Brent Cox

Experience

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  Jostens

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2021

  Yearbook Adviser

  developed teams of 80 students across multiple class-periods to coordinate the effective implementation of a 300 Page, $80-$100K Budget, meeting deadlines, and training teams to solve problems creatively. Also created the first of its kind DVD Yearbook.

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  Jordan School District

  Jul 1995 - Sept 2021

  Exceptional Educator

  Yearbook Advisor - managed a team of 30-40 high school students in a year-long project involving $100,000 budget, 5 major deadlines, leadership training, consistent follow-up with page design, photographic elements, journalistic writing and editing, efficient marketing through social media, and production deadline celebrations!Digital Media Instructor - taught classes in all current Adobe Products, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, and Audition. Developed engaging curricular projects to help students learn and apply new skills in cross-curricular projects.Video Production Instructor - taught both introductory classes and advanced classes in Video Production utilizing curricular experiences of my own development. Projects included personal narratives, sports highlight films, weekly sketch comedy, student spotlights, club spotlights, and news from the school.Live Broadcast tech specialist - prior to Covid we began broadcasting a variety of events from the school, including Assemblies, Athletic Events, and Musical performances. Trained students to run video mixers, cameras, and audio input to provide as positive of an experience as possible for remote viewers.Crafted Department & Classroom Culture to be inclusive, personalized, outcome-based, and energetic.Developed team-based educational experiences in business, design, and broadcast journalism.Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lessons accordingly.Implemented different technologies such as Flipped Classrooms and Hybrid Learning to engage students in-class instruction and diversify approaches.Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.Prepared Formative and Summative tests and quizzes to determine student comprehension.Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops. Show less

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  1-800 CONTACTS

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  IT Support Desk

  Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.Monitored systems in operation and input commands to troubleshoot areas.Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.Installed, modified and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.Trained and supported end-users with software, hardware and network standards and use processes.Built and provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support on Windows, Linux and Mac systems. Show less

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  Utah State Board of Education

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  CTE Education Specialist

  Secured industry partnerships to strengthen student involvement in Construction Trades to offer $5/hour bonus to graduating seniors who earned certificates.Leveraged knowledge of budget and educational designs to facilitate development of cost-effective educational programs.Assisted with marketing, advertising, PR, and student and faculty outreach efforts to drive Automotive, Construction Trades, Aviation, and Graphic Arts education program growth.Reviewed 60 teacher's programs and performance and suggested improvements.Coordinated regular meetings to review CTE programs, services, and diversity of enrollment.Developed and maintained positive relationships with support entities and representatives to secure educational grants.Planned, formulated, and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.Attended professional educational and developmental meetings to support statewide program development.Increased educational expertise and knowledge by designing statewide instructor-oriented workshops, overseeing 25 different contributors and over 150 remote participants.Worked closely with the Utah State Higher Ed Entities, Technical Colleges, and Community Colleges to ensure seamless integration of student stackable credentialing to help students and institutions not waste resources in duplication of effort and training. Show less

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  Montage International

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2023

  Director of Learning

  The Director of Learning is responsible for driving performance to extraordinary levels through Montage Basics, Standards, and Etiquette. As the Director of Learning, I will have the overall responsibility for facilitating, coordinating, and supporting Montage Learning Programs including MORES, Associates 10 Day Training, and departmental specific skills and knowledge. The Director also creates new and innovative learning curricular projects to strengthen each department.

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  Salt Lake Technical College

  Jan 2023 - now

  Program Manager