Manager Air Force

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Michael Thomas Cox Address: ***** Alvin St, Garden City, MI 48135

Phone/E-Mail: 734-***-**** ***.*******.******@*****.*** LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelthomascox

Summary Proven leader and manager with over ten years of experience which was fostered from the military, environmental and healthcare fields. Expertise in team development, program development, coordinating diverse teams, and process improvements. Extensive experience as a military officer, college instructor, program manager, personal trainer and chemist allows for an innovative approach to problem-solving. More importantly fulfilling respect and compassion; collaboration, innovation and commitment to excellence in all I do. Recent Professional Experience Army Civilian Service – Detroit Arsenal 6501 E. 11 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48395 586-***-**** Installation Industrial Hygienist September 2017 – Present 40 Hours per Week Installation Industrial Hygienist managing over 120 Occupational Shops for over 7K personnel while maintaining over

$500K worth of equipment. Fostering an environment of process improvement by streamlining and standardizing work practices through innovative work groups. Routinely analyze data national metrics and federal standards for program compliance. Job duties include, but not limited to: training, program development, laboratory analysis, ergonomic studies, employee development and mentoring; data analysis and communication improvement. Prepares and reports data analysis to the Garrison Manager and directors at the Detroit Arsenal. Key Accomplishments

Improved efficiency of Information Management System; increased seven National Metrics by 50% o Program was non-compliant for eight years; improved all metrics within three months

Created Standard Work Procedures for major program areas

Designated Medical Treatment Facility Emergency Manager

Identified and implemented a Course of Action to improve critical deficiency in medical surveillance Michigan Air National Guard Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045 586-***-**** Industrial Hygienist October 2014 – September 2017 40 Hours per Week Proven leader and manager of the installations Occupational Health Program. Routinely analyze data for potential gaps to improve performance and efficiency. Subject areas include environmental, radiation, and chemical exposure assessments to protect over 3,500 employees at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Job duties include, but not limited to: training, program development, laboratory analysis, ergonomic studies, employee development and mentoring; data analysis and communication improvement. Prepares and reports data analysis to the General and top level management at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Key Accomplishments

Implemented Process improvements by increasing communication, analyzing data gaps, inspiring teamwork and being agile in balancing workload demands with program management; increased national ranking of National Guard Occupational Health program from 45 to number 1 ranking out of 89 within one year

Evaluated Liberian health care practices and implemented plans to improve clean drinking water, laboratory analysis, health record management and disease management; over 2,000 soldiers and local populace benefited through the combined efforts and coordination through Ministry of Defense and World Health Organization to establish a long-lasting State Partnership with Michigan 2 Page

Michael Thomas Cox Address: 33542 Alvin St, Garden City, MI 48135 Phone/E-Mail: 734-***-**** ***.*******.******@*****.*** LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelthomascox

Managed and lead an environmental health team to accomplish an international occupational and environmental health survey with one week notice and limited resources in Latvia; protected over 800 soldiers deploying to site

Developed Radiation and Laser Safety training and operating procedures which was forlorn for over four years; over 3,000 airman trained and resulted in a comprehensive radiation inventory across 50 occupational shops

Coordinated Air National Guard State Wide Partnership, was able to train, evaluate and work with state stakeholders to increase national ranking score by over 200%

Actively leading initiative to improve member wait time at the Medical Clinic; currently cultivating work processes which include patient care technicians, physicians and management to analyze and eliminate root cause difficulties which deter from member satisfaction

Nominated as Company Grade Officer and Civilian of the year; earned two Air Force Commendation Medals and three state awards in one year

Ranked 4/60 Professional Officers

Aerospace Medical Technician January 2012 – October 2015 16 Hours per Month Performs duties as a Licensed Practical Nurse and Emergency Medical Technician to perform direct and support actions for in-patient care situations. Job duties include operating medical equipment, administer medications, blood draws, Intravenous therapy, and electrocardiograph recording. Received additional training as a Flight and Operations Medical Technician and CPR instructor.

Key Accomplishments

Earned Air Force Achievement Medal; performed job tasks two levels above current rating; resulted in 100% medical readiness and response to four medical emergencies

Within one year completed management training, two job level increases, specialized flight training, CPR instructor and served on one deployment.

Graduated with honors in Air Force Advanced Individual Training; accomplished EMT training and LPN work: Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, Special Care Unit, Maternity Ward, Hyperbaric Wound Treatment, Oncology and Immunization Clinics/Wards Additional Employment History Washtenaw Community College 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-***-**** Adjunct Anatomy and Physiology Instructor January 2013 – Present 4 Contact Hours DTE Energy/Henry Ford Health System 1 Ford Place, Detroit, MI 48202 800-***-**** Health and Wellness Coordinator February 2013 – January 2014 40 Hours per Week Ann Arbor Water Treatment Facility 909 Sunset Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-***-**** Graduate Intern February 2007 – August 2009 20 Hours per Week Environmental Lab Analyst June 2011 – February 2013 40 Hours per Week City of Monroe Water Treatment 915 East Front St, Monroe, MI 48161 734-***-**** Water Plant Operator August 2009 – June 2011 40 Hours per Week Michigan Army National Guard 1200 44th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 616-***-**** Signal Operations Team Chief March 2007 - March 2010 16 Hours per Month 3 Page

Michael Thomas Cox Address: 33542 Alvin St, Garden City, MI 48135 Phone/E-Mail: 734-***-**** ***.*******.******@*****.*** LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelthomascox

Fire Support Specialist March 2004 – March 2007 16 Hours per Month Education & Certifications College

Michigan State University BA Criminal Justice; Specialization: Security Management Eastern Michigan University BS Biology; Minor: Chemistry Eastern Michigan University MS Exercise Physiology Tulane University MS Public Health; Specialization: Industrial Hygiene

(Course Work Complete, awaiting practicum completion) Certification

Sigma Six White Belt; Currently Seeking Black Belt Certification Homeland Security Michigan State University

State of Michigan Emergency Manager In progress; awaiting completion of two courses F3, Complete Water Treatment State of Michigan; Expired in 2015 Significant Awards & Grants Army Achievement Medal x2

Air Force Achievement Medal

Air Force Commendation Medal x2

NIOSH Occupational Health Grant Recipient x2

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