1. MICHAEL E. COX Mountain Home, AR (870) 656-5818 mecox@sting.graceland.edu
Summary
Detail oriented and logical thinking College graduate. Store Manager My classes while attending
college include studies in chemistry and psychology. Chemistry gives me a strong insight into analytical
processing and a familiarity with chemicals and their hazards. Psychology has given me a broad
understanding of personality and behavior. The two fields give me a broad understanding of the
human mind and the ability to think critically.
Education
BS in Chemistry and Psychology: Graceland University Lamoni, Iowa USA January, 2015
Scholarships and Awards
Vocal Music Performance Scholarship
Campus Leadership
Orion Senator/Speaker Pro Temp Orion Academic Student Council Rep Co-founder /President of
D&D club
Related Course Work: •Introduction to Psychology • Social Psychology •Basic Logic • Developmental
Psychology • Psychology Tests and Measurements • Abnormal Psychology • Cognitive Psychology •
Research Design and Experimental Methods • Senior Research • Biopsychology • History and Systems
• Technical Report Writing • Business Ethics • Microsoft Excel
Presentations and Publications
The Forensic Analysis of Automotive Paint/ Scholars Showcase/ Graceland University/ Spring 2014
Beliefs in The Criminal Justice System/ Scholars Showcase/ Graceland University/ Spring 2014
History of Fantasy Gaming in Psychology/Scholars Showcase/ Graceland University/ Spring 2014
Photonic Matter/ Senior Chemistry Seminar/ Graceland University/ Spring 2014
Soil/ Junior Chemistry Seminar/ Graceland University Spring 2013
A Brief Introduction of Latent Fingerprint Detection/ Junior Chemistry Seminar/ Graceland University/
Spring 2013
Core Competencies
• Skilled Communicator • Strong Leadership Skills • Proficient in financial report reading • Adept problem
solving skills, with skills in Statistics, Mathematics, and Probability •Proficient in Data Analysis, and
technical writing •Technical Skills, including word, excel, SPSS, •Trained as a Residence Life Staff Member
•Trained to work with Low income and disadvantaged Families •Experience working with those that are
physically or mentally disabled • Familiarity with HIPPA •Knowledge and Familiarity with the DSM-IV
•Proficiency in Experimental method and Research Design •Strong Teamwork Skills • Retail Savvy •
Motivational Skills

2. Work Experience
Store Manager: Hastings Entertainment Mountain Home, AR July 2015- Present
 Duties Consisted of managing the store by executing corporate directive, maintaining and
creating a positive team atmosphere, staffing and supervising up to 50 other individuals, and
increasing sales by utilizing financial reports.
Community Support Specialist: Family Guidance Center Saint Joseph, MO January 2015-July 2015
 Duties consisted of arranging/providing services to consumers that encourage and promote
healthy functioning, recovery efforts, consumer independence/self-care and responsibility. Duties
also pertained to coordinating care with other agencies.
Lab Assistant: Graceland University: Lamoni, Iowa August 2014-January 2015
 Duties consisted of organizing, preparing, recording, disposing of, and categorizing of chemicals
based on alphabetical arrangement, functional groups and chemical properties.
Security Officer: Per Mar Security: Mason City, Iowa June 2014 – August 2014
 Duties consisted of inventory management, gate operation, and serving as a mode of
communication between customers and Menards staff.
Richard Small Apartment Manager: Graceland University: Lamoni Iowa August 2013 – May 2014
 Duties consist of maintaining and managing a safe and secure coed environment of 50+
Undergrad students.
Receptionist: Graceland University: Lamoni, Iowa January 2012-January 2015
 Duties consist of visitor check in and greeting, while providing resident security to 300+ men.
Associate: Wal-Mart: Ames, Iowa; Mason City, Iowa Sept. 2009-Mar. 2010; Jun. 2013- Aug. 2013
 Duties consisted of stocking and zoning shoes in Ames. In Mason City duties consisted of
overnight stocking, primarily electronics, toys, furniture, sporting goods, and hardware
Opener/Closer: Subway: Huxley Iowa October 2007-July 2009
 Duties consisted of opening and closing the store being friendly with customers, and helping
maintain the store, in terms of tidiness and preparation.
Cashier: Arby’s: Ames, Iowa May 2006- August 2007
 Duties consisted of greeting customers, handling money, and minor prep work.

3. References
Stephen Walls, District Loss Prevention Manager
Hastings Entertainment Incorperated: Russleville, AR
(479) 692-9952
Fourwalls1196@gmail.com
Daniel Pratt, PhD, Chair, Division of Science and Math
Graceland University: Lamoni, IA
(641) 223-0497
pratt@graceland.edu
Clayton Troxell Hall Director
Graceland University: Lamoni, IA
(925)437-6742
ctroxell@graceland.edu
Dr. Brad Mercer Professor of Chemistry
Graceland University: Lamoni, IA
(641)223-0446
bmercer@graceland.edu
Deb Skinner, Director of Residence Life
Graceland University: Lamoni, IA
(641)455-9931
dskinner@graceland.edu