Sarah A. Cox
Lyman
Summary
Project management professional with extensive cross-industry experience and a focus on delivering results. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, optimize operations, and complete projects on schedule and within budget. Skilled in stakeholder alignment, workflow enhancement, and strategic problem-solving. Recognized for strong communication, negotiation, and leadership capabilities that foster organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Education
Google Project Management Professional - Project Management
Coursera
Online06-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts Classes
Durham Technical College
Durham, NCSome College (No Degree) - Business
DeVry University
Raleigh, NCSome College (No Degree) - Business
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NCWork History
Assistant National Campus Director
Stop Child Trafficking Now, Foundation
Durham
07.2009 - 01.2010
- National Campus Campaign – recruit, manage 71 Campus Ambassadors, fundraiser, marketing, blogging, sales, logistics, and kept them all encouraged and motivated, while using Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Twitter, and Facebook.
- National Team Captain Campaign – organize an action plan, manage, motivate and encourage the 549 Team Captains, fundraising, marketing, sales, logistics, training, and managing 28 volunteers, helped raise over $700,000. While using Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Twitter, and Facebook.
Sales & Marketing Executive Assistant/ Trade Show Coordinator
Bob Barker Company
Fuquay-Varina
09.2008 - 03.2009
- Trade Show Coordination – registered for trade shows, scheduled travel for executives or account managers, packed and shipped marketing materials to 65 trade shows across the United States.
- Executive Assistant to the V.P. of Sales and Marketing – generated multiple finance and sales reports, coordinated travel, manage executive’s schedule, assisted in the support of multiple sales representatives and Account Managers.
- Customer Sales Representative - (August 2007 - September 2008) Managed and grew a $30,000 territory to a $750,000 territory; the 3rd largest for Customer Representatives, Generated sales reports , Assisted with Managing the Account Manager’s accounts which totaled $6 Million
- Promoted to Executive Assistant to V.P. of Sales and Marketing/Trade Show Coordinator
Student Assistant to the Academic Dean
DeVry University
Morrisville
02.2007 - 06.2007
- Front desk responsibilities encompassing registering students for classes, opening/closing the office, coordinating classrooms for classes, logistics, Maintaining a clean front of the office, and creating reports and letters for the Academic Dean.
Assistant/Nanny
Kings Park International Church
Durham
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Logistics of Schedules, Traveling, Managing, Driving, Flexibility for other responsibilities
Sales Associate/Key Holder
Tis’ the Season, Southpoint Mall
Durham
09.2002 - 12.2002
- Customer Service, Sales, Cash Handling and opening store procedures
Cashier
Chick-Fil-A
Durham
03.2000 - 05.2001
- Customer Service and Sales, plus some Kitchen Duties, Cross-Trained
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Social media management
- Multi-line and computer-based phone systems
- Team collaboration
- Leadership development
- Organizational skills
- Negotiation expertise
- Fundraising strategies
- Sales techniques
- Customer service excellence
- Marketing strategies
- Logistics coordination
- Training and development
- Project management methodologies
- Time management skills
- Process improvement initiatives
- Budget analysis and cost control
- Stakeholder communication
Affiliations
- Creative DIY Projects: Enjoy designing and building practical solutions through hands-on creativity.
- Family & Social Connections: Value quality time with family and friends to maintain strong personal relationships.
- Local Cuisine Explorer: Passionate about discovering new restaurants and diverse food experiences.
- Strategic Gaming: Engage in mobile gaming (Call of Duty: Mobile) to sharpen focus, agility, and quick decision-making.
Timeline
Assistant National Campus Director
Stop Child Trafficking Now, Foundation
07.2009 - 01.2010
Sales & Marketing Executive Assistant/ Trade Show Coordinator
Bob Barker Company
09.2008 - 03.2009
Student Assistant to the Academic Dean
DeVry University
02.2007 - 06.2007
Assistant/Nanny
Kings Park International Church
01.2003 - 01.2005
Sales Associate/Key Holder
Tis’ the Season, Southpoint Mall
09.2002 - 12.2002
Cashier
Chick-Fil-A
03.2000 - 05.2001
Google Project Management Professional - Project Management
Coursera
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts Classes
Durham Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Business
DeVry University
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Campbell University
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Nanny, Cary, NC (July 2001 – April 2002) To a family in that had 5 children at the time. Managing and Logistics
- Family and Friends Cleaning Service, NC Various tasks that I had to complete (age 14 through 20)
References
References available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
- Kings Park Church, Administration/Office, Durham, NC, - Various ministries and children’s church (used Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Powerpoint.), - Church Youth Ministry -Teen & Adult Leader (Mentored/Counseled, Soundboard, Spoke, Fundraising, Outreach.), - Victory Sports Summer Camp - Director of Youth Volunteers, (Managed, Mentored/Counseled, Logistics, and helped Coached).
- Durham Rescue Mission, Durham, NC, - Helped with Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner
- Habitat for Humanity, Greensboro, NC, - Helped build a house
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Nanny, Cary, NC (July 2001 – April 2002) To a family in that had 5 children at the time. Managing and Logistics
- Family and Friends Cleaning Service, NC Various tasks that I had to complete (age 14 through 20)
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid sick leaveCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time off401k matchReferences
References available upon request.
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