Michael Warren Cook is seeking an information security role and has relevant education and experience. He has an associate's degree in cyber security and is currently attending Century College. He has over 7 years of experience in the US Army as a Human Intelligence Collector where he trained personnel and ensured accountability of equipment and classified materials. Currently, he works as a PC Service Technician for TEK Systems at 3M, providing PC support and installation services.
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Michael Warren Cook
1287 Mayhill Rd., Maplewood, MN 55119
Cell Phone: (651) 357-0507 E-Mail: cooks4family2007@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Century College, White Bear Lake, MN
Associate Applied Science, Cyber Security, Forensics, and Virtualization, (Currently Attending)
Cochise College, Douglas, AZ
21 Credit Hours, Intelligence Operations, (Fall 2007)
ITT Tech, Eden Prairie, MN
12 Credit Hours, Computer Electronic Engineering Technology, (Spring 2005)
SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS
Operating Systems: Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP.
Software: Microsoft Office 365: (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Skype for Business, and
Outlook).
Setup of the following: SAP, IBM Lotus Notes, ODBC.
Planned Certification Schedule: A+ Certification (Summer 2015), CCNA and CCNP
Certification (Summer 2017)., CEH (Summer 2016)
Volunteer Opportunities: 360 College for me (April 2015), Point of Contact – Dave Paehlke
Government Security Clearance: Current Active Top Secret Government Clearance (Good
until Jan. 2017)
Areas of Study
PC Hardware & Software (Current)
Fundamentals of computer hardware and software, assembling a computer system, installing an
operating system, and troubleshooting using system tools and diagnostic software.
Principles of Information Security (Completed)
Investigate the analysis and implementation of network security policies, procedures, and
guidelines for establishing, monitoring, and controlling methodologies for local and wide area
networks.
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Cisco CCNA Preparatory Courses (Current and Planned)
Network Fundamentals
Routing Protocols & Concepts
LAN Switching and Wireless
Accessing the WAN
Technology Planning and Architecture (Planned)
Design and management of complex technical information based business systems with
emphasis on life-cycle development and project management.
Employment
TEK Systems (3M), 8500 Normandale Lake Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55437
PC Service Technician 2015 – Current
PC Configuration (Installation of Operating System "Specific to 3M").
PC Equipment Recovery. (Picking up unwanted equipment and shipping it to our recovery
center)
PC Installation (Setting up software, data migration, and troubleshooting client issues during
setup)
Monitor Installation (Delivery of monitor and occasional setup)
Walgreens, 985 Geneva Ave N., Oakdale, MN
Customer Service Associate / Photo Specialist 2014-2015
Process customer photos
Restock Inventory and pull expired merchandise
Customer service for merchandise purchase and returns
US Army, Hohenfels, Germany / Fort Lewis, WA
Human Intelligence Collector 2007-2014
Trained 45+ Personnel on the importance of Intelligence Information Reports, a vital source
of Intelligence Soldiers use to identify key influencers within the area of operations
Trained 20+ Personnel on the Concept of Operation (CONOP) building process, facilitated
Special Forces Team on Camp Nathan Smith (CNS) to execute missions with all levels of
approval in less than 15 minutes
Responsible company communication with base security during Iraq and Afghanistan
deployments, aiding the company commander with planning security procedure planning
and distribution of personnel during live and training drills.
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Trained 23 Personnel on the use of Palantir, TIGER Net, and Blue Force Tracker; preventing
any loss of critical information flow during Command Post (CP) operations
Personally ensured all levels of classification documents were properly destroyed,
preventing operational security violations
Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment valued approximately at
$2,450,000.00 with zero safety related accidents during Afghanistan Deployment and at an
National Training Center (NTC) Rotation
Trained over 40+ personnel in quarterly company policy training.
Supervised and counseled 15 Personnel, and mentored 34 junior Soldiers
Ensured 100% accountability of over $2,800,000.00 worth of Intelligence and controlled
cryptographic items with zero loss or compromise
Supervised the movement of over $1,700,000.00 worth of Company equipment; resulting in
no loss of operational readiness or safety incidents
Trained 80+ personnel on how to conduct investigations to enable successful interrogation
sessions.