Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Naval Commendation Medal, 1981
Interests
Summary
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David Nathaniel Cockerel

Maryville,TN

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjutant / Veterans Community Event Coordinator

William Clinton Story Post No. 342/American Legion
01.2020 - Current
  • Validate and file membership administration, administer Post command functions directed by Commander, administer planning of Village Parades and Observances, file and record fundraising also advise on building administration
  • Co-Plan, special meetings, Post awards, and Legion ceremonies
  • Administer food and shelter support for distressed Veterans

Information Systems Manager (Part Time)

DOTODAY Legal Support, Inc, (dba Wades Att. Svc.)
01.1992 - Current
  • Manage classified information systems, including skip trace, locates, motor vehicle searches, asset location and court service research
  • Manage local area networks
  • Attorneys use these services securing judgments, resolving suits and finding deadbeat dads
  • Research Criminal, DMV, Civil and Court records for Attorneys and Law Firms
  • (Working on line, Per Diem.)

School Bus Monitor/ess

Blount County School District
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Bus Monitor duties included support in handling of children with special needs (Downs Syndrome, Autism, orthopedic impairments, sensory impairments, physical impairments (wheelchair bound), also behavioral and emotional disabilities
  • Secure, (seat belt), observe, engage and maintain safety of special needs children in transit to and from school

Commander

William Clinton Story Post No. 342/American Legion
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Handle membership administration, oversee and execute Post command functions, create, edit and publish post newsletter, photo and video editing, handle planning of Village Parades and Observances, handle fundraising duties also building administration
  • Plan, execute special meetings, awards, ceremonies and protection of colors
  • Handle bulk mailings of membership materials, newsletter and post administration

Custodian/Facilities Maintenance Svc

Korporate Kleansers
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Effect the upkeep and maintenance of office spaces, restrooms, truck bays and cargo processing areas
  • Clear debris in and around conveyer belts and conveyer systems
  • Oversee collection and preparation of recyclables for transport and conversion
  • Stock and account for cleaning and maintenance materials (contracted to FedEx and Bob's Furniture)

Technical Consultant

Care and Love Day Care
01.1992 - 01.2012
  • Designed, created and implemented a computer learning support center
  • Supervised the purchase, installation and configuration of all hardware and software for preschoolers
  • Consulted and did oversight of installation of Loss Prevention systems

Customer Service Support Representative

Onit, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2004
  • Set up, configure and test software and hardware (printers, scanners and peripherals)
  • Provide Technical Support for technicians and users for Office 2002, Windows XP, & Outlook
  • Manage user accounts, coordinate access privileges for Novell, Active Directory and proprietary software
  • Troubleshoot software problems for over 30 software applications and apply /deploy Anti-Virus Software
  • Contracted to Estee Lauder Companies

Helpdesk Analyst

Interim Technologies / Spherion
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Help Desk Agent, IBM Global Services Network Station Services Delivery Center
  • Receive problem calls from customers and onsite technicians, provide technical solutions for MS Office applications and proprietary software, hardware also
  • LAN problems including password resets, drive mapping and Network Administration tasks for Novell and GroupWise
  • Also route customer to related support services and confirm resolution of problem with customer
  • Customers supported: ADVO and NASA, Johnson & Kennedy Space Center

Deputy Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
01.1986 - 01.1992
  • Classification, transport, and housing of inmates
  • Court routing and processing of over 20,000 inmates in over 6 jails to over 30 courts in an area equivalent to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
  • Investigations of penal code violations and apprehension of suspects, supervision of administrative personnel

Military Police Supervisor

United States Marine Corps
01.1978 - 01.1985
  • Force forward combat support, Platoon Command, Watch Commander supervising Military Police in Uniform Code and Naval Regulation Enforcement
  • Military Base Patrol and flight line support (Camp Pendleton & Kadena AFB Okinawa)
  • Arrest and apprehension of Uniform code violators, accident and crime scene investigation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology, Clinical Counseling

Colorado Christian University
12.2024

NABCEP Solar Course Certificate -

11.2012

Certification - Occupational Safety & Health Course

United States Department of Labor
07.2012

Certification - Solar Power Program

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
06.2012

Certification - Certified Netware Administrator

Anaheim Higher Education Center of Fullerton College
Anaheim, CA
11.1994

Associate's degree - Biblical Studies

Emmanuel Bible College / Nazarene Bible College
Pasadena, CA
06.1994

Skills

  • Logistics management
  • Venue selection
  • Sponsorship acquisition
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

    Earned Naval Commendation Medal, Secretary of the Navy, 1981.

    Meritorious Mast (Marine Corps Commendation) Established Port Security Force, Operation Freedom Pennant, 1982.

    Ellyson Master Teacher Medallion, Sunday School Ministries Division Church of the Nazarene, October 1986.

    Certificate of Recognition, Town of Hempstead for overseas service, 2005.

    The Assembly State of New York, Veterans Hall of Honor, For foreign service, law enforcement, veterans service support and higher education.

Affiliations

  • American Legion, William Clinton Story Post No. 342
  • Veterans of Foreign War, Life Member
  • Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project

Naval Commendation Medal, 1981

A Joint Test Directorate with both Marine Corps and Army Staff members has been established at MCDEC, Quantico, Va., that did plan, execute and design the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank at Ft. Hunter-Liggett outside Jolon, CA. . I served as a Military Police Watch Supervisor and initiate investigations that did arrest and indict persons in a plot to secure and sell information regarding the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. I received a Commendation from the Secretary Of The Navy.

Interests

I am an avid Biblical Researcher for educational as well as spiritual support I enjoy photography and historical writings

I also enjoy digital photography and video editing, producing videos for post events like Veterans Day and Memorial Day announcements

Summary

  • Experienced Veterans advocate, community group organizer and resource locator for distressed people.
  • Years of experience with I.T. and group support in person, telephone and Zoom. Also instructed adult, teen, and children's Sunday School and preschool I.T. setup.
  • Years of experience with legal support for violent crime victims executing skip traces and locates of wanted law offenders. Retired Law Enforcement Officer.
  • Years of teaching Sunday School and setting curriculum.
  • Several years of publishing post magazine, photo journalizing and video presentations.
  • Setup website and social medial accounts for a century old American Legion post.
  • Over 10 years of training Legionnaires for officer posts
  • Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology and certifications for Information Technology.

Timeline

Adjutant / Veterans Community Event Coordinator

William Clinton Story Post No. 342/American Legion
01.2020 - Current

School Bus Monitor/ess

Blount County School District
01.2020 - 01.2023

Custodian/Facilities Maintenance Svc

Korporate Kleansers
01.2015 - 01.2017

Commander

William Clinton Story Post No. 342/American Legion
01.2013 - 01.2019

Customer Service Support Representative

Onit, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2004

Helpdesk Analyst

Interim Technologies / Spherion
01.1998 - 01.1999

Information Systems Manager (Part Time)

DOTODAY Legal Support, Inc, (dba Wades Att. Svc.)
01.1992 - Current

Technical Consultant

Care and Love Day Care
01.1992 - 01.2012

Deputy Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
01.1986 - 01.1992

Military Police Supervisor

United States Marine Corps
01.1978 - 01.1985

NABCEP Solar Course Certificate -

Certification - Occupational Safety & Health Course

United States Department of Labor

Certification - Solar Power Program

Suffolk County Community College

Certification - Certified Netware Administrator

Anaheim Higher Education Center of Fullerton College

Associate's degree - Biblical Studies

Emmanuel Bible College / Nazarene Bible College

Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology, Clinical Counseling

Colorado Christian University

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