Dakota Cox

I am a passionate, determined professional with leadership experience. A graduate of The University of Alabama, I am currently an IT recruiter in Nashville. I have professional experience with customer service, sales, writing, and social media management. I'm looking for an opportunity to find an entry-level business position that gives me a chance to grow into management. I am open to onsite/hybrid work out of Nashville, Tennessee, or remote work from any time zone.

IT Recruiter, June 2022 – Present

IDR, Nashville, TN 

• Source, contact and screen candidates for various IT positions.
• Submit candidates to clients, prepare them for interviews, and negotiate offers.
• Consistently outperform monthly metrics of 100-140 screens and 20 submittals.
• Received two promotions within the first 8 months of employment.
• Served on culture committee that implemented diversity, mental health, and community outreach initiatives.
• Joined IDR’s “Buddy Program” to provide one-on-one mentorship for new hires.
• Tracked activity, metrics, and KPIs through reports generated by Power BI.
• 2-time Nashville Monthly MVP and 2022 Q1 company-wide “Biggest Gainer” for largest gain in net GM.

Bama Hammer Co-Expert, May 2020 – May 2022

Fansided, Remote Work

• Created daily content by writing articles and social media posts about various Alabama athletics programs.
• Managed Facebook and Twitter accounts, leading to over 100% increase in engagement.
• Directed a team of sports writers and collaborated with an expert to brainstorm unique ideas for content.

Freelance Sportswriter, July 2018 – May 2023

Various websites, Remote Work

• Wrote pay-per-click and flat-rate sports articles surrounding college sports, the NFL, the NBA, and sports betting.
• Brainstormed new ideas while providing expert analysis and predicting future outcomes.

Future Sales Leader (internship), June 2020 – August 2020 

Frito-Lay North America, Birmingham, AL

• Pitched and secured new equipment into 20 convenience stores around the Birmingham area.
• Exceeded store goal by 33%, leading to a 5% increase in sales.
• Shadowed sales leaders to learn negotiation, customer service and relationship-building techniques.

Parent Ambassador, October 2019 – October 2020

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

• Educated families regarding their student’s transition into the Capstone through virtual and in-person events.
• Supported families while informing them of important campus contacts and resources.

Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration, May 2022

The University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Business, Tuscaloosa, AL

Major: Business Management    

Specialization: Entrepreneurship

Minors: Sales, Sports Media

GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude

University Honors College