Polina Konyavsky Smolko
About Polina Konyavsky Smolko
Polina Konyavsky Smolko is a Training and Event Coordinator at Recorded Future, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in training program management, event coordination, and public relations across various organizations.
Current Role at Recorded Future
Polina Konyavsky Smolko serves as the Training and Event Coordinator at Recorded Future, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she acts as the main point of contact for logistical support for both virtual and in-person events. She has successfully transitioned all in-person events to virtual formats and developed new processes to support this change. Additionally, she manages and maintains the Learning Management Systems, specifically Skilljar, and collaborates with the marketing team to create collateral for various programs.
Previous Experience in Training and Event Coordination
Prior to her current role, Polina worked at Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. in various capacities related to training. She served as a Training Coordinator from 2015 to 2017 and then as a Training Program Specialist from 2017 to 2018. In these roles, she implemented new vendors to facilitate the transition to virtual events and improved communication and awareness around training events, which led to increased registration and participation. She later became the Training Program Manager at Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Polina Konyavsky Smolko studied at Lesley University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication from 2009 to 2013. She also attended Richmond, The American International University in London, achieving a GPA of 3.3 while studying Communication for 11 months in 2012. Her educational background has provided her with the skills necessary for her roles in training and event coordination.
Internship Experience
Polina has gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as a PR Intern at LEWIS PR in London for 2 months in 2012 and at Boston Ballet for 3 months in 2013. These internships contributed to her understanding of public relations and event management, enhancing her skills in communication and coordination.
Early Career Roles
Before her specialized roles in training and event coordination, Polina held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Legal Assistant at the Law Office of David S Bograd for 7 months in 2013 and as an Office Assistant in the Dean's Office at Lesley University for 4 years from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she served as a Marketing Coordinator at TocoBox for 3 months in 2014 and as a Summer Intern at Baystate Financial Services for 5 months in 2011.