David McDonnell
CT
Summary
Former Police Officer with a strong focus on community collaboration and training, ensuring reliable and effective law enforcement practices.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Brewery Assistant
Clocktown Brewing Company
Thomaston, CT
12.2022 - 03.2025
Assisted in making of craft beer. Canning and kegging beer, delivering beer, facility maintenance.
Police Officer
Watertown Police Department
Watertown, CT
07.1997 - 06.2022
- Enforced local ordinances and state laws to maintain public safety.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and witness statements.
- Collaborated with community members to build trust and enhance crime prevention efforts.
- Field Training Officer: Trained new officers on departmental policies, procedures, and best practices in law enforcement.
- School Resource Officer for Middle and High School
- Mountain bike patrol
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.1995
Skills
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- High degree of integrity, ethics, and composure
- De-escalating conflict, remaining calm under pressure, showing empathy and community awareness, and making sound judgments in fast-paced situations
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Reliability
Timeline
Brewery Assistant
Clocktown Brewing Company
12.2022 - 03.2025
Police Officer
Watertown Police Department
07.1997 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Education
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management
University of Connecticut