Patrick Donohue

PATRICK E. DONOHUE

PROFILE

Creative coach and facilitator who combines a deep understanding of adult learning with intuition, insight and humor to get results with individuals and teams.

EDUCATION

iPEC – Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching – CPC, ACC, December 2011      CHICAGO, IL

NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, IL                                                                                                       

MASTER OF EDUCATION:  LEADERSHIP, DECEMBER 2007

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS – CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL                                                                                                                        

MASTER OF EDUCATION:  CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION, JUNE 1991

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY   EVANSTON, IL                                                                                                                                                    

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE:  COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES, JUNE 1987

Notable Accomplishments:

Glenbard Leadership Institute – created and led leadership training sessions on organization, championship teams, fierce conversations, & motivation.

Ÿ  Led Institute Conference for over 700 professionals (4 years)

Ÿ  Leadership trainer for Illinois Bone & Joint (current)

Ÿ  250 hours of coaching experience

Certified Covey Trainer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

DONOHUE CONSULTING INC. – JULY 2011 – PRESENT                                                                          OAK PARK, IL

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Ÿ          LEADERSHIP TRAINER

Ÿ          EXECUTIVE & LIFE COACH

Ÿ          AUTHOR OF ALIGNMENT BLOG & ONE MINUTE COACH

GLENBARD TOWNSHIP DISTRICT 87 CENTRAL OFFICE   GLEN ELLYN, IL

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, JULY 2008 – PRESENT

RESPONSIBLE FOR DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING AND DISTRICT WIDE STAFF DEVELOPMENT.

RESEARCH & DATA

• DEVELOPED MONTHLY SCOREBOARD TIED TO STRATEGIC INDICATORS
• FACILIATEDDATA CAMPS FOR TEACHER GROWTH INFORMATION

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Ÿ  DEVELOPED GLENBARD LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (7 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING)

• FACILIATED MONTHLY DISTRICT WIDE LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
• PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL PERFORMACE COACHING
• LED DISTRICT WIDE MINORITY STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE (60 MEMBERS)

GLENBARD EAST HIGH SCHOOL   LOMBARD, IL

DIRECTOR OF THE FRESHMAN ACADEMY, JULY 2005 – JUNE 2008

• RESPONSIBLE FOR CREATING TEAMS AND PLACING OVER 600 STUDENTS INTO CLASSES
• SUPERVISED AND COACHED 6 HOUSE LEADERS, RESPONSIBLE FOR 40 TEACHERS
• PROVIDED VISION FOR THE ACADEMY & LED WEEKLY LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
• DEVELOPED SYSTEM OF GROWTH AND STANDARDIZED MEASUREMENTS
• IMPLEMENTED PRACTICE PLAN TESTING FOR ALL FRESHMEN
• MEMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL COUNCIL AND BUILDING ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
• RESULTS:  FAILURE RATE DROP 20%, EPAS GROWTH INCREASED 25%
  

CHARACTER EDUCATION & AT-RISK COORDINATOR, JUL 1997 – JUNE2005

• LOMBARD STEERING COMMITTEE CHAIR OF CHARACTER COUNTS!
• PRESENTED CHARACTER COUNTS! PROGRAM TO OVER 60 DIFFERENT SCOOLS
• PRESENTED AT NATIONAL CHARACTER COUNTS! CONFERENCE
  

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER, SEPTEMBER 1991 – JUE 2006

• INCREASED A. P.  ECONOMICS PROGRAM BY SIX FOLD
• TEAM TAUGHT AMERICAN STUDIES
• HEAD VARSITY BASEBALL COACH FOR 5 YEARS, FRESHMEN BASKETBALL COACH FOR 2 YEARS

INLAND STEEL COMPANY, INSIDE SALES REP., JUN 1987 – AUG 1990

• MANAGED RELATIONSHIP WITH CUSTOMERS:  EXPEDITING, PRIORITIZING AND ENTERING ORDERS
• CREATED & LED “DIALOGUE ON DIVERSITY” TRAINING

OTHER EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• COACHED YOUTH SPORTS FOR LAST TWELVE YEARS IN OAK PARK, IL
• LED CHILDREN’S AND MEN’S MINISTRY AT GREATER CHICAGO CHURCH
• INDUCTED INTO EDINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME (2007)