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BRANDON MCCRAW

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Rifle Supply
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Maintained knowledge of, employed, and enforced best practices reagrding the safe handling of firearms and accessories.
  • Monitored the sales floor to identify customer service opportunities or the need for loss prevention control measures.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customers to better uncover individual needs.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.

Cyber Security Analyst and Incident

Northrop Grumman
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
  • Authored more than 700 security incident reports, highlighting breaches, vulnerabilities, and remedial measures.
  • Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
  • Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.

Security Staff Agent

Gavin De Becker & Associates
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere while making safety a top priority.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting the facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, and unusual incidences.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.

Production Supervisor

Insight Global
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Managed daily operations of the installation of Windows 10 software for the United States Marine Corps, including the activities of 7 technicians
  • Successfully oversaw and assisted in installing Windows 10 software programs on more than 1000 computer systems
  • Maintained records for all phases of production regarding safety, personnel, and labor-related issues
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed workflow to meet or exceed quality service goals
  • Provided consultation and advisement to the project manager and senior leadership following daily activities and when requested
  • Evaluated employee performance, and compliance with installation policies and procedures, such as project tracking, safety, time, and attendance.

C4I Systems Analyst

CSRA LLC
03.2017 - 09.2017
  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
  • Resolved or escalated problem tickets to resolve user issues.
  • Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
  • Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
  • Provided C4I systems expertise for troubleshooting and issue resolution, diagnostics of tactical communications and networks
  • Performed C4I system set-up, maintenance, upgrades, configuration management, and over-the-shoulder training for fielded Marine Corps C4I systems
  • Provided support to Marine units, while deployed and in garrison, preparing for and participating in significant exercises and during contingency operations
  • Support Marine Corps fielded C4I systems and tactical network operations
  • Subject Matter Expert for systems including, but not limited to, VHF/UHF radio systems, Blue Force Tracker, AN/PYQ-10 (Simple Key Loader), and WAN/LAN systems.

Field Radio Operator

United States Marine Corps
09.2011 - 01.2017
  • Monitored frequencies to provide necessary ground and/or air support
  • Communicated with receiving operators to transmit and exchange transmission instructions
  • Processed, logged, and reported all received messages in a timely manner
  • Monitored changes to frequencies and cryptographic codes
  • Installed, set up, tuned, repaired, and operated radio equipment in VHF, HF, and UHF bands, including troubleshooting antenna and satellite communications
  • Supervised, inspected, and maintained communication equipment exceeding $1 million in asset value
  • Led fellow Marines as Platoon Sergeant during pre-deployment and garrison exercises.

Education

Associate - General Studies

Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA
11.2007

Information Technology

Intl. Info. Security Systems Cert. Consortium
Clearwater, FL
2023.02 - 2023.02

Information Technology

New Horizons Career Development Solutions
Anaheim, CA
04.2023 - 08.2023

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Weapons Handling
  • Effective Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Report Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Identifying Risks
  • Confidential Data Protection
  • Threat Detection
  • Facility and Grounds Patrol
  • Government Security Clearance

Certification

CompTIA Security Plus Certification

Timeline

Information Technology

New Horizons Career Development Solutions
04.2023 - 08.2023

Information Technology

Intl. Info. Security Systems Cert. Consortium
2023.02 - 2023.02

Sales Associate

Rifle Supply
04.2022 - 11.2022

Cyber Security Analyst and Incident

Northrop Grumman
03.2019 - 03.2021

Security Staff Agent

Gavin De Becker & Associates
09.2018 - 01.2019

Production Supervisor

Insight Global
09.2017 - 03.2018

C4I Systems Analyst

CSRA LLC
03.2017 - 09.2017

Field Radio Operator

United States Marine Corps
09.2011 - 01.2017

Associate - General Studies

Georgia Military College
BRANDON MCCRAW