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Brenton McDonald

Brenton McDonald

Noblesville,IN

Summary

Community-oriented Military Officer, comfortable working in high-stress situations and coordinating emergency responses. Seasoned team leader with unrelenting dedication to keeping community safe and secure. Proactive about using proper protocols while on duty and interacting with community contacts.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Targeting Officer

U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
  • Wrote detailed narrative reports for use in investigations.
  • Prepared and submitted detailed reports regarding assignments and ongoing investigations.
  • Supervised, directed and evaluated assigned staff members and newly hired officers.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.

Instructor

U.S. Army
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.

Sheriff's Deputy

Cass County Sheriff's Office
07.2013 - 10.2021
  • Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
  • Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Implemented community policing initiatives to strengthen relationships with local citizens.

Education

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
07.2009

Skills

  • Project Maintenance
  • Assess Security
  • Project Forecasting
  • Operational Testing
  • Data Processing
  • Performance Improvement
  • Instructional Strategies
  • HRIS Applications
  • Disseminate Public Information
  • Soldier Evaluations

Certification

  • HRIS Technology and Tools - SHRM - 12 July 2023
  • Employee Performance - SHRM - 11 July 2023
  • Meaningful Workplace Culture - SHRM - 11 July 2023
  • Retention Essentials - SHRM - 11 July 2023
  • Human Resource Hiring - SHRM - 11 July 2023
  • Instructor - U.S. Army - 2019
  • Master Resiliency Trainer - U.S. Army - 2012

Timeline

Targeting Officer

U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2022 - 07.2023

Instructor

U.S. Army
07.2020 - 09.2022

Sheriff's Deputy

Cass County Sheriff's Office
07.2013 - 10.2021

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

University of Southern Indiana

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