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
12.2022 - 03.2025
Assisted in making of craft beer. Canning and kegging beer, delivering beer, facility maintenance.
Police Officer
Watertown Police Department
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