Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
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Jake McDonald

Durham

Summary

Passionate and driven individual who sets goals and continues to strive for them every day with an emphasis on constant self-improvement. Motivated to reach these goals while looking to set new ones. Fast-learner with a plethora of experience in different positions of varying responsibilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Counselor

Town Of Kingston
06.2022 - 08.2025
  • Provided leadership, mentorship, and guidance to those in a junior counselor position.
  • Was employed in a position of responsibility for large groups of children, ranging from kindergarten to middle school age groups.
  • Formed bonds with and nurtured campers of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Developed the toolset to work cohesively with a team of colleagues, where each member was able to utilize their own strengths dynamically.

Sports Management Intern

My Social Sports
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Assisted in coordinating game-day operations, ensuring smooth execution of events.
  • Supported marketing initiatives, enhancing brand visibility through social media engagement.
  • Managed participant registrations and maintained accurate records for athletic programs.
  • Collaborated with teams to develop promotional materials and event schedules.

Youth Hockey Referee

Bay State Hockey
12.2020 - 03.2024
  • Monitored ice hockey games to ensure that rules and regulations were followed.
  • Called penalties, such as offsides, icing, tripping, and slashing.
  • Prioritized learning of the rules and regulations, while fostering an affinity for the sport.
  • Maintained a professional relationship with coaches and fellow officials, while ensuring the players could leave the rink with a smile on their faces.

Delivery Driver

Kingston House of Pizza
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
  • Completed deliveries in a timely and safe manner, ensuring the condition of all goods while prioritizing road safety.
  • Fostered connections with both coworkers and superiors of varying positions, whether kitchen workers or managers.
  • Fulfilled duties both expected and unexpected, picking up any and all responsibilities around the restaurant between deliveries.

Corn Maze Attendant

Sauchuk Farms
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Greeted visitors and answered questions about the maze layout, rules, and safety procedures.
  • Monitored customer activities to ensure that all guests were following safety regulations while inside the maze.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the entrance area and pathways throughout the maze, including picking up trash left behind by guests.
  • Assisted customers with navigating the corn maze by providing directions and tips for completing the course in a timely manner.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Silver Lake Regional High School
Kingston, MA
05-2022

Skills

  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Superior communication skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem Anticipation
  • Time management abilities
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Goal Setting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Self Motivation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Active Listening
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking
  • Good Judgement
  • Staff Oversight

Affiliations

  • Former youth soccer coach
  • Multi-sport high school athlete
  • Member of the UNH Marketing Club
  • Member of the UNH Birdwatching Club

Certification

  • CPR Certified

Interests

Organized team and solo sports, including but not limited to: ice hockey, basketball, baseball, and soccer

Passionate about physical fitness and wellbeing

Very interested in interpersonal communication, whether digitally through social media or face-to-face interaction

Volunteering with youth sports programs as a coach or assistant

Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness

Avid outdoorsman

Timeline

Sports Management Intern

My Social Sports
01.2025 - 05.2025

Lead Counselor

Town Of Kingston
06.2022 - 08.2025

Delivery Driver

Kingston House of Pizza
06.2021 - 12.2022

Youth Hockey Referee

Bay State Hockey
12.2020 - 03.2024

Corn Maze Attendant

Sauchuk Farms
08.2020 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Silver Lake Regional High School

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of New Hampshire