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Ingrid L. Cornetta

Boston,MA

Summary

Seasoned administrative and communications professional seeking to expand customer service and program planning experience by engaging alumni at Boston College. Eager to contribute to event coordination, donor relations, and alumni programming through a combination of strong organizational skills and deep community engagement experience.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Alumni Engagement Assistant

Tufts University
01.2023 - Current
  • Event Planning & Logistics for the Alumni Engagement Office and Alumni Council
  • Hire and Manage student workers within the Office of Alumni Engagement
  • Customer Service & Alumni Relations
  • Database Management
  • Strategic Communication with alumni and Alumni Council
  • Coordinate Professional Development Series in conjunction with the Career Center
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & CRM Tools
  • Produce Class Notes, Wedding, and In Memoriam submissions to University Alumni Magazine
  • Multi-tasking & Problem Solving for a team of 17
  • Tufts Alumni Council Secretary responsibilities, including meeting planning, A/V organization, Zoom monitoring and meeting minutes creation.

Director & Community Organizer

Friends of Franklin
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Organized large-scale food distribution drives for 200+ families during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  • Coordinated logistics, volunteer teams, donor outreach, and communications.
  • Cultivated relationships with local businesses for consistent support and fundraising.

Owner / Operator

SWitCH – Resale Boutique for Teens
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Managed all aspects of daily operations including inventory, customer service, marketing, and community relations.
  • Promoted store via online campaigns and local media, increasing brand awareness and foot traffic.

Public Relations Manager

The Private Industry Council of Philadelphia
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Led internal and external communications strategy.
  • Supported job readiness programs and promoted the Welfare to Work initiative for women transitioning off public assistance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communication Arts

Georgia Southern University
01.1992

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Time management
  • Computer skills
  • Attention to detail

Community Service

Community Initiatives, Religious Education Teacher (2008–2014), Food Pantry Capital Campaign Committee (2020–2024), The Friends of Franklin Community Organizer (2008–2022)

Timeline

Alumni Engagement Assistant

Tufts University
01.2023 - Current

Director & Community Organizer

Friends of Franklin
01.2018 - 01.2022

Owner / Operator

SWitCH – Resale Boutique for Teens
01.2010 - 01.2011

Public Relations Manager

The Private Industry Council of Philadelphia
01.1997 - 01.1999

Bachelor of Science - Communication Arts

Georgia Southern University