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- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
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- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Playing Sports
- Kayaking
- Outdoor Recreation
- Volunteering
Kyle Dennis
Richmond
Summary
Results-driven Network Administrator with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient network infrastructures. Expertise in optimizing network performance and troubleshooting complex issues ensures seamless connectivity for organizations of all sizes. A strong commitment to staying updated on industry trends, coupled with exceptional problem-solving abilities, enhances the delivery of reliable network solutions that support business objectives. Proven leadership and collaborative skills facilitate effective communication of technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering a productive work environment and driving organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Browns New Life Contractor
05.2025 - Current
- Provide roadside maintenance by picking up debris all over Richmond
VDOT’s Safety Service Patrol (SSP)
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided 24/7 roadside assistance
- Change tires
- Proved gas/fuel to any motorists in need of it
- Assist in traffic accidents ranging from minor car crashes to major life or death incidents
- Covered roughly 1,045 interstate miles through any type of weather whether it be heavy rain, heavy snow storms, and even tornado warning
worker (customer service)
Dunkin’ Donuts
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided customer service
- Gave customers a great experience leaving them wanting to come back
- Kept the store clean and up to standards
- Resupplied the store with products it needed to keep providing for the customers wants and needs
Network Administrator, 2/11 HQ S6
Marine Corps
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Conducted regular network assessments to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, resulting in a 20% improvement in overall network speed and reliability.
- Led in the development of an informative guide for subordinate organizations in support of a company level skill-based development course
Armed Security, 2/11 battalion FireX
Marine Corps
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Provided armed security for the outpost on Marine Corps base Twenty-nine palms
- Guarded serialized gear during the training event while also providing armed security for the entire battalion during this 3 month long training exercise
- Authorized and authenticated personnel leaving and entering the outpost as well as the training environment
- Field OP
Armed Security/Network Administrator, 31st MEU NOC
Marine Corps
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Extensive experience building and managing a wide range of servers, software, and routers in a classified and unclassified environment including BGP’s, Call Manager servers, Mail servers, File Print servers, OSPF, and IPSEC.
- Operated and maintained Local area networks and Wide area networks in a high stress environment.
- Supervised a small team in a highly stressful environment in implementing vulnerability IPs on classified and unclassified networks and servers by following weekly operational directives.
- Managed monthly accountability and inventory of 160 classified hard drives.
- Provided armed security for high intel and serialized gear on camp Hanson
- Provided armed security for personnel on camp Hanson during a continuous 24 hr training exercise/OP that lasted three days and nights
- Authorized, authenticated and received personnel entering and leaving the base
- Deployment
Armed Security/Network Administrator, 31st MEU
Marine Corps
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided armed security for the outpost during Kamandag (annual training with the Philippines marines) taking place in the Philippines
- Protected top secret intel/gear while performing armed security during the training event
- Continued to provide armed security to the outpost and the surrounding area along with providing personal security for high officers/officials
- Receive, authenticate, and authorized personnel entering and leaving the outpost
- Received, authenticated, and authorized personnel entering and leaving the training area
- Taught Philippines marines routing protocols such as BGP, VPN, and also lead in lessons showing how to use Microsoft sheets and build/construct different networks (WAN and LAN)
- During Deployment
Help Desk/Network Administrator 2/11 S6
Marine Corps
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided timely and effective technical assistance to end-users encountering hardware, software, or network issues.
- Worked to troubleshoot problems by offering solutions, workarounds, or step-by-step guidance and resolve technical issues via phone, email, or in-person.
- Conducted regular network assessments to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, resulting in a 20% improvement in overall network speed and reliability.
- Implemented and maintained a virtual private network (VPN) solution to enable secure remote access for employees, enhancing productivity during remote work scenarios.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School
Hopewell06-2020
Bachelor’s degree - Cyber Security
ECPI university
Network And System Administration
Communication Course
Twentynine Palms, CA04-2021
Skills
- Experience with VPN and IPSEC
- Strategic issue identification
- High comprehension
- Responsive to new challenges
- Troubleshooting
- Data Security/Network security
- Skilled in managing workplace stress
- Effective verbal communication
- Customer service
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Innovative thinking
- Skilled in resolving conflicts
- Maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
- Network troubleshooting
- Technical support
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- LAN and WAN control
- Hardware installation
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 12 marines and other foreign staff members in setting up satellite connection during a deployment.
- Collaborated with team of 5 marines and 5 South Korean soldiers in the development of multiple servers such as Proxy/VPN, database, and authentication.
- Documented and resolved connection/speed issues during a battalion Fire-X which led to having all-round great communication services all throughout twenty nine palms.
Certification
- Active Secret Clearance
- Basic Communications Course (4-month resident course), U.S. Marine Corps, Twenty-Nine Palms, CA
- Introductory Leadership Course (2-week resident course), U.S. Marine Corps, Oceanside, CA
- Basic Military Training (13-week resident course), U.S. Marine Corps, Parris Island, SC
- Marine Combat Training (4-week resident course), U.S. Marine Corps, Camp Geiger
Interests
Timeline
Browns New Life Contractor
05.2025 - Current
VDOT’s Safety Service Patrol (SSP)
11.2024 - 05.2025
worker (customer service)
Dunkin’ Donuts
08.2024 - 11.2024
Armed Security, 2/11 battalion FireX
Marine Corps
01.2024 - 03.2024
Network Administrator, 2/11 HQ S6
Marine Corps
12.2022 - 08.2024
Armed Security/Network Administrator, 31st MEU
Marine Corps
09.2022 - 10.2022
Armed Security/Network Administrator, 31st MEU NOC
Marine Corps
04.2022 - 11.2022
Help Desk/Network Administrator 2/11 S6
Marine Corps
04.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor’s degree - Cyber Security
ECPI university
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School
Network And System Administration
Communication Course