Dennis Johnson Jr.
San Ramon,CA
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
San Francisco Sheriff's Department
San Francisco, USA
07.2007 - Current
- Graduated from Santa Rosa Junior College Police Academy, POST certified
- Protected life and property and upheld laws and codes of Federal, State and Municipalities
- Managed inmate population in jail setting insuring safety and security
- Inmate management
- Crisis intervention
- Policy enforcement
- Emergency response
- Situational awareness
- Safely transported inmate population needing medical services to SFGH and other medical facilities within SF County
- Adhered to department policy and procedure throughout various task and duties
- Attended formal annual training on safety, emergency driving, tactical communications
- Volunteered for specialized training focusing on mental health and veterans and how to safely and effectively communicate and interact with this population
- Public safety communication comprehensive skill-set used throughout my tenure
- Assisted inmates with rehabilitation in becoming productive members of society
- During my tenure as a Deputy Sheriff, I was honored with two life-saving awards, each presented on individual plaques, at the annual SF Sheriff's Office banquet that acknowledges various accomplishments from that specific year of service.
Mental Health Counselor - Adolescent Unit
John Muir Medical Pavilion
Concord, USA
05.2003 - 07.2007
- Facilitate groups to process feelings, set daily goals, chart progress of patients
- Assist in developing treatment plans for in-hospital and at-home interventions
- Focus on target issue areas assisting in developing positive interventions and coping skills
- 1:1 direct supervision documenting patient activity and observation every 15 or 30 minutes throughout the shift
- Assist RN's, LVN's and doctors in supporting patients within therapeutic milieu
- Supported adolescent patients in a clinical setting.
- Chart patient progress notes summarizing their shift observations
- Assist social workers, doctors and family with medical and behavioral treatment
Residential Counselor (Oakland Campus) promoted to Behaviorist Counselor (Sunrise Elementary Concord, CA)
Fred Finch Youth and Family Services
Oakland & Concord, USA
2001 - 2003
- Direct Supervision and Safety: Offered round-the-clock supervision, guaranteeing the physical and emotional well-being of residents at all times, including during overnight shifts. This encompasses regular bed checks and vigilance for potential self-harm or conflicts
- Daily Living Support: Aidded youth with every day tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping duties, and morning wake-up routines.
- Behavioral Management and Intervention: Executed behavior modification programs and apply suitable disciplinary actions or redirection when required. Trained in trauma-informed de-escalation techniques and when necessary physically intervened or restrained youth during emergencies to avert injury
- Worked hand in hand with Sunrise Elementary teachers, principal and staff with dual diagnosis and autistic students in classroom interventions and on-going direct supervision
- Therapeutic Support: Led or co-facilitated individual and group counseling sessions, often concentrating on skill development, social skills, and emotional regulation
- Documentation and Reporting: Kept precise records is a key responsibility, which included writing daily progress notes, incident reports, medication charts, and behavior logs
- Transportation and Community Engagement: Transported residents to and from school, medical appointments, and recreational community activities.
- Healthcare Coordination: Duties included administering prescribed medications in accordance with strict protocols and providing basic first aid as necessary.
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Unity & Life Youth Project & Dreadstock Reggae Music Festival
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Developed and implemented all content and programs utilized within ULYP's mission and scope for youth intervention
- A non-profit youth organization focused on providing seminars around reading writing and public speaking for inner city youth
- Organized several Youth Speaks events emphasizing importance of education, reading, writing with real-life application
- Selected by administration to facilitate and manage AIOP - Adolescent Intake Outpatient Program focused on 1:1 small groups focusing on substance abuse, emotional and family issues
- Co-Founder/Organizer Dreadstock Reggae Music Festival 2004 & 2005 at the Vallejo Waterfront, ground-breaking event for the city of Vallejo in its size and scope
- Managed entire scope of festival, music talent, contracts, vendors, infrastructure set up, security and marketing campaigns
- 10K festival goers over two day span with over 40 vendors (cuisine, beverage and small business)
- Established partnership with Vallejo Neighborhood Housing Services as a liaison organization to assist funding for Dreadstock
- Negotiated sponsorship with several companies including Red Stripe Brewery and other companies for logo placement and exclusivity rights on t-shirts, programs and banners
- Met with various Vallejo city officials and departments regarding permits, sponsorship and partnership
PR/Marketing Consultant
DV Video Inc.
09.2001 - 01.2010
- Developed brand marketing strategies and media relations to engage consumers and businesses
- Established as the #2 DV Video source on the internet
- Managed media relations and product development initiatives with partners and customers
- Edited press releases and marketing collateral to enhance media relations
- Strategize directly with CEO and management team for marketing & product enhancement
Public Relations Associate
Documentum, Inc.
Pleasanton, USA
11.2000 - 11.2001
- Managed media relations with Global 2000 and Fortune 500 partners and customers
- Managed Documentum's press release pipeline with PR to United States, APAC and EMEA
- Developed effective PR and marketing content for www.documentum.com
- Supported product launches and media tours
- Provided strategic communications with multi-sector partners and customers
- Managed editing process with company executives CEO, CFO, VP's & engineers
- Market enterprise content and document management supporting ecommerce, supply chain management and process flow on Documentum's enterprise-wide platform
- Presented weekly competitor analyst reports to marketing and corporate communications
PR/Marketing Specialist
Hewlett Packard
Mountain View, USA
02.2000 - 11.2000
- Successfully initiated marketing and public relations strategy supporting e-services solutions
- Supported customer relations including: Andersen Consulting, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 3COM and Intel
- Managed media relation with editors from Red Herring, Information Week, eWeek and PC World
- Developed Business Crisis Communication for HP Services
- Developed strategic communication with PR firm supporting HP services solutions
Marketing/Public Relations Summer Intern
International Microcomputer Software Inc.
Novato, USA
06.1999 - 09.1999
- Developed marketing campaigns for Computer Aided Design product line
- Drafted press releases and managed through approval process
- Developed and executed PR strategy and positioning in market-space
- Created editorial pitch letters to tech publication editors
- Assisted in organizing CAD product launch and press tour
Board Member
Humboldt State University Mentorship Program
10.1995 - 06.1996
- Assisted in development and implementation of mentorship program serving at-risk youth in partnership with Humboldt County School District
- 3 youth assigned per mentor with weekly interaction and staff feedback
- Assisted high school students in developing independent living skills
- Organized 1st annual HSU Mentorship Day with sporting activities and group discussion
- Organized HSU summer program with youth attending daily recreational events throughout summer
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Public Relations, Minor Ethnic Studies
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo06.2000
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
San Francisco Sheriff's Department
07.2007 - Current
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Unity & Life Youth Project & Dreadstock Reggae Music Festival
01.2004 - 01.2005
Mental Health Counselor - Adolescent Unit
John Muir Medical Pavilion
05.2003 - 07.2007
PR/Marketing Consultant
DV Video Inc.
09.2001 - 01.2010
Public Relations Associate
Documentum, Inc.
11.2000 - 11.2001
PR/Marketing Specialist
Hewlett Packard
02.2000 - 11.2000
Marketing/Public Relations Summer Intern
International Microcomputer Software Inc.
06.1999 - 09.1999
Board Member
Humboldt State University Mentorship Program
10.1995 - 06.1996
Residential Counselor (Oakland Campus) promoted to Behaviorist Counselor (Sunrise Elementary Concord, CA)
Fred Finch Youth and Family Services
2001 - 2003
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Public Relations, Minor Ethnic Studies
California Polytechnic State University