Kristin Cole
Wilmington
Summary
Strategic leader with 20+ years of experience building and scaling high-performing organizations in a competitive, data-driven environment. Proven ability to define long-term vision, prioritize competing initiatives, analyze performance metrics, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver measurable results. Experienced leading diverse teams through ambiguity, continuous improvement, and organizational change while balancing customer (student-athlete), business, and institutional objectives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Motivational Speaker
Self-employed
Prosper, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Presented information regarding leadership, team work, success, inspirational, and motivational to various groups of people.
- Increased repeat bookings by consistently delivering engaging, thought-provoking, and memorable presentations.
Owner & Basketball Trainer
2KC Elite Training
Prosper, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Successfully launched an elite athlete training business. Designed and ran the website.
- Built calendar systems, web scheduling and payment options. Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced player performance by developing individualized training programs tailored to their specific needs and goals.
- Cultivated strong relationships with athletes and their families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal performance results.
Women's Basketball Coach
Various Division I Universities
06.1996 - 05.2021
- Developed and executed a long-term program strategy, balancing competitive goals, recruiting priorities, budget constraints, and player development.
- Led cross-functional collaboration across coaching staff, athletic administration, academic support, strength and conditioning, medical personnel, and external stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.
Used performance analytics, video review, and statistical analysis to identify improvement opportunities, inform decision-making, and optimize team performance. - Prioritized competing initiatives and allocated limited resources across recruiting, player development, scheduling, and operations to maximize program outcomes.
- Built consensus and influenced stakeholders without direct authority while managing competing priorities and maintaining alignment around strategic goals.
- Continuously iterated team systems based on measurable performance, opponent analysis, and player feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05.1994
Skills
- Excellent Leadership Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Exceptional Communication Skills
- Product strategy and roadmap planning
- Customer research and user interviews
- Detailed Orientated
- Budget Planning and Fundraising
- Strong Critical Thinking Skills
- Project Management
- Partnership Development
- Works Independently & Collaboratively
- Microsoft Suite
Timeline
Motivational Speaker
Self-employed
09.2022 - Current
Owner & Basketball Trainer
2KC Elite Training
06.2021 - Current
Women's Basketball Coach
Various Division I Universities
06.1996 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Notre Dame