Thomas O'Donnell
Arlington Heights
Summary
I am a resourceful and adaptable individual with a background in volunteerism and community service. I have proven skills in problem-solving and mentoring, with experience in supporting others in both educational and outdoor environments. I am eager to use these strengths to contribute positively to future endeavors. I am committed to working hard to create a positive working environment through teamwork and adaptability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Lab Volunteer
John Hersey High School-Mr. Dieterich
Arlington Heights, IL
09.2024 - Current
- I help to keep the lab clean
- I help fix broken equipment
- I help students that need support with lab equipment
- I acted as the student liaison at the Hersey High School parent/ student activities night and presented information about the various engineering and fabrication classes held in the lab
- I help build storage for lab equipment
Boy Scout Volunteer
Scouting America
Arlington Heights, IL
01.2019 - Current
- As a senior member of my Scout troop and patrol (The Falcons) I have participated in numerous volunteer capacities over the last 7 years which include the following:
- The Men's Breakfast
- Fall and Spring Clean up at the First Presbyterian Church
- Participate in the Color Guard and Town Hall/ Mayoral meetings as well as other events
- March in the Memorial and Fourth of July Parades in Arlington Heights
- Participate in flag placement on Veterans sites at Memorial Gardens Cemetery
- Act as a mentor and teacher of Scout Skill for the younger scouts in my troop
- Participate in Scout Sunday at First Presbyterian Church
- Participate in Scouting for Food - The annual food drive for our food pantry
- Participate in Nature Restoration efforts throughout the year
- Help fellow scouts with their Eagle Projects
- Raised funds for scouting programs by engaging in fundraisers for our troop
- Participate in Feed My Starving Children regularly with the scout troop
Volunteer
Border Tails
Prospect Heights, IL
09.2022 - 09.2023
- I cleaned the kennels at the shelter
- I fed and watered the dogs
- I cleaned the floors of the facility
- I washed and folded laundry for the dogs
- provided human socialization for the puppies in the nursery
- I participated in offsite dog adoption events
- with the help of my mom we fostered 10 dogs and found them their forever homes
Education
No Degree -
John Hersey High School
Arlington Heights, IL06-2027
Skills
- I have experience with many basic bike repairs
- I am good at using the Scouting America EDGE method of teaching (Educate, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable)
- I can follow directions when given tasks
- I am very competent with navigation and can read maps well
- I am a kind and good communicator with adults and children
- I am extremely comfortable working in the outdoors
- I am a skilled bike rider in both mountain biking as well as road biking
- I hold my first aid merit badge as well as an emergency preparedness badge and am willing to become CPR certified
Affiliations
I am an active member of Scouting America
Timeline
Fabrication Lab Volunteer
John Hersey High School-Mr. Dieterich
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Border Tails
09.2022 - 09.2023
Boy Scout Volunteer
Scouting America
01.2019 - Current
No Degree -
John Hersey High School