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Daniel Stratton

Daniel Stratton

Harrisburg

Summary

Dynamic leader and skilled negotiator with a proven track record in real estate, achieving over $6 million in sales in just the second year, and a history of excellence in network infrastructure and system security from the United States Army. Demonstrates exceptional communication and client counseling abilities, driving success and fostering strong relationships.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Operations Warrant Officer

United States Army
04.2023 - Current
  • I currently have a Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI
  • For the last 2 years, I have served as the Data Operations Warrant Officer (255A) for the 196th Movement Enhancement Brigade (MEB), which mainly involves operating as our server stack Systems Administrator
  • I am also responsible for advising the commander in his decision making process and training the soldiers within our team

Real Estate Agent

Hegg, Realtors
Sioux Falls
05.2022 - Current
  • I currently work as a full-time Real Estate Agent mainly serving the Greater Sioux Falls area
  • I use sales skills, both in person and over the phone, to lower consumer barriers and build a relationship with them to help them achieve their goals in the market
  • I act as a guide and counselor for my clients as they move through a very serious and stressful life milestone
  • My largest single sale was accomplished in my very first year, selling an 80 acre plot of land for $2.24 million
  • In only my 2nd year of Real Estate, I sold over $6 million in home sales

Joint Nodal Network Operator/Maintainer

United States Army
06.2009 - Current
  • Prior to that, I was the Joint Nodal Network Operator/Maintainer (25N) for the 115th Signal Company
  • My roles here were primarily networking, building the pipeline between our end users and the Regional Hub Node through our satellite dishes
  • I configured and maintained Cisco routers and switches, and Taclane encryption devices

CEO/Owner

Zip Dish Delivery
Brookings
02.2015 - 06.2022
  • While attending college, I launched a food delivery service, much like a DoorDash or GrubHub, in our hometown which didn't have a service like this
  • We grew from one location to eventually operating in three different towns in South Dakota, with a max employee number of about 35 people
  • We wrote contracts for and partnered with local restaurants to deliver their food in the community
  • Eventually, COVID brought too many competitors into the market and we decided to close our doors in 2022

Networking Specialist

United States Army
Djibouti
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • I also deployed as a 25N to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa on Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, Africa
  • While deployed, I mainly worked as a networking specials, building Africa Data Sharing Network (ADSN) Kits to share with our partner countries across the Horn of Africa, giving them a shared network to collaborate, share information, alert partner nations of needs or threats, and build a cohesive relationship

IT Help Desk Technician

South Dakota State University
Brookings
  • At various points during my time as a student at SDSU, I served as a university Helpdesk Technician, serving both the staff and student who were dealing with technical issues on campus

IT Support Specialist

South Dakota Army National Guard
Sturgis
  • Over 4 separate summers, I worked for the Regional Training Institute at Fort Meade near Sturgis as an IT Support Specialist for the Officer Candidate School (OCS) that conducted their each summer
  • My main role was to install the staff computers, respond to any technical issues that arose, and ensure the officer candidates had computer systems to conduct their business during the course

Education

Bachelor's degree - Music/Economics

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
12.2018

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Network infrastructure
  • System security
  • Communication skills
  • Business management
  • Customer service
  • IT support
  • Management
  • Sales
  • Sales negotiation
  • Market analysis
  • Client counseling
  • Highly professional
  • Negotiation

Certification

  • Driver's License
  • Real Estate License
  • CompTIA Security+
  • TS/SCI Security Clearance, 06/29

Military Service

Army, United States, Warrant Officer 1, 04/23, Present, I currently have a Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI., For the last 2 years, I have served as the Data Operations Warrant Officer (255A) for the 196th Movement Enhancement Brigade (MEB), which mainly involves operating as our server stack Systems Administrator., I am also responsible for advising the commander in his decision making process and training the soldiers within our team., Prior to that, I was the Joint Nodal Network Operator/Maintainer (25N) for the 115th Signal Company 06/09 - 04/23., I also deployed as a 25N to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa on Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, Africa from 08/20 - 07/21.

Accomplishments

  • Joint Service Commendation Medal
  • 3 x Army Achievement Medal
  • Navy Achievement Medal
  • Joint Meritorious Unit Award
  • 5 x Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
  • Distinguished Honor Graduate of Warrior Leader Course (WLC)

Timeline

Data Operations Warrant Officer

United States Army
04.2023 - Current

Real Estate Agent

Hegg, Realtors
05.2022 - Current

Networking Specialist

United States Army
08.2020 - 07.2021

CEO/Owner

Zip Dish Delivery
02.2015 - 06.2022

Joint Nodal Network Operator/Maintainer

United States Army
06.2009 - Current

IT Help Desk Technician

South Dakota State University

IT Support Specialist

South Dakota Army National Guard

Bachelor's degree - Music/Economics

South Dakota State University
Daniel Stratton