Daniel Autunnale
Sayreville,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented Odyssey of the Mind leader with three years of experience in team leadership, mentoring, and program outreach. Skilled in event planning, volunteer coordination, and membership engagement, with a strong track record in fundraising and public speaking. Proven ability to develop teams and drive student-led initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chapter Founder & President
UNICEF USA
Sayreville , NJ
05.2024 - 06.2026
- Founded and led a 315-member youth organization with ~100 active members focused on student engagement and community advocacy.
- Directed seven community-wide fundraising campaigns, raising over $1,500; collaborated with UNICEF regional leadership for effective initiative planning and execution.
- Enhanced membership engagement through targeted social media, email campaigns, physical outreach, and school-wide programming; Coordinated efforts of student leaders, volunteers, faculty advisors, and external representatives across multi-year initiatives to strengthen community involvement.
Chapter President & Team Architect
NJ Odyssey of the Mind
Sayreville, NJ
05.2023 - 06.2026
- Led and competed with an Odyssey of the Mind team for three years, progressing from 3rd at regional competition to 1st at regional and state competition and World Finals 3rd Place Medalist.
- Facilitated collaborative design and construction processes for teams, optimizing resource use and enhancing project outcomes through effective testing and revision.
- Mentored 30+ younger students through workshops and hands-on problem-solving sessions, enhancing their competitive skills and creativity; Coached and judged younger teams, delivering targeted feedback on creative problem solving and performance to improve their competition readiness.
Chapter President
NJ HOSA
Sayreville, NJ
12.2022 - 06.2026
- Led 215+ member organization, including ~125 active members and 36 student officers; coordinated 32 board meetings, 24 chapter meetings, and six conferences to enhance member collaboration.
- Directed fundraising, promotional campaigns, chapter communications, and recruitment initiatives to boost student engagement as well as directed student-led programming from concept through implementation, delegating responsibilities across a large officer team and coordinating volunteers and community partners.
- Organized healthcare networking event connecting ~250 students with 20 physicians; managed outreach, school approval, funding, logistics, and follow-up to facilitate professional connections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sayreville War Memorial High School
Parlin, NJ06-2026
Skills
Leadership & Program Management: Team Leadership, Committee Coordination, Event Planning, Management, Mentoring, Fundraising,
Project Planning, Strategic Outreach, Event Coordination, Engineering Design,
Communications & Outreach: Social Media, Advertising, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Creative Problem Solving, Program Development, Performance Development, Coaching, Judging
Timeline
Chapter Founder & President
UNICEF USA
05.2024 - 06.2026
Chapter President & Team Architect
NJ Odyssey of the Mind
05.2023 - 06.2026
Chapter President
NJ HOSA
12.2022 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
Sayreville War Memorial High School