Dennis McDonald
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ClickUp Novice Certificate
ClickUpMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Cert Prep: 1 Understanding Networks
LinkedInJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
MTA: Networking Fundamentals - Certified 2022
MicrosoftJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Networking Foundations: IP Addressing
LinkedInJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Networking Foundations: Network Media (LANs)
LinkedInJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Networking Foundations: Network Media (WANs)
LinkedInJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Networking Foundations: Networking Basics
LinkedInJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Prepare for the MTA: Networking Fundamentals Exam (98-366)
LinkedInJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Security+ Cert Prep: Audio Review
LinkedInJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Server+ Certification
CompTIAApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Programming Foundations: Fundamentals
LinkedInApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
MicrosoftFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
MTA: Security Fundamentals - Certified 2021
MicrosoftDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Master Peace Officer
Texas Commission on Law EnforcementFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Master in Structured Models, Approaches and Techniques (SMATs) of Tactical Intelligence Analysis
Center for Marine Expeditionary Intelligence KnowledgeMar, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA CySA+ ce Certification
CompTIANov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Security Analytics Professional – CSAP Stackable Certification
CompTIANov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA IT Operations Specialist – CIOS Stackable Certification
CompTIAJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional – CNIP Stackable Certification
CompTIAJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Network+ ce Certification
CompTIAJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist – CSIS Stackable Certification
CompTIAJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Security+ ce Certification
CompTIAJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA A+ ce Certification
CompTIAJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials
Linux Professional Institute (LPI)
Experience
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Paragon Energy Solutions
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United States
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Nuclear Electric Power Generation
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100 - 200 Employee
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IT Specialist
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May 2022 - Present
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MyComputerCareer
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Student
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Nov 2021 - Jun 2022
Studying to be an IT professional in the Cyber Security Field. Studying to be an IT professional in the Cyber Security Field.
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City of Kennedale
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Police Corporal/FTO
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May 2015 - Oct 2021
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U.S. Security Associates, Inc.
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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700 & Above Employee
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Site Supervisor
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Oct 2013 - Apr 2015
Serve as the security site supervisor for U.S. Security client Allied Electronics. • Responsible for overall physical security of Allied Electronics. • Oversee 8 security officers. • Create and maintain schedule for security officers. • Input officers pay into U.S. Security payroll system. • Write and update post orders and procedures. • Create and maintain badges and badge systems. Serve as the security site supervisor for U.S. Security client Allied Electronics. • Responsible for overall physical security of Allied Electronics. • Oversee 8 security officers. • Create and maintain schedule for security officers. • Input officers pay into U.S. Security payroll system. • Write and update post orders and procedures. • Create and maintain badges and badge systems.
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United States Marine Corps
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Intelligence Analyst
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Nov 2008 - Dec 2013
Oversaw the overall situation and Marine Corps Intelligence Agency’s (MCIA) Defense Intelligence Analysis Program (DIAP) responsibilities for Lebanon, Russia, Ukraine, Bosnia, Romania, Kosovo, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Montenegro, Hungry, Serbia, and Macedonia. • Gave input to the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity’s Europe Eurasia Branch collection plan with regards to issues in assigned areas of responsibility (AOR). • Drafted and submitted Intelligence Information Requirements, Source Directed Requirements, Geospatial Intelligence requests, and Intelligence Collection Requirements. • Read intelligence reports and participated in various conferences and training that gave insight into the situation or how to analyze that situation in assigned AOR. • Prepared deliberate intelligence products according to the Production Plan and tailored to support DIAP, Enterprise Intelligence Priorities Framework, and Title X. • Produced short term MCIA papers, MCIA Long Range Threat Assessment, the threat section for MCIA country handbooks, recurring briefs and immediate tasks as directed. Show less
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Infanrty Squad Leader
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Aug 2005 - Nov 2008
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Education
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MyComputerCareer
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management -
MyComputerCareer
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, 99.97 -
The University of Texas at Arlington
N/A, Criminal Justice/Police Science -
Tarrant County College
Basic Peace Officer License, Basic Police Academy -
North Mesquite High School