Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Extra-Curricular Activities
Timeline
Leadership Experience
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Thomas McDonnell

Thomas McDonnell

Lower Macungie ,PA

Summary

Strong passion for action photography, storytelling, and human connections to sport. Used to quick turn around from my Head of Photography and Equipment position in my school's Yearbook for 3 years. Eye for detail and good at anticipating moments, with love for adding the human element to sport. Large background in creative sports photography with a curiosity and speed in learning to capture new stories and sports.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Emmaus High School Athletics Office
Emmaus, PA
08.2024 - Current
  • Led Media Days once a season for Fall, Winter, and Spring Sports
  • Ran individual and group shots for Sports Media days
  • Took groups shots of teams from 15-75 people, plus 2-3 individual shots per person
  • Helped set up and take down lighting equipment, backdrops, etc
  • Managed storage of equipment out of season

Food Runner

House and Barn
Emmaus
06.2024 - Current
  • Assisted servers in carrying food from the kitchen to tables
  • Managed 15+ tables at a time with 60+ orders
  • Grade 11, 12
  • 8 Hrs/Week

Education

High School Diploma -

Emmaus Highschool
Emmaus, PA
02.2026

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Strong work ethic
  • Large basis of sports photography experience
  • Extensive photo editing experience, using Adobe Lightroom
  • Quick learner
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Strong teamwork
  • Effective multitasking

Accomplishments

  • Balfour Great Shot Photo Contest, Sports Off the Field, 3rd Place, Spring 2025
  • Balfour Great Shot Photo Contest, Freeze the Frame, 3rd Place, Fall/Winter 2024/2025
  • Ap Scholar Award

Extra-Curricular Activities

PMEA Choir Festivals, 2023 and 2024, District and Regions level

Yearbook 9-12th Grade

Auditioned Choirs 6-12 Grade

Marching Band 9-12th Grade

Fermata Nowhere (Mens Aca Pella choir) 9-12th Grade

Band 6-12th Grade

Private Piano Lessons 2014-Current

Timeline

Volunteer

Emmaus High School Athletics Office
08.2024 - Current

Food Runner

House and Barn
06.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

Emmaus Highschool

Leadership Experience

  • Head of Photography and Equipment, Yearbook Staff
  • President and Treasurer of the Graphics Club
  • Historian, Band Club
  • Chorale Bass Section Leader
  • French Horn Section Leader