Preston Dodson

Experience

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  Coastal Reliance

  May 2020 - Jul 2022

  Paver Restoration

  Assisted company owner by operating pressure washing machinery and provided business to clients in the Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Fl area. Operated high-pressure washing system cleaning all types of exterior and interior surfaces as well as sanding and sealing driveways.

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  Beachwalk Club

  May 2021 - Aug 2022

  Lifeguard

  Observing and organizing the activities of swimmers. Rescuing and providing emergency care to patrons when needed.

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  Scarlett Group

  May 2023 - Aug 2024

  - Participated in sales meetings and client calls to explain the benefits and features of various technology solutions to assist in closing deals.- Assisted in setting up and managing users in Microsoft Intune, configuring devices, and ensuring compliance with organizational security standards.- Updated and maintained outdated software agents across company systems, ensuring all machines ran the latest versions for optimal performance and security. - Publishing detailed blogs about various IT and cybersecurity topics for the company webpage. - Contributed to increasing website traffic through SEO-optimized content.- Established a reputation for delivering high-quality, well researched content to meet specific deadlines. - Assist with cybersecurity toolset including EDR, RMM, Active Directory, and applicationwhitelisting.- Investigate and triage low-level threat alerts for malicious activity.- Close tickets in the PSA ticketing system.- Update the IT and Cybersecurity knowledge base.- Major Project: Develop and implement a process to reconcile security coverage across alldevices and all customers.

  • Proactive Service and Sales Intern

    Apr 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Blogger

    Aug 2023 - May 2024

  • Cyber Security Intern

    May 2023 - Aug 2023
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  The Fiorentino Group

  Mar 2025 - now

  Lobbyist Intern

  • Monitored Florida House and Senate committee meetings to monitor legislative discussions, documenting detailed reports on bill outcomes and key debates.• Attended sessions at the Florida Senate, enhancing understanding of legislative process and contributing insights to support lobbying strategies.