Aidan O'Neill
Barrington
Summary
Experienced Community Advisor, skilled in promoting community involvement and fostering positive relationships among diverse groups. Strong background in conflict resolution, program development, and event planning. Recognized for cultivating inclusive environments and driving community engagement efforts. Demonstrated ability to influence change and enhance community culture through strategic initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Trombonist
Barrington
09.2012 - Current
- When I entered high school, I was elected to be the lead trombone player by my Sophomore year, in which I coordinated events called "sectionals" that focused on the fundamentals of the trombone instrument.
- During these sectionals, I decided upon what song arrangements were to be rehearsed; I additionally mentored my fellow trombonists through teaching technique and practice methods.
- I inspired the new and less experienced musicians within the band through setting a positive example of musicianship.
- The finality of my musical growth and education took place when I was recognized as the number one trombone player in the state of Rhode Island.
- Throughout my years of trombone performance, I excelled and qualified for Rhode Island All-State Classical Band, Jazz Band, and Orchestra.
- In addition, I performed at the following events/locations: Berklee Music Festival, Temple University's Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival, the Rhode Island Statehouse and Veterans Memorial Auditorium, the University of New Hampshire's Jazz Festival, and the RIMEA Jazz Festival at the University of Rhode Island, Local Coffeehouses, and Disney World.
- I also attended the Philharmonic School of Music during the school year along with the Philharmonic School of Music Jazz Camp in addition to the Litchfield Jazz Camp in Connecticut during the summer season.
Community Advisor
Colby College
Waterville
08.2021 - 05.2024
- A community advisor for many of the dorm buildings at Colby College. This position involves welcoming freshmen and upperclassmen to their dorm rooms, assisting in freshmen orientation and upperclassmen activities such as community time, ice breakers, door tags, duty, settling roommate conflicts, checking in on residents who need emotional or moral support, holding meetings, handling noise complaints, and other responsibilities.
- Involves meetings with the Hall Staff community, POD nights (meetings in a specific section of campus "neighborhood")
- Duty involves two rounds of scanning each level of dorms, including bathrooms and common rooms, overall ensuring the safety of Colby College residents on Fridays and Saturdays (4-8 times per semester).
- I was also responsible for programming 4 events each semester for a specific purpose (i.e. community bonding, collaborative learning, life skills, personal well-being, etc.).
Club Volleyball Player
Colby College
Waterville
09.2020 - 05.2024
- I joined club volleyball, which was an intramural setup of beginner-to-intermediate level volleyball players.
- The practices took place three times per week and lasted for three hours.
- During my time at practice, I rehearsed my volleyball skills consistently, such as the dig or the spike.
- I furthered my understanding of the sport by learning about aspects such as the scoring of volleyball games, the layout of the volleyball court, and how to effectively communicate and cooperate with team members.
Camp Director
Barrington
06.2021 - 08.2021
- I directed a camp for three two-week sessions of approximately 20 children ages 8-12 for a total of 6 weeks.
- The position involved coordinating a daily itinerary with the children, practicing discipline, and understanding the psychology of children.
- I also was in regular contact with the counselors who helped to operate the camp environment and activities.
- We incorporated beach days and specialized events such as a bike show, carnival games, and hikes in the trails near the middle school.
- I also sent out emails to the parents of the campers to provide updates and notifications.
- Some of the benefits of this position was learning patience, how to work with children, and optimizing the materials and resources we were given as a team of staff members for Camp Endeavor.
- I also practiced leadership and making executive decisions for the camp.
Crew Team Member
Colby College
Waterville
09.2020 - 01.2021
- I joined Colby Varsity Men's Crew, or CMC, during the Fall semester of my first year at Colby college.
- We participated in daily practices on boats and on ergonomic machines for training during the off-season.
- Early-morning workout sessions for different types of muscles in the body.
- Weekly practices and online data tracking of our training goals
Ultimate Frisbee Player
Colby College
Waterville
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Participated in weekly Colby Ultimate Frisbee practices.
- Learned the fundamentals of a backhand frisbee throw in addition to the rules of the scrimmages.
- Gradually improved ultimate frisbee skills.
Assistant
Blakely Szosz
Barrington
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Through working with honeybees and in gardens to produce harvest, I acquired many skills such as composting and making honey.
- Thanks to my mentor who was a landscape designer and local advocate of "homesteading," I gained a myriad of skills.
- The project was heavily oriented around gardening and cooking, which was a quite rewarding experience for me.
- At the end of the journey, I presented my findings and newly-acquired skills to a panel of judges to demonstrate what I had learned and how I had grown from the experience.
- My assistant role took place in interspersed intervals throughout the years of 2019 and 2020.
Survey Planner & Analyst
Tammy McMichael
Barrington
05.2020 - 07.2020
- A couple of my peers and I conducted a survey to better understand how COVID-19 has affected students' physical and emotional health.
- We developed a series of questions in order to facilitate the communication between faculty and students.
- Some of the questions were centered around emotional well-being, academic performance, exercise, connection with peers and faculty, etc.
- I devised the survey as a means to inform the school principal and superintendent of Barrington Public Schools of the findings based on the data from Barrington High School students.
- Through gathering a variety of data, I formulated conclusions about the results of the survey findings.
- I created my section of the survey in order to find a better approach to distance learning during the stressful and uncertain times of the pandemic.
Varsity Tennis Player
Barrington High School
Barrington
03.2017 - 03.2020
- State Runner-Ups in the 2018 Championship
- State Champions in the 2019 Championship
Cross Country Runner
Barrington High School
Barrington
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Thetford Academy Cross Country Course, VT
- Goddard Memorial State Park Invitational
- Rhode Island State's Meet at Ponaganset High School
Novice and Varsity Member
Barrington High School
Barrington
09.2016 - 12.2019
- During my high school career, I became a member of the debate club, which was the top-scoring group in the state of Rhode Island during my first of entrance and the year following that (2016-2018).
- During my time on the debate team, I optimized my skills in public speaking and developed new ways of thinking on my feet during debate rounds.
- I qualified for the state tournament in 2017 and won the award of Outstanding Novice Pair with one my debate partners.
Trombone Teacher
Barrington
05.2019 - 07.2019
- I taught a Chorus teacher at my high school during the end of my Junior year in learning to play the trombone.
- I utilized my elementary books to teach her the basics and fundamentals of trombone playing such as sight reading.
- We progressed through various songs that gradually increased in skill level.
- By the end of the tutoring experience, my "student" became much better versed in trombone playing which helped to heighten her knowledge in the general discipline of music, which I am grateful to have done.
Crew Member
Chick-Fil-A
Seekonk
08.2018 - 04.2019
- I ensured the satisfaction of Chick-fil-A's customers by executing my function as an employee.
- During this process, I prepared meals and packed food for customers.
- I also coordinated the upkeep of the working environment by cleaning and taking orders.
- I collaborated and communicated with the other crew members to promote a team environment during this experience.
- I practiced punctuality, consistency, and diligence on a daily basis, which guided the initiatives and directives of the Chick-fil-A company.
- Since this was my first job, I cultivated new skills and was introduced to a novel work environment.
Wedding Planner
Barrington
08.2018 - 09.2018
- I planned a wedding with a couple of friends through providing catering services and managing specific events to accommodate the guests and the couple.
- I utilized my social skills and logistical planning abilities to optimize the experience for the newlyweds by directing the undertakings that the couple had in mind for their special day.
- I orchestrated the meal services to the large group of guests in addition to planning the seating arrangements, dish-washing, etc.
- The experience spanned a couple of weeks and when the wedding finally took place, it was very satisfactory to see the fruits of the labor of me and my peers.
Education
Diploma -
Barrington High School
Rhode Island06.2020
Colby College - Psychology & English, Music
Colby College
Waterville, MESkills
- Powerpoint
- Zoom
- SPSS
Hobbies and Interests
- Community Advisor for healthy living dorm 2021-2022
- Asian Student Association Social Justice Chair for 2021-2022
- Colby Dancers 9/2020
- Inklings (Colby Writing Club) 1/2021
- French Club, International Club, Gender Equality Club (high school)
- Theatre Performances
- Colby Environmental Club
- Colby Outing Club
- Pequod Colby Writing Program/Magazine/Blog Group
- Meditation Club
- Colby Student Investment Association
- Student Programming Board member
- Colby Chess Club
- Colby Pottery Club
- Colby Animation Society
- The Bridge - LGBTQ+ Association and Alliance Program
- Sunrise (an advocacy association for acknowledging and promoting Native American land)
Volunteer Experience
- Trombonist, Governor's Own 88th Army Band, East Greenwich, RI, 03/19, 11/19, I volunteered to participate in the 88th Army Band, a special unit of the Army National Guard.
- Trombonist, Meet in the Middle, Providence, RI, 03/19, 04/19, Mentored students from other Rhode Island public schools in their instruments.
- Social Justice Co-Chair, Asian Student Association, Coordinated student-led events such as panelist speakers on the Asian American experience.
Languages
French, Proficient
Timeline
Community Advisor
Colby College
08.2021 - 05.2024
Camp Director
06.2021 - 08.2021
Club Volleyball Player
Colby College
09.2020 - 05.2024
Crew Team Member
Colby College
09.2020 - 01.2021
Ultimate Frisbee Player
Colby College
09.2020 - 11.2020
Survey Planner & Analyst
Tammy McMichael
05.2020 - 07.2020
Assistant
Blakely Szosz
06.2019 - 08.2020
Trombone Teacher
05.2019 - 07.2019
Crew Member
Chick-Fil-A
08.2018 - 04.2019
Wedding Planner
08.2018 - 09.2018
Cross Country Runner
Barrington High School
07.2017 - 12.2019
Varsity Tennis Player
Barrington High School
03.2017 - 03.2020
Novice and Varsity Member
Barrington High School
09.2016 - 12.2019
Trombonist
09.2012 - Current
Diploma -
Barrington High School
Colby College - Psychology & English, Music
Colby College