Justin Cox
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Santa Ana, Ca, 92707
Justin.D.Cox @ Hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
An extremely organized, deadline-oriented, former United States Marine with over 8 years of leadership experience as well as over 4 years in a high-level instructor/trainer position. Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to communicate exceedingly well with customers and other
team members.
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position as a retail nutrition specialist and certified personal trainer while developing skills in providing professional nutrition advice with an emphasis on strength and endurance.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Trainer at American Training & Performance / April 2014 - Present
Freelance Graphic Designer / April 2012 - Present
Student - Art Institute of California / August 2010 - December 2012
United States Marine Corps / June 2002 - May 2010
Served as Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sgt. and Platoon Commander over 8 Years of service in the Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa, and the U.S. Handled operational risk management in many supervisory role as well as wrote and executed operation and mission orders to upwards of 300 individuals. Honorably Discharged with Presidential awards earned in two wars as well many more for meritorious service.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Personal Trainer - AFSA (April 2014)
Adult CPR and First Aid – AHA (April 2014)
EDUCATION:
Methacton High School - Diploma / June 2002
Art Institute of Orange County - Bachelors of Science, (B.S) / December 2012
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Combat Medic Course, Camp Pendleton, CA
1st Marine Division Sapper Leader Course, Camp Pendleton, CA
Special Operation Training Group (SOTG) Raid Package, Camp Pendleton, CA
Visual Combat Tracking School, Ft. Huachuca, AZ
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:
NPC Men’s Physique Competitor
Sponsored Athlete from Tokkyo Nutrition
Deans List Recipient / June 2010 - December 2012
3.8 G.P.A.
Member Alpha Beta Gamma - International Honor Society for Business.
Combat Action Ribbon x 2/ Iraq 2003 - Afghanistan 2010