KENNETH COX
Dallas
Summary
Proven leader with extensive experience in operational efficiency, strategic planning, and cross-functional coordination, seeking to leverage skills in workforce planning and data-driven decision making as an Executive. Skilled in managing complex budgets and leading diverse teams, ready to drive organizational success and foster collaboration in a new environment.
Professional with comprehensive expertise in branch management, focused on driving operational efficiency and developing high-performing teams. Adept at strategic planning, financial oversight, and fostering strong client relationships. Known for adaptability, collaboration, and delivering consistent results in dynamic environments. Skilled in leadership, problem-solving, and team development.
Operations professional with robust background in leading regional teams and optimizing processes for maximum efficiency. Recognized for strong commitment to team collaboration and achieving results in dynamic environments. Known for strategic planning, adaptability, and fostering cohesive, high-performing teams.
Overview
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Work History
Regional Branch Manager
Franklin Pest Solutions
Indianapolis, IN
- Managed recruitment, onboarding, training, licensing, and compliance
Consultant / /Director, IB Program
Northbound Education International
Dallas, TX
- Increased operational efficiency by 15% through strategic planning
- Managed staffing, compliance, and $30M startup bond proposal
Regional Director of Operations/Administrator/Teacher
UPLIFT Education
Dallas, TX
- Oversight of $6.7M budgets and supervision of 108 employees
- Direct involvement in hiring, onboarding, performance management, discipline, and terminations
- Safety Coordinator Co-Chair overseeing OSHA compliance, investigations, and corrective actions
- Partnered with HR and executive leadership on policy enforcement and employee relations
- Directed operational strategies to enhance educational outcomes across multiple campuses.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline administrative functions and resource allocation.
Special Assistant to the President / Detective
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
- Conducted workplace investigations and compliance reviews
- Supported HR disciplinary processes and termination actions
- Delivered training in workplace violence prevention, conflict resolution, CPR, and emergency response
Education
M.S. - Higher Education Administration
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INB.A. - Criminal Justice & Supervision
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Operational efficiency
- Workforce planning
- Strategic planning and execution
- Data-driven decision making
- Cross-functional coordination
- Leadership training
- Operations management
- Staff development
- Sales management
- Branch operations management
- Customer relations
- HR policies and procedures
- Training and mentoring
- Training development
- Recruiting
- Pre-employment screening
Accomplishments
- Repeatedly received recognition from superiors for excellence in Recognized Teacher Designated 2026
Certification
- Texas Teachers Certification
- OSHA 30
- Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
- CPR & BLS Instructor
- C.P.I. & C.E.R.T Certified Administrator
- Indiana Pest Control License - 7A & 7B
- Human Resources Professional Development Generalist
- Q.S.P. Facilitator (Purdue University)
- PHR Certification - HRCI-Candidate 2026
LANGUAGES
Spanish Conversational
Professional Work Settings and Spouse (Native Speaker)
Timeline
Regional Branch Manager
Franklin Pest Solutions
Consultant / /Director, IB Program
Northbound Education International
Regional Director of Operations/Administrator/Teacher
UPLIFT Education
Special Assistant to the President / Detective
Purdue University
M.S. - Higher Education Administration
Purdue University
B.A. - Criminal Justice & Supervision
Purdue University