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LARRY D. MCDONNELL, MSBC 304-***-****

LDMcDonnell@hotmai

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EDUCATION

**** – 2013 Norwich University Northfield, VT

• Master of Science in Business Continuity concentrating on Continuity of Governmental Operations

• Coursework includes Continuity of Government Operations, Public Incident Management and

Emergency Response, Information Systems Continuity, Implementation: Awareness Program & Testing,

Developing the Resilient Organization, Business Continuity Risk Management in Public Sector

Organizations

• GPA: 4.0 with Honors

• Epsilon Pi Phi Honor Society

2008 – 2011 Marshall University Huntington, WV

• Bachelor’s Degree Regents Bachelors of Arts with a history minor.

• Coursework includes American Revolution, West Virginia History, American Civil War and

Reconstruction, Modern Asia, The Modern Middle East, The Holocaust, Religious Traditions of the

West, American Military History, Race and Sports in US History, Journalism: Fundamentals of Public

Relations, Economics: Principles of Macroeconomics, Management: Principles of Management,

Communications: Superior-Subordinate Communications

• Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society

2001 – 2004 West Virginia State Community Technical College Institute, WV

• Associate Degree Applied Sciences in Technical Studies emphasis on Information Technology

• Coursework includes Computer Graphics, Web Design and Digital Media, Introduction to Business,

Introduction to Programming, Fundamentals of Operating Systems, Introduction to Visual Basic, Project

Management, Principals of Information Systems

• Assisted Collegiate Disability Coordinator with a review of West Virginia State University’s accessible

areas of the campus

2001 – 2001 University of Charleston Charleston, WV

• Coursework includes Principals of Microeconomics and American State Government and Politics

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

2014 – Present Information Systems Consultant I & II

State of West Virginia Office of Technology, Project Management Office Charleston, WV

Prepare and review mandatory specifications on solicitations for one-time purchase, sole source, open-

end, and statewide contracts for hardware, software, and services on procurements over $25,000.00 and

evaluate bid proposals and award contracts

Shared lead role on a team for developing $2,800,000.00 procurement contract to upgrade the state’s

VoIP infrastructure

Participate as a team member to research and review networking and security appliances and services

and provide analysis for the spending unit

Write, review, edit, and consult on the preparation of technical and grant documentation

Training & Certificates:

Privacy Rocks (Cyber Security, PII, and HIPPA)

Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act Course HITECH Act

NSC Defensive Driving Course Abridge Version Office Code:

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2008 - 2014 Webmaster

Kanawha County Commission, Information Technology Department Charleston, WV

Lead designer, developer, and administrator of the Kanawha County Commission and its affiliated

agencies web sites

Lead project manager on the development of customized software between client and software developer

Assisted county executives and emergency management officials with dissemination of information

through social media, web sites, and print media during regular business hours and during times of crisis

including broadcasting meetings online

Integral role in the development of the new IS infrastructure with disaster recovery capabilities by doing

the following in a team setting: research, planning, procurement of hardware and software, installation,

implementation of policies and procedures with the main focus on email, webserver, and end-user

support

Provided operational support for day to day activities by purchasing essential hardware, software,

supervising outside contractors, supporting deals and contract negotiations, and payment of accounts

Provided technical support as help desk specialist using remote technologies for managing servers and

troubleshooting end-user devices and managed active directory and email accounts

Preserves all Commission vital records, court orders and sub department records in a digital format

2009-2010 Freelance

McDonnell Enterprises, LLC Elkview, WV

Consulted with clients to design and develop advertisements, flyers, invitations, and other print related

media for locally owned businesses, non-profit organizations, and events

Developed and designed web sites based on client specifications for small organizations

Provided logo design for local organizations and startups

2004-2008 Planning Clerk

Kanawha County Commission, Planning and Development Department Charleston, WV

Helping with floodplain mitigation efforts including designing, developing, and maintaining databases to

track ordinances for public nuisances, litter control, abandoned structures and building permits; worked

as a case manager on public nuisances and abandoned structure cases; and organizing county wide

cleanups

Was an integral part in ensuring the county commission met 504 compliance as mandated by the

Department of Justice and was recognized by the United State Assistant Attorney General in a ceremony

PUBLICATIONS

The Need For A Records Information Management Plan, Part 1 Published: Nov 26, 2013

Continuity Insights

http://www.continuityinsights.com/articles/2013/11/need-records-information-management-plan-part-1

The Need For A Records Information Management Plan, Part 2 Published: Dec 2, 2013

Continuity Insights

http://www.continuityinsights.com/articles/2013/12/need-records-information-management-plan-part-2

CERTIFICATIONS

Level 1 Professional Continuity Practitioner

Emergency Management Institute

• Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Completed: November 02, 2014

• Fundamentals of Emergency Management Completed: October 31, 2013

• ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, ICS-200 Completed: October 25, 2013

• Continuity of Operations (COOP) Manager Completed: August 30, 2013

• Introduction to Continuity of Operations Completed: August 22, 2013

• Introduction to Incident Command System - ICS 100 Completed: April 13, 2013

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• Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness Course Completed: July 14, 2011

• Fundamentals of Risk Management, Emergency Management Institute Completed: September 23, 2013

Disaster Operations and the Communications Center

Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials

Certificate #: INS-349**-***** Completed: May 08, 2013

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

2014 Purple Belt in Dento Bushido Kai Jujitsu Clendenin, WV

• This rank was earned after successfully completing and passing test that involved meeting specific

physical requirements and teaching requirements.

2009 Second Degree Brown Belt in Shorin Ryu Karate Charleston, WV

Earned the rank after successfully completing and passing test that involved meeting specific physical

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and teaching requirements

Instructed regular and private classes

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Special feature in the Saturday edition of WV Gazette, March 2001

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Appearance on a nationally syndicated show, October 2001

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Front cover of Graffiti Magazine, December 2001

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2006 Man of the Year Award Charleston District

This award was given in recognition for overcoming disabilities to become a productive citizen in the

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state of West Virginia that could work and live independently.

2006 Recognized by the Department of Justice Charleston, WV

The Assistant Attorney General of the Department of Justice recognized the work required to make the

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Kanawha County Commission 504 Compliant.

APPOINTMENTS

2014 – Present Kanawha County Commission Board of Appeals At-Large

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