Kori Macinnis M.Ed Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

As the Programs and Events Manager for the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University, I supported daily operations and curated events focusing on wellness, community, and career services. I managed the annual budget for events and event-support staff salaries, supervised a dedicated event planning staff, and utilized tools like Excel/Google Sheets and Eventbrite for data collection and tracking. Additionally, I co-instructed a first-year experience seminar, partnered with various university offices for signature programming, handled SAP Concur reports for travel and event expenses, planned admitted student open houses, represented BU at the 2023 Grace Hopper Conference, designed orientation sessions, and contributed to social media strategies for events and departmental news.In organizing the 2023 PIT UN Convening, a national conference with New America, I led the coordination of logistics for over 250 attendees. I recruited, hired, and led a 30-person student staff, ensuring smooth operations through effective leadership and technology use. Responsibilities included training staff, managing shift schedules, and overseeing communications. I coordinated A/V needs, curated event menus, optimized space with Social Tables, managed furniture and facility maintenance, facilitated hotel accommodations, handled registration data in Eventbrite, and managed a $250,000 budget in accordance with grant guidelines.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

As the Program Administrator for the Computer Science PhD Program at Boston University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, I served as the primary contact for students, faculty, and central offices. I advised PhD candidates through all stages of their degree, managed daily tasks, and developed procedures for the program. I counseled international students on employment visa guidelines, reviewed doctoral applications, and used data collection to meet admissions targets and streamline procedures. I also led strategic communications, developed surveys to assess student needs, and streamlined processes for various administrative tasks including the Annual Review, Financial Aid, and advisor changes.I facilitated the admissions process in collaboration with key stakeholders, maintained records for over 125 PhD students, and advanced the annual CS Excellence Awards Reception. Additionally, I designed and adapted a 3-day Open House for admitted students, fostering a community through Q&A sessions and town halls. My efforts in recruitment included supporting women in STEM at the Grace Hopper Conference. Throughout my tenure, I maintained a focus on transparent processes and effective communication to support both students and faculty in achieving academic and professional success.

Responsibilities included, but were not limited to:Merrimack College• Established and maximized partnerships with various departments, student organizations, faculty, and staff• Collaborated with the College and community partners to expand outreach opportunities• Developed a new intake process for all student volunteers using pre-filled forms, Google technologies, and an original checklist• Advised over 75 MC student volunteers per semester• Organized, promoted, and hosted an innovative program, Honoring Our Veterans• Collaborated and participated in multiple events on campus including the Involvement Fair, Fresh Check Day, and Trick or Treat Night• Created marketing strategies and promotional materials for the office• Communicated via email, social media, tabling, flyers, and other creative promotional tactics• Assisted with operations for the largest day of service Mack Gives Back• Advised Mack Gives Back Committee, supervising the new committee member selection• Chaperoned first-year orientation tripHands to Help• Oversaw a community resource center with 30 children and 20 volunteers• Built relationships with volunteers, children, and families participating in the tutoring program• Facilitated workshops for MC student volunteers• Coordinated volunteers for annual Holiday Toy Drive• Conducted administrative duties for the remote Hands to Help officeGraduate Student Senate, President • Created an open space for all to participate in creating goals for the GSS• Gained buy in from graduate student population • Organized social events to reach the wide range of interests of various graduate students• Created a team environment that uplifted strengths and interests of Graduate Student Senate • Initiated partnerships with undergraduate organizations and/or annual events• Advocated for the graduate student population to address general questions and concerns to administrationOther• Attended NASPA Region I Conference in Nov. 2017

Provided guests with a pleasant and memorable Anheuser-Busch Brewery experience.

Responsibilities included:• Time Management while the child completes homework• Ensure safety of child while under my care• Encourage exploration of new knowledge and ideas• Utilize organizational skills when prioritizing assignments• Promote Creativity• Guide through SSAT preparation

Hamden, Ct

Responsibilities included:• Greeted customers to create a welcoming shopping environment• Raised awareness about current sales promotions by communicating with customers• Conducted transactions, returns, and exchanges efficiently• Encouraged exchanges over returns to satisfy customer needs and drive sales• Assisted customers with all questions and concerns in store and over the phone• Dressed mannequins during floor sets for current promotional visuals• Organized the sales floor and prepared the stockroom for the next day• Maintained a clean, safe, and orderly environment• Processed shipment, replenished sales floors or back stocked appropriately

Meriden, Ct

My responsibilities included:• Welcomed customers into the store• Informed shoppers of in-store promotions• Communicated with customers to narrow their search within the store• Pulled clothes for customers based on their specific needs• Conducted transactions and returns• Gift wrapped special occasion purchases

Greater Boston Area

Responsibilities included:• Wrote a press release and a media advisory • Edited a media advisory• Collected media clips for “PR Coverage + Activity Report"​• Wrote a bio for a client's website• Composed media lists for different clients after research• Formed concise headlines for press releases• Submitted press releases on PRlog.com, citybizlist.com and patch.com• Condensed media list into specific categories using Excel• Conceptualized event ideas for a four month PR plan

Hamden, Ct

As an Executive Director for the fourth annual QU Media Mashup I had a hand in many aspects of the event. As a committee I worked with a small committee to brainstorm and create interactive workshops for School of Communications students to attend.My primary responsibilities included•Drafted, proposed and managed event budget•Laid out agenda for the day•Ordered refreshments and giveaways•Coordinated day-of duties to the committee and volunteers•Updated event website on Weebly•Created event breakdown handout for guests•Wrote, scheduled and tracked social media accounts on Hootsuite

Oakdale Theatre In Wallingford, Ct

Created sales leads and organized new and potential prospects for the Premium Seats Directors. Assisted the sales team with VIP events at the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, CT and the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT.

Hamden, Ct

As Director of Publicity for Fall Fest 2014 I collaborated with the Mainstage Chair and a committee of directors. It was my job to inform the students of all the event's information in a fun and eye catching way!•Created Visual Promotion - teaser graphic and Facebook cover photo•Coordinated Promotional Stunts with Other Student Organizations - free cupcake giveaway by dining service, promo table, and trivia contests posted by SPB's Social Media Chair

Hamden, Ct

I managed the social media platforms Twitter and Facebook with one other person. Using hootsuite.com we created informative, but interesting tweets and Facebook posts to direct School of Communications students to the QU Media Mashup website to register and find out more about the event.

• Supervised children• Assisted with homework and reading• Kept track of allotted time for daily routine activities• Fulfilled basic needs

• Boosted enthusiasm about available projects and activities• Managed a safe and happy environment• Administered Check In and Check Out for each parent and child• Inspired campers to use creativity and reasoning with inventions

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Senate, President

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Alumna

Activities and Societies: PRSSA, QU Media Mashup, Student Programming Board, The Big Event 2013 Team memberDouble Minored in English.

English 101, College Composition

I enrolled in an English Composition course offered at Nashua Community College, but taught at the high school to seniors. By enrolling.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Interact Club, Tennis, Lacrosse• Student Council Treasurer • Student Event Manager • Interact.