Month: September 2016

About Me

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My name is Tommy Donahue and I am an undergraduate student at The Ohio State University.  I am from Strongsville, Ohio, where I graduated in the top 10% of my class.  Currently, I am majoring in Business with a specialization in Accounting and minoring in Spanish.  My career prospects include working for a public accounting firm as a Certified Public Accountant and to apply my knowledge of the Spanish language and culture with clients.  This next summer I plan on studying abroad for two months in either Spain or Costa Rica to further enrich my language skills.

During high school, I was a 3-year varsity letter winner in swimming, however, I decided not to compete during my senior year to focus on my studies.  Also, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes the summer before my junior year.  I swam that year in our district tournament but realized by the end of the season that it was difficult to divide my time between swimming and school while adapting to my change in health.  During my senior year, I was involved in the National Honor Society.  I visited a retirement community weekly with a friend where we would talk with residents about their life experiences and hear them reminisce about their cherished memories.  Outside of school, I managed the lifeguards at our neighborhood pool.

I am starting off my experience at Ohio State as a member of the Mount Leadership Society, which focuses on service and developing leaders for our diverse society.  This is extremely fulfilling as I am part of a smaller family at OSU that is dedicated to helping those less fortunate.  I am looking forward to the many service projects that we will complete throughout the year.

 

G.O.A.L.S.

Global Awareness:  This past summer I had the opportunity to study abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica for 9 weeks.  This enriching experience allowed me to focus on the Spanish portion of my major and develop my speaking, reading, and listening skills.

Original Inquiry:  This next summer I will be working with Oatey Company in Cleveland, Ohio.  I will be working with the Accounting/Finance Department and will have the opportunity to apply the information I have learned in my business core classes.

Academic Enrichment:  I have done relatively well in all of my classes.  My goal is to graduate with a GPA of 3.6 or greater.

Leadership Development:  My involvement with the Mount Leadership Society has shaped my opinion of how to lead.  I recognize the importance of being a leader that allows collaboration with direction.

Service Engagement:  Throughout my sophomore year I volunteered at the Northern Lights Homework Help Center, culminating to over 75 hours.

Career

Tommy Donahue

donahue.214@osu.edu • (440) 829-1589

Local Address:  Bowen House, RM 205 • 2125 N. High St. • Columbus, OH 43210

Permanent Address:  16189 Academy Drive • Strongsville, OH 44149

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH                                                                                                                    May 2020                      

  • Fisher College of Business (Finance Specialization), Fisher Direct
  • Spanish Major
  • 5 GPA

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Heredia, Costa Rica                                                                                     May – June 2017

  • Completed two Spanish courses in a Latin American environment
  • Improved Spanish speaking, listening, and reading skills

Strongsville High School, Strongsville, OH                                                                                                                         May 2016

  • 25 / 4.0 GPA Weighted; 3.75 / 4.0 GPA Unweighted
  • ACT Composite Test Score 29
  • 24 Advanced Placement credit hours

 

EXPERIENCE

Ohio House of Representatives, Columbus, OH                                                                                    December 2017 – Present

Legislative Page

  • Assist with preparation for session on the floor of the Ohio House Chamber
  • Facilitate services to help members and staff do their jobs properly and smoothly

Metropolitan Pools, Strongsville, OH                                                                                                              2014 – 2016 (summers)

Pool Manager (2016)

  • Communicated with five lifeguards to organize a weekly schedule
  • Monitored pool chemicals and physical assets to ensure a safe work environment
  • Executed lifeguarding duties by having an emergency plan

Lifeguard (2014, 2015)

  • Provided excellent customer service by keeping the environment safe
  • Exhibited leadership skills when teaching lessons to the neighborhood youth

Skechers, Strongsville, OH                                                                                                                   November 2015 – August 2016

Sales Associate

  • Delivered superior customer satisfaction with high quality shoe wear
  • Awarded associate of the month March 2016

 

ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP

Mount Leadership Society, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH                                                     August 2016 – Present  

  • Created three service projects focused on global initiatives with local agencies
  • Meet weekly with the scholar’s team to discuss leadership and service

Hogar Madre Berta, San Pablo, Costa Rica                                                                                                                               July 2017

  • Participated in a service-learning program at an assisted living facility
  • Logged over 120 hours assisting the elderly and the on-site staff

EY Signature Series, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH                                                       August 2016 – March 2017

  • Participated in four learning sessions to network with staff and peers
  • Explored topics such as global mindset, teaming, and business ethics

 

SKILLS

  • Proficient in Microsoft office suite (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
  • Intermediate knowledge of Spanish

Artifacts

This is a picture of me with my host family during my study abroad in Costa Rica during the summer of 2017.  To date, this experience has shaped me the most as an individual.  I learned to appreciate another culture and added Spanish to my business major because of this.  I made many new friends and have been able to form life-long relationships with some of these people.  I am looking forward to expanding upon my Spanish-speaking abilities and applying them to my career.