1. TRACI CORNAGLIA
761 Willow Glen Way, San Jose, CA 95125 | 408.410.0691 | tracicornaglia@gmail.com
EXCELLENCE | INTEGRITY | EXPERIENCE
Astute professional with over 13 years of proven success in program direction and event operations. Talented
manager with stellar leadership acumen; sound judgement, tact and professionalism in high-pressure settings;
diplomatic and discreet. Adept at working in a fast paced environment. Flexible, creative, excellence-driven, able to
balance multiple priorities; committed to excellence at all times. Recognized for superb communication skills and
the ability to cooperate with personnel across all organizational levels.
CORE SKILLS
Event Visionary |Vendor Management | Content Development | Cost Control| Strategic Planning | Employee
Engagement & Communications |Event Logistics | Data Reporting | Presentations | Fundraising | Task
Management | Contract Negotiations | Time Management | Prioritization | Social Media | Resource
Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PAYPAL, SAN JOSE, CA
Events Program Manager, Corporate Affairs, Government Relations 06/2015 – Current
• Accountable for Government Relations event management; serve as a key point of contact for headquarters
events; draft and oversee executive briefings and event protocol, logistics management including budget,
content, work-flow, security plans, executive & employee participation and social media plan.
• Collaborate closely with various organizations such as Social Innovation, People, Legal, Technology,
Communications to ensure cross-functional participation as well as on-target messaging, involvement and
adherence to corporate strategy and goals.
• Manage approximately 60+ various internal and external events a year. Solely responsible for managing
resources, developing content, meeting deadlines and working with stakeholders to provide valuable
government and employee education events, networking opportunities, industry relevant round-tables
and high-level executive meetings.
• Oversee employee based fundraising activities and employee engagement programs associated with
PayPal Political Action Committee; run a highly successful fundraising campaign, charitable match
program, federal compliance and data support efforts; direct corporate and lobbying compliance
obligations, manage quarterly board meetings, disbursements budget and all political contributions;
• Oversee and consistently enhance global Salesforce activities and related reporting procedures
• Lead employee engagement activities and associated communications
• Operations leader on process improvements, efficiency effectiveness, departmental contact lead
EBAY INC. – SAN JOSE, CA
Events Program Manager, External Affairs & Operations, Global Government Relations 09/2007 – 06/2015
• Drove internal communications projects, focused on the internal promotions, events and activities
awareness improvement via articles and newsletters creation, as well as and employee communication
advancement
• Successfully managed over 60 events annually including launches, congressional visits, international
delegations and VIPs; handled all organizational aspects, ensuring flawless even execution and proper
implementation of requirements and objectives

2. • Conducted in-depth analysis of industry data and relevant trends to recommend on strategic decisions;
developed executive briefings, talking points, presentations, solicitation materials, social media articles and
meeting objectives; processed, tracked and reported all political and charitable contributions
• Extensively contributed to the development, testing, and roll-out of the Contact Issues Management
“CIMS” (Salesforce) tool to track events, contacts, contributions, executive engagement and policy issues
• Provided tactical direction and guidance for the eBay Inc. Political Action Committee through business
plan formulation and strategy implementation
• Coordinated technical resources and external consultants to design and create the Political Action
Committee website, including content, functionality, testing and awareness
• Represented the organization to the public, sellers, government officials and other external sources
through merchant legislative visits, employee engagement activities and community events
Executive Assistant, North America Marketing, 01/2003 to 09/2007
• Collaborated with the CMO, Public Relations/Community, Marketing and Relationship Marketing teams
to host internal and external events, conferences, trade-shows and executive off-sites
• Managed and administered logistics for off-site meetings; coordinated and facilitated complex executive
level domestic and international travel arrangements
• Managed office supplies budget and optimized associated costs; provided detailed expense reports
• Created a comprehensive new-hire employee manual and executive assistant guide book; developed a
system to organize and streamline access to all new hire, security and alternative workforce
documentation
• Built a high-performing team of administrative assistants through mentorship and training; motivated
newly hired personnel to cooperate effectively and deliver high performance productivity
• Served as a key point of contact for visitors, including VIPs, consultants and interview candidates;
demonstrated company’s vision and best values
• Managed executive escalations and served as a Safety & Security Ambassador
EARLIER EMPLOYMENT
SUN MICROSYSTEMS INC. – CUPERTINO, CA
Business Development Program Manager, Software Systems Group
ICORE INTERNATIONAL INC. – SUNNYVALE, CA
Insides Sales Representative & Executive Assistant to the CEO
STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY – DUPONT, WA
Department Head Secretary, Agency Resources Department
EDUCATION
Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, CA
South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, WA
International Air & Hospitality Academy, Vancouver, WA
PHILANTHROPIC INVOLVEMENT
Habitat for Humanity China
eBay Inc. Foundation Grant Committee
Loaves & Fishes
Sacred Heart

3. Second Harvest Food Bank
Sharks Foundation
Leland HS Booster Club
San Jose Animal Care Center
A’Bay Kitties
St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
American Heart Association
Kiva Campaign Lending Leader