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Kristina Popova

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People Program Manager at CITI who delivered employee programs and led a 20-person team.

Georgia

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What I'm looking for

I’m open to remote and international opportunities, particularly in People Programs, People Project Management, HR PMO, Employee Experience, Learning & Development, and Internal Communications.

At CITI, I led and coordinated People Strategy projects focused on Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Engagement and Talent Development, leading a team of 20 and contributing to measurable improvement in the Voice of Employee index.

I launched and managed an English Learning Program for 150+ employees, coordinating delivery of the global learning platform, registration, progress monitoring and reporting. I also led CEO visits, All Hands meetings and corporate events for 1,000+ employees.

Since 2024, I’ve founded and developed NEDLI OIL, a small-scale cold-pressed oil business in Tbilisi. I manage the project from product development and sourcing through operations, customer delivery and new sales channels.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder / Project & Operations Lead

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Nedli Oil

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Founded and developed a small-scale cold-pressed oil business, managing product development, production, packaging, and operations. Built social media content and community engagement to increase brand awareness and developed sales channels and partnerships.

Product Development Operations Management Sourcing Production Coordination Pricing Go To Market Social Media Marketing Customer Feedback Channel Sales Partnerships

Programs & Internal Communication Manager

Citi

Jan 2017 - Dec 2024 (7 years 11 months)

Led People Strategy projects in Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Engagement, and Talent Development, managing a team of 20 and improving the Voice of Employee index. Launched an English Learning Program for 150+ employees and coordinated internal communications and corporate events for 1,000+ employees.

People Strategy Employee Engagement Talent Development Internal Communications Project Management Event Management Stakeholder Management Reporting Dashboarding Presentation Skills

Planning & Approvals Manager

Sochi 2014 Olympic Organizing Project

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)

Developed and maintained the Sochi 2014 Master Plan covering 3,500+ activities, tracking milestones and progress. Coordinated planning meetings, dashboards, and status reporting for senior management and led Games-time activations at airports and railway stations.

Project Planning Master Scheduling Stakeholder Management Reporting Dashboarding Training Logistics Coordination Cross functional Coordination

Account Director

Sportima

Jan 2009 - Dec 2012 (3 years 11 months)

Led complex sponsorship and event projects, including Volkswagen Olympic sponsorship activation and a McDonald's youth hockey tournament. Organized 10+ sports events, managed budgets, and supervised a three-person team.

Sponsorship Activation Event Management Budget Management Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Project Coordination Data Validation SharePoint

Account Manager

TBWA

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009 (2 years 11 months)

Managed 360° marketing projects for Beko, from client briefing and budgeting through implementation. Coordinated suppliers and internal teams, supervised a two-person team, and managed outdoor campaigns, TV commercials, and events.

360 Marketing Client Management Budgeting Supplier Coordination Team Supervision Outdoor Campaigns TV Commercials Event Management

Assistant to Managing Director / Marketing Specialist

Efes

Jan 2003 - Dec 2007 (4 years 11 months)

Provided executive support including scheduling, international meetings, and travel coordination. Coordinated cross-functional work and managed 360° marketing campaigns across digital, ATL, BTL, and events, supporting brand launches and repositioning.