Thomas R. McDonald, Sr.

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Sherwood, AR 72120

501-***-**** Cell: 501-***-****

ace1ir@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

A long-term association/educational leadership position where extensive

management, public relations, and political skills may be utilized fully to

promote quality education in Arkansas.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Arkansas certifications in school principal/building administration

and secondary social studies (SLLA exam graduate.) Maintain a

positive focus on student achievement through high expectations,

consistent rules/procedures, and excellent parent involvement.

. Executive/administrative experience in the public and private sectors.

Extensive municipal, state, and county government experience in

management, public relations, grant programs, developing funding

sources, and the legislative process. Effective consensus and team-

building skills.

. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, developed

interpersonal skills. Extensive experience in public speaking and

media relations.

. Strong leadership characteristics, coupled with mature judgment and

ability to plan and organize wide variety of activities.

EDUCATION

Master's Degree in School Leadership, Management, and Administration

(SLMA), 2012

University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas

Graduated with honors (4.0 GPA)

Master's Degree in Public Administration, 2004

Webster University, Little Rock, Arkansas

Recipient of "Distinguished Graduate" Award for 2004 (4.0 GPA)

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, 1980

University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas

Graduate of Paralegal Studies, 1995

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

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Computer Courses, 1995 and 2004

Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock School District Professional Development, 2005 to present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2005 - 2013 Little Rock School District

Promoted to Assistant Principal (2012) LR Central H.S.

Recently completed two years of school administrator internship

and field experiences, in conjunction with the U.C.A. SLMA

program.

Certified and Licensed secondary Pre-AP social studies teacher -

Dunbar Magnet Middle School and Felder Learning Academy.

Graduate of Arkansas Non-Traditional Licensure Program.

Successfully taught in the Dunbar after-hours and summer GLZ

program (2007 to 2012.) Served as the 2007 SES Coordinator for

the Franklin Elementary summer tutoring program.

2000 - 2004 Pulaski County Government

Public Relations Director in Assessor Division - Managed wide

variety of community relations programs throughout county

government system. Spearheaded original programs working with

schools, civic organizations, and local elected officials.

1996 - 1999 Arkansas State Government

Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission/Compliance

Investigator - Conducted professional investigations and

prepared reports for legal proceedings within enforcement

division. Received excellent performance evaluations.

1989 - 1993 North Little Rock Municipal Government City Councilman

Elected at age 30, sponsored over 40 bills, including ethics,

public works projects, zoning, anti-crime legislation, and

youth intervention programs.

1985 - 1996 Private Sector Business

Mac Bros. Chimney Sweep/McDonald Lawn Service - Owner/Manager.

Performed wide range of administrative and operational duties.

1973 - 1985 Private Corporate Experience (labor, sales, and

management).

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CIVIC LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

. Former member of North Little Rock City Council (1989 - 1993)

. Served on N.L.R. Senior Citizens Commission (1989 - 1992)

. Served on N.L.R. Summerset Executive Committee (1991 - 1992)

. Served on Metroplan Transportation Advisory Council (1993 - 1995)

. Served on Pulaski County Jail Advisory Board (1998)

. Served on N.L.R. Emergency Planning Committee (2001)

. Spearheaded Pulaski County Government Reading Renaissance and

Tutoring Program (2001 - 2004)

. Spearheaded Pulaski County Government Friendly Chapel Fish Fry

Volunteer Committee (2000 - 2004)

. Graduate of Pulaski County Sheriff's Citizens Academy (2002)

. Served on Amboy Community Food Pantry Board (2003 - 2004)

. Served as Chairman of Pulaski County Government United Way Campaign

(2002 - 2003)

. Served as Chairman of Pulaski County Day Committee (2003 - 2004)

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