Benjamin Cox, MPA, PMP

Experience

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  Mansfield Area YMCA

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

  Lifeguard

  First aid, CPR/AED, deep water back-boarding, lifeguard and professional rescuer training certified. Maintained the pool deck and kept it clear of excess water, obstructions and objects that could pose a danger to patrons using the facility. Maintained and collected chemical information, ensuring safe and adequate levels of chemicals present in the pool and hot tub.

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  University of Dayton

  Sept 2011 - May 2015

  Lifeguard/Lifeguard Instructor

  Worked from late August to early May Freshman year through Senior year, (4) years. CPR/AED, deep water back-boarding, first aid and professional rescuer certified. Senior year I became Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certified, with the ability to teach lifeguard classes consisting of first aid, CPR/AED, deep water back-boarding, lifeguard and professional rescuer training. Maintained the pool deck and kept it clear of excess water, obstructions and objects that could pose a danger to patrons using the facility. Maintained and collected chemical information, ensuring safe and adequate levels of chemicals present in the pool and hot tub. Show less

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  Mansfield AutoCredit Used Car Dealership

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Car Detailer

  Repossess, clean/detail cars to be sold on the lot

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  Carter Machine

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  General Manufacturing Labor

  Maintained and managed 100+ acres of land, cleaned and maintained the factory floor space

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  Advanced Background Check

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Data Input Specialist/Intern

  Collected and interpreted court docket information to be put into background checking programs such as Chronos. Acquired knowledge of background checking programs and court terminology and jargon. Demonstrated the ability to analytically and efficiently transcribe information.

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  U.S. Coast Guard

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Civilian Observer/Intern

  Participated in incident action planning on USCG Base Portsmouth in Norfolk, Virginia. Partook in a several day excursion allowing me to reside on base at Station marblehead in Sandusky, Ohio. Contributed to and partnered with Guardsmen to work on and complete numerous projects around base and aided in Search and Rescue efforts and Law Enforcement procedures. Acquired a better understanding of military base life, expectations, roles and required duties of enlisted and officer ranks.

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  United States District Court U.S. Pretrial Services Southern District Of Ohio

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Pre Trial Officer Assistant/Intern

  Managed data and interpreted information for Pre Trial Officers and defendants regarding criminal evidence and behavior to aid in recommending the sentencing of defendants. Exposure to courtroom proceedings, criminal offenses and support programs available to the defendants. Utilized programs such as PACTS to interpret and input defendant information regarding appointments, expenditure, location and travel of defendants to and from their place of residence.

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  Montgomery County, Ohio (OH)

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  Office of Emergency Management - Operations Officer Intern

  Manage hazardous chemical information for Montgomery and Greene Counties, Ohio. Analyze, organize and record Tier II facility chemical reporting information. Locate hazardous spills and releases and input this information into analytical software. Proficient in software such as CAMEO Suite/Chemicals, Marplot, WebEOC and Communicator. Compose Hazard Analysis Reports for facilities in Montgomery and Greene Counties, Ohio, containing hazardous chemicals. Compile Tier II and Hazard Analysis report information into the HazMat Plan for Montgomery and Greene Counties annually. Aid in the development, planning and composing of table top exercises to be administered to the Dayton Police and County Administrators. Exposure to county Emergency Operations Center (EOC) proceedings and Public Health mock disaster exercise. Ability to work quickly and perform under pressure and in intense situations. Over two years of experience in the development, planning and composing of exercises for local and county level agencies; Dayton Police Table Top, County Administrator, Campus Violence and Mass Casualty Exercises. Show less

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  University of Dayton

  Aug 2016 - May 2018

  Graduate Assistant: Department of Political Science

  Aid professors with research regarding political campaign tour strategies and constitutional amendments, formulations, constitutional additions and subtractions over time. Utilize analytical and statistical programs such as IBM SPSS, Social Explorer, American Community Survey and American Fact Finder to conduct research and interpret survey data. Worked in a group setting to analyze block group and census tract information regarding 2015 Housing sale prices and mean days on market for the City of Riverside, Ohio. Conducted a Diversity Audit focusing on the hiring and management approaches that Montgomery County, Ohio utilizes when hiring and managing their workforce. Conducted several interviews with the Department of Public Works for the City of Miamisburg, Ohio to better understand their organizational structure and gather a firm basis from which my team could begin updating, restructuring and consolidating their job descriptions and duties. Worked cohesively with the city to ensure that any changes made were in adherence with Union standards. Partook in an interdisciplinary class project focused on Carbon Reduction and Community Energy Conservation. Currently developing a business model for the creation of a Non-Profit organization focusing on carbon reduction and community activism. Proctor classes and exams for professors when needed, manage student attendance and homework. Work as a cohesive team member as part of the Department of Political Science. Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) certified, Human Subjects Research/Social/Behavioral Research Course. Show less

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  UpDayton

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  Manage funds, volunteers and project logistics to ensure resources and people are connected and informed. Experience managing over 130 volunteers; ensuring collaboration, effective information dissemination, and applicable training allowed me to lead volunteers in serving over 700 Daytonians at a community meal. Proactively manage UpDayton duties to ensure the organization is abreast of events, projects and required documentation, allowing UpDayton to network and connect individuals to strengthen the Dayton community. Experienced in website administration and survey creation and dissemination, project and volunteer management, enabling UpDayton to gauge Dayton's ability to attract and retain young professional talent. Show less Manage funds, volunteers and project logistics to ensure resources and people are connected and informed. Experience managing over 130 volunteers; ensuring collaboration, effective information dissemination, and applicable training allowed me to lead volunteers in serving over 700 Daytonians at a community meal. Proactively manage UpDayton duties to ensure the organization is abreast of events, projects and required documentation, allowing UpDayton to network and connect individuals to strengthen the Dayton community. Experienced in website administration and survey creation and dissemination, enabling UpDayton to gauge Dayton's ability to attract and retain young professional talent. Show less

  • Operations & Volunteer Coordinator

    May 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Volunteer Coordinator and Fellow

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

  Aug 2018 - now

  Deputy Branch Chief of the Combat Rescue Helicopter Training Systems (TS) Branch.Manage Modernization/Requirements, Production, and Sustainment Integrated Product Teams, consisting of 25+ team members. Oversee Branch decisions, personnel contlict, device installation, testing, and lead Program Management Reviews to Division and Directorate Leadership. HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter Training Systems, Sustainment Integrated Product Team Lead. Proactively sets goals to implement cost effective strategies, accomplish program objectives for development, production, and sustainment, to meet the user's operational needs, enhance the Air Force's ability to supply the war fighter, and protect the United States. T-7A Red Hawk, Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Deputy Integrated Product Team Lead. C-17 Training Systems Deputy Integrated Product Team Lead.

  • Acquisition Program Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Acquisition Program Manager

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2023

  • Acquisition Program Manager

    Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Acquisition Program Manager

    Aug 2018 - Feb 2020
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  University of Dayton

  Jun 2024 - now

  University of Dayton Master of Public Administration (MPA) Advisory Board Member

  Provide subject matter expertise regarding Federal employment and Air Force career opportunities. Effectively tie my MPA Alumnus status to my employment with the USAF at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.