Declan O'Donovan
SUNBURY,VIC
Summary
Motivated student with a keen growth mindset; looking to broaden my independence and further the development on the foundational skills-in relation to work force type skills-that I've developed from my prior experiences. Extremely versatile in terms of what I can accomplish as a team member, where I've gained not only work experience, but life experience from a wide range of opportunities from all facets of life, including: musical theatre, sport, academic pursuits, and interactions with the many people within society.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
SUNBURY , VIC
2022.01 - Current
- Voluntarily provided entertainment-in the form of live music (drums)-for a carnival Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School was hosting. Thus, improving the image of the school by creating a greater sense of community engagement.
Volunteer
Sunbury Heights Primary School
SUNBURY , VIC
2021.01 - Current
- Assisted with Sunbury Heights Primary School's Breakfast club, serving parents, teachers and students alike; putting into practice a diverse range of communication skills. (2021)
- Assisted voluntarily with Sunbury Heights Primary School's athletics carnival, working in tandem with staff members to ensure efficient functioning of the event. (2021)
- Assisted voluntarily with the interschool athletics carnival, of which, Sunbury Heights Primary School was a competing body. Working in tandem with staff members to ensure efficient functioning of the event. (2021)
- As a part of my VET Sport and Recreation Course, I've assisted voluntarily with Sunbury Heights Primary School's athletics carnival, working in Tandem with staff members to ensure the efficient functioning of the event. (2023)
- As a part of my VET Sport and Recreation Course, I've assisted voluntarily with the winter sports carnival-specifically umpiring the netball tournament-of which, Sunbury Heights Primary School was a competing body. (2023)
Sports Captain
Rupertswood Cricket Club
SUNBURY , VIC
2020.10 - Current
- Represented my under 15's Cricket team as a co-captain. (2020-2021 season)
- Currently representing my under 17's Cricket team as a co-captain. (2023-2024)
Volunteer
Sunbury Downs Secondary College
SUNBURY , VIC
2019.01 - Current
- Assisting voluntarily at Sunbury Downs Secondary College's discovery night, whereby I must put into practice a diverse range of communication skills in relation to communicating with potential parents and students who are intrigued as to what the school has to offer. Roles have included: acting as a tour guide and informant at a particular 'station'.
- House (sport) middle years school captain for Evans, leading my house at the whole school swimming and athletics carnival (2021).
- Assisted voluntarily at the school later years information night (2023), providing insight into why students should pick a particular subject.
- Currently one of the Co-School Vice-Captains at Sunbury Downs Secondary College, including responsibilities such as: speaking at whole school assemblies, assisting students with queries and worries, attending school council/cabinet meetings to discuss school logistics with other student representatives and faculty, communicating directly with parents and community members at particular volunteer events, and being a role model for ambitious, community, resilience, and respectful type values.
- Being a leader in the school productions in relation to providing vocal, acting and dance support to students.
- Voluntarily assisting with the preparation and pack-up of whole school events such as: the whole school swimming carnival, athletics carnival and more.
- As a part of my VET Sport and Recreation Course, I've acted as a volunteer sports coach, teaching: the fundamentals of motor movements, sports specific movements, and supervised the development of students.
Unofficial Family Work/Carpenter's Assistant
My Grandparents
SUNBURY , VIC
2016.01 - Current
- Assist with the preservation of a clean and lively front/backyard, including: the removal of fallen leaves, mowing the lawn, and trimming flora.
- Assisted in the installation of a new back fence, working in tandem with my uncle (a certified carpenter) and other family members. This required me to partake in: cutting wood, digging foundation holes, and assembling the wood in an appropriate fashion.
Sports Captain
Gisborne District Cricket Association
SUNBURY , VIC
2022.12 - 2023.01
- Represented my representative cricket team as vice-captain. (2022-2023)
Butchers Assistant/Pastry Chef
Mowatt's Scottish Food
SUNBURY , VIC
2022.06 - 2022.06
- Assisted in the preparation of pie meat and other meat/alternative fillings.
- Assisted in making a diverse range of pastry's.
- Assisted in making a diverse range of classic Scottish meats.
- Assisted in the retrieval of essential ingredients.
- Assisted in the display of said creations.
- Observed customer interactions at the counter.
Actor
ABC
Melbourne , VIC
2017.01 - 2017.12
- Was a named extra called 'Xavier'' in the hit ABC kids show the inBESTigators.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sunbury Downs Secondary College
Sunbury, VICSkills
- Event Planning/Setup
- Clerical Support
- Answering Phones
- Community Engagement
- Administrative Tasks
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Community Service
- Positive Attitude
- Organized and Efficient
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Appreciation
- Public Speaking
- Mathematical skills
- Advanced english skills
- Leadership Skills
Affiliations
Musical theatre:
- Mount Players production of Les Miserables. (Played Gavroche)
- Sunbury Downs Secondary College 2019 production of High School Musical. (Played Zeke Baylor)
- Sunbury Downs Secondary College 2022 production of Grease. (Played Danny Zuko)
- Sunbury Downs Secondary College 2023 production of The Little Mermaid. (Played Prince Eric)
Sport:
- Played junior level Cricket at Rupertswood Cricket Club since 2016.
- Played senior level Cricket at Rupertswood Cricket Club since 2020.
- Played representative Cricket for Gisborne District Cricket Association since 2020.
- Played Badminton at Sunbury Badminton club since August of 2023.
- Represented Sunbury Downs Secondary College at a range of sport events such as: the school swimming and athletics carnival, interschool Football, interschool Cross Country, interschool Badminton, and regional athletics.
Academic:
- Participated in the Maths olympiad from 2019 to 2021.
- Achieved outstanding unti 1&2 VCE results.
- Completed early commencement Legal Study's, achieving a study score of 35.
- Currently a Melbourne University Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholar.
Family:
- Baby sat my nephews/niece.
- Assisted my Grandparents in daily activities and task.
- Assisted in the hosting of family events.
Others:
- Sung at school events.
- Performed at school events on the drums.
- Was a named extra called 'Xavier' on the hit ABC kids show the inBESTigators.
- Was an audiance member on Q&A. (April the 3rd, 2023)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Academic awards, including but not limited to:
- Academic Colours-Later Years Bronze 2019
- Music Colours-Later Years Bronze 2023
- Domain Award Year 11-Health/PE 2023
- Production Award-Triple Threat 2022
- Production Award-Triple Threat 2023
- Vet Achievement Award 2023
- Later Years College Values 2022
- Domain Award HPE 2022
- Noone Imagewear Scholarship 2022
- Kwong Lee Dow Scholarship 2022
Sport Awards, including but not limited to:
- Rupertswood C.C. 2017/2018, Under 13's B-Best Team Player
- Rupertswood C.C. 2018/2019, Under 13's A Division-Coaches Award
- Rupertswood C.C. 2019/2020, Under 13's A Division-Coaches Award
- Rupertswood C.C. 2020/2021, Under 15's B Division-Bowling Award
- Rupertswood C.C. 2020/2021, Club Sth Grade-Player of The Finals
- Rupertswood C.C. 2022/23, Div 1 3rd XI-Bowling Award
- Rupertswood C.C. 2017/2018, Under 13's B Division Premier
- Rupertswood C.C. 2020/2021, Club Sth Grade Premier
- Rupertswood C.C. 2021/2022, Div 2 3rd XI Premier
- Gisborne District Cricket Association 2020/2021, Achievement Award for achieving a high standard of cricket
- Gisborne District Cricket Association 2021/2022, Achievement Award for achieving a high standard of cricket
- Gisborne District Cricket Association 2022/2023, Achievement Award for achieving a high standard of cricket
- Gisborne District Cricket Association 2023/2024, Achievement Award for achieving a high standard of cricket
- Gisborne District Cricket Association 2021/2022, Barwon-Central Highlands Under 15 Championship Premier
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sports Captain
Gisborne District Cricket Association
2022.12 - 2023.01
Butchers Assistant/Pastry Chef
Mowatt's Scottish Food
2022.06 - 2022.06
Volunteer
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
2022.01 - Current
Volunteer
Sunbury Heights Primary School
2021.01 - Current
Sports Captain
Rupertswood Cricket Club
2020.10 - Current
Volunteer
Sunbury Downs Secondary College
2019.01 - Current
Actor
ABC
2017.01 - 2017.12
Unofficial Family Work/Carpenter's Assistant
My Grandparents
2016.01 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sunbury Downs Secondary College
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