1. Michael L. Cognetti
Home Address Michael.L.Cognetti@gmail.com School Address
215 Madison Ave 215 680 7295 University Park
Fort Washington, PA 19034 State College, PA 16801
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Education:
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (2012-2016) GPA: 3.53
Bachelor of Science: Community, Environment, and Development Expected: May 2016
Minor: International Studies
Specialization: Spanish Studies
Cultural Experience Abroad, Barcelona, Spain (2015)
o Accomplished a four month intensive foreign study abroad
o Achieved a Global Certificate in Volunteering in CEA’s Volunteer Program
§ Pioneered educational lesson plans for teaching English to Spanish high school students
Academic Achievements
• Dean’s List: Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Experience and Employment:
• Mayor’s Internship Program of Philadelphia (2015)
o Intern researcher in the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability
§ Managed energy usage data and oversaw data compilation for city asset benchmarking
• Gwynedd Estates Retirement Home (2011-2014): Chef’s Assistant
o Assisted in managing the kitchen by coordinating meal orders and cooperating with chefs
o Recipient of two scholarship awards for exceeding the standard hours worked
School and Community Activities
• The IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon “THON”
o Donor and Alumni Relations Captain (2015-2016)
§ Maintain and promote relationships with thousands of professional corporate sponsors
and large individual donors
§ Aid over 1,000 Penn State clubs and organizations in their THON fundraising efforts
o Special Events Committee Member: Lieutenant (2014-2015)
§ Promoted and facilitated THON philanthropy events and fundraisers through out the year
o Morale Committee Member: Treasurer (2013-2014)
§ Managed budget for the Morale Committee
§ Encouraged participants and ensured the event ran smoothly for 46 continuous hours
• Acacia Fraternity
o THON Co-Chairman (2013-2016)
§ Consistent source of communication and representation for the Fraternity at all THON-
related events and fundraisers
§ Ranked in the top 5 “Most Raised” funds in Greek Life
o Junior Dean (2013-2014)
§ 3rd
highest Council position in the Fraternity
§ Responsible for planning and organizing all social events and coordinating with other
Greek organizations.
• Blue & White Society (2012-2016)
o Student membership of the Penn State Alumni Association