact.Com
CPT
01.2021 - 01.2023

Focus: Acquisition Automation & Funnel Optimization

  • Launched MVP to automate partner onboarding using behavioral triggers (↓ manual work by 40%)
  • Led GTM strategies for non-paid acquisition channels
  • Reduced time-to-productivity by 33% with funnel and activation experiments

Team Manager – Publisher Acquisition & Support

Impact.Com
CPT
01.2018 - 12.2021

Focus: Team Leadership & Ops Transformation

  • Scaled acquisition team efficiency by 45%
  • Transitioned 24/7 support to 24/5, increasing CSAT
  • Drove global support transformation through tooling and change management

Recruitment & Onboarding Lead

Impact.Com
Cape Town
01.2014 - 12.2018

Focus: Partner Recruitment Strategy

  • Built and ran structured onboarding programs for partners and internal hires
  • Managed CRM pipelines and campaign outreach for new partner acquisition

Project & Teaching Roles

Creative counsel & Serepta Secondary
CPT
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • Project Supervisor – The Creative Counsel (2014)
  • Teaching Assistant – Sarepta Secondary (2014)

Education

B.Sc. - Biotechnology

UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE
CPT
12.2014

Skills

  • Growth strategy and execution
  • Partner acquisition and enablement
  • Go-to-market planning
  • Funnel optimization
  • Experimentation and MVPs
  • Data analysis and insights
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Affiliate marketing
  • Lifecycle marketing and retention

Hobbies and Interests

  • Lover of the outdoors—football, hiking, and automotive culture. Creative outlet through songwriting and guitar. Always learning, always building

Languages

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Leadership Snapshot

  • 10+ years in SaaS growth and product, with 7+ years in team leadership
  • Scaled a publisher recruitment team from 3 to 8; exceeded acquisition KPIs
  • Led a 24/7 global support team; streamlined operations to 24/5 while boosting CSAT.
  • Built cross-functional playbooks for partner lifecycle and activation improvements for product implementation.

Languages

English
First Language
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Growth Manager II

Impact.Com
01.2024 - Current

Senior Growth Manager & Data Enablement Lead

Impact.Com
01.2023 - 01.2024

Growth Product Manager (Multiple Promotions)

Impact.Com
01.2021 - 01.2023

Team Manager – Publisher Acquisition & Support

Impact.Com
01.2018 - 12.2021

Recruitment & Onboarding Lead

Impact.Com
01.2014 - 12.2018

Project & Teaching Roles

Creative counsel & Serepta Secondary
01.2014 - 07.2014

B.Sc. - Biotechnology

UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE
Cleo Cupido