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Kristina Pavlov

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Community and Growth Manager at Welcome Pickups, optimizing partner ecosystems across 30–40 markets.

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At Welcome Pickups, I own and optimize a partner ecosystem across 30–40 markets, working to improve performance and retention. I translate community insights into product, pricing, and operational improvements.

At Geekbot, I led development of a 170K+ user community platform, from research to delivery. I evaluated platform options, including Circle, and selected Discourse through SWOT analysis.

At Hack The Box, I contributed to scaling a 1M+ user community through content, events, and community-led initiatives. I also built and led a global ambassador program and managed community activations, including events with 30K+ participants.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Destination Manager (Global Communities)

Current

Welcome Pickups

Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Own and optimize a partner ecosystem across 30–40 markets, improving performance and retention. Manage a high-value, multi-million portfolio, translating community insights into product, pricing, and operational improvements.

Community Management Partner Ecosystem Product Insights Operations Cross Functional Collaboration

Community Manager

Geekbot

Sep 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year)

Led development of a 170K+ user community platform, from research to delivery. Conducted platform evaluation and selected a scalable solution via SWOT analysis, managing cross-functional delivery with contractors.

Community Platform Development SWOT Analysis Cross functional management Contractor Management Branding Discourse Circle.So

Community Growth Specialist

Hack The Box

Nov 2021 - Sep 2022 (10 months)

Contributed to scaling a 1M+ user community through content, events, and community-led initiatives. Built and led a global ambassador program and managed large-scale community activations, including events with 30K+ participants.

Community Growth Event Management Ambassador Program User Generated Content Sponsorship Strategy CTF Meetups Conferences

Senior Operations Associate & Community Manager

Welcome Pickups

Jun 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Designed onboarding programs for 900+ partners globally, improving engagement and retention. Built scalable communication, training, and early community/ambassador initiatives.

Onboarding Programs Partner Engagement Training Communication Skills Community Initiative Ambassador Program

Community Facilitator & Educator

SOS Children’s Villages (NGO) & Private Lessons

Facilitated learning sessions and activities in individual and group environments. Adapted content for diverse learning needs, strengthening communication skills.

Facilitation Education Content Adaptation Communication Skills