Daniel McDonagh

39 Kelley Blvd    508-838-8477  

North Attleboro, MA 02760 ​ mcdonagh96@gmail.com 
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Adaptability, Includer, Self-Assurance, Arranger, Maximizer 

Profile
Adaptive, innovative student looking to help foster meaningful experiences through 
experiential education. Proficient in team building, conflict resolution, inclusive leadership 
and debriefing techniques.  

Education
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND​ | ​KINGSTON, RI 
● Bachelor of Science in Marine Affairs, expected graduation 12/19 
● Minor, Leadership Studies 
● Completed several courses in advanced facilitation techniques, peer mentorship, 
marine law and coastal management  
SCUBA CERTIFICATION 
BELAY TECHNIQUES TRAINED 
CPR AND FIRST AID 
 

Work Experience
CLASSROOM MEDIA ASSISTANT | KINGSTON, RI | FALL 2017- PRESENT 
● Close up classrooms and computer labs 
● Help patrons with computer and printing questions 
● Help train professors to use the classroom media 
FALLS POND LIFEGUARD | NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA | SUMMER 2016 
● Kept all beachgoers safe while maintaining a friendly environment 
● Reiterate rules of the beach to clarify importance to swimmers safety  
NORTH WOODS CHALLENGE COURSE | SOUTH KINGSTOWN | FALL 2015- PRESENT 
FACILITATOR ​| FALL 2015- PRESENT 
● Facilitate groups of all ages team building, problem-solving and conflict resolution 
activities  
● Create an environment that invites opinions and experiences from all participants  
● Debrief and help groups process activities with several different techniques/methods 
Student Manager​ ​| SPRING 2018- PRESENT 
● Maintain both indoor and outdoor elements and general grounds of the course 
● Manage groups of up to 100+ participants 
● Train new facilitators in low ropes elements and belay techniques 
● Create day-long programs to reach groups goals 
● Evaluate programs with end of program reports  
URI EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES | KINGSTON, RI | FALL 2015- PRESENT 
FIRST RESPONDER​ | FALL 2015- PRESENT 
● Articulate information to patients to keep them calm 
● Acclimate to patient needs in stressful situations 
DRIVER TRAINER​ | FALL 2017- PRESENT 
● Train corpsmen to effectively drive an ambulance 
● Educate corpsmen on proper lights, sirens, and transport priority procedure
 

Leadership Experience
FIRST-YEAR LEADERS INSPIRED TO EXCELLENCE | KINGSTON, RI | PEER MENTOR | SPRING 2018 
● Guide students through the process of self-discovery 
● Plan and facilitate experiential activities to reinforce the theory covered in class 
● Plan and present content with the class instructor 
ST BALDRICKS FUNDRAISER | KINGSTON, RI | EVENT ORGANIZER | SPRING 2017, 2018, 2019 
● Plan and execute an eight-hour fundraising event on campus 
● Coordinate with local businesses for support and raffle prizes 
● Create a schedule for barbers and shavees to follow 
STUDENT ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTS | KINGSTON, RI | LEAD FACILITATOR, TEACHING ASSISTANT| SPRING 
2016-PRESENT 
● Assist in training and education of both new and returning facilitators 
● Formulate schedules and agendas for retreats 
● Provide support for other facilitators 
● Help groups achieve their predetermined goals through initiatives 
● Give and receive constructive feedback from students and participants  
ROSTRO DE CRISTO | DURAN, ECUADOR | VOLUNTEER WORK | APRIL 2015 
● Handle situations confidently while outside comfort zone 
● Connect with individuals across cultures 
● Worked with marginalized groups to better the community 
URI SERVICE CORPS | CAROLINA, PUERTO RICO | VOLUNTEER WORK | MARCH 2019 
● Develop group dynamics among fellow participants 
● Recognizing others’ perspective without compromising my own values 
● Learned information to help become a better advocate 
ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION | PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE | APRIL 2017-2019 

● Expand knowledge of facilitation techniques 

● Create professional and personal connections with other organizations  
● Apply learned knowledge to personal organizations