Joel Cox
Monterey,CA
Summary
Dedicated and focused project management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Arabic Language Student
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Produced hundreds of mission-aligned translations/analyses products, meeting strict accuracy, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Led a 10-person class team to complete projects and scenario exercises, ensuring on-time delivery of academic and operational tasks.
Team Chief
US Army Reserve
Fort Dix, NJ
10.2020 - 01.2025
- Directed a 4-person civil affairs team and liaised between civilian and military entities to meet readiness, training, and equipment requirements for $1M+ in assets.
- Resolved cross-unit operational and supply issues, reducing schedule delays and ensuring all team outputs met Army standards and mission demand.
Assistant Director of Expeditions
La Vida Center
Wenham, MA
02.2018 - 10.2024
- Oversaw logistics and supply-dependent operations for over 700 clients, ensuring material readiness and risk mitigation across multi-week programs.
- Led and evaluated 110+ staff, independently resolving operational issues and coordinating with external agencies to maintain uninterrupted program execution.
Company Commander
US Army Reserve
Brockton, MA
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Led operations for 150-220 soldiers and $5M+ in equipment, ensuring readiness, cost control, and schedule performance across multiple training sites.
- Coordinated with supply chain and maintenance teams to ensure material availability and resolve equipment issues, supporting mission execution during major training operations.
Expedition Guide
La Vida Center
Lake Clear, NY
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Led 150 field days of expedition operations for over 150 clients, ensuring safety, risk mitigation, and on-schedule execution of all program objectives.
- Managed small-team operations in dynamic environments, consistently meeting safety, performance, and customer-experience requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Outdoor Education
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
Gordon College
Wenham, MA01.2016
Reserve Officer Training Corps -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston, MA01.2016
Skills
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Logistics coordination
- Intercultural communication
- Operational efficiency
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Security Clearance
TS/SCI
Languages
Arabic
Professional
Romanian
Limited
Timeline
Arabic Language Student
Defense Language Institute
01.2025 - Current
Team Chief
US Army Reserve
10.2020 - 01.2025
Company Commander
US Army Reserve
10.2018 - 10.2020
Assistant Director of Expeditions
La Vida Center
02.2018 - 10.2024
Expedition Guide
La Vida Center
01.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Outdoor Education
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
Gordon College
Reserve Officer Training Corps -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology