KARIN S. NICHOLLS
Greeley,CO
Summary
A spirited professional committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as a hands-on leader. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build a vision of excellence. Results-driven coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for a unified and purpose-driven culture. Training professional with extensive leadership experience in staff development, process and productivity improvements, performance management, and curriculum design.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL
2020.01 - Current
- Basketball
- Performed and managed all operations, including budget management, marketing, player and program development, compliance of all CHSAA rules and regulations
- Work closely with the counseling department to ensure student-athlete academic success
- (2022 Team GPA Girls Basketball 4.128)
- 62-11 overall record in three seasons, with Back-to-back-to-back State Runner-Up finishes
- Hire and develop assistant coaches
- Administer coaching clinics and camps
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Order and coordinate all team and fan gear.
Founder/Program Director
COLORADO SOAR BASKETBALL
2018.01 - Current
- Oversee and manage all operations, including business development, budget management, marketing, player and program development, and client services
- Coordinate, direct, and administer youth basketball skill development through training programs, summer camps, and private coaching sessions
- Hire and develop assistant coaches
- Administer coaching clinics and camps
- Promote all Girls2Women Empowerment and Character-Building Events
- Order and coordinate all team and fan gear.
Sales Representative
BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE GROUP
2014.01 - 2018.01
- Sell and market wine, beer, and spirits
- Managed a portfolio of thirty-eight accounts in the Northern Colorado market, generating over $2.5 Million in annual revenue
- Perform full life cycle of new business development, including prospecting, cold calling, delivering sales presentations, assessing client needs, selling features and benefits of products and services, negotiating contracts, overcoming objections, and closing sales
- Communicate effectively with a diverse population of business owners and build thriving and successful relationships
- Coordinate and administer new floor share and sales programs for all off-premises accounts.
Director of Workforce Readiness
COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Opened the brand-new school with the Dean and implemented all programs and curriculums
- Hired Staff and school personnel
- Served as an academic adviser
- Oversaw and implemented the Workforce Readiness Program
- Provided mentorship and apprenticeships to students in Larimer County, to prepare them for jobs after college
- Guided and directed students to degree programs and enhanced skills necessary for success
- Served as a liaison between junior college campus partners.
Sales Representative
BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Sold and marketed wine, beer, and spirits and managed a portfolio of thirty-six accounts in the Colorado Springs market generating $1.6 Million in annual revenue, up from 1.1 when I took over the territory
- Performed full life cycle of new business development, including prospecting, cold calling, delivering sales presentations, assessing client needs, selling features and benefits of products and services, negotiating contracts, overcoming objections, and closing sales
- Communicated effectively with a diverse population of business owners to build their store brand
- Coordinated sales programs for all off-premises accounts
- Increased territory production in sales and merchandising
- No previous industry experience.
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology (Sports Administration & Management
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
Champaign, IL05.1992
Master of Arts - Mass Communication, Television/Video Broadcasting
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
Peoria, IL05.1990
Skills
- Business Development
- Sales & Marketing
- Compliance
- Budget Management
- Staff Training & Development
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Account Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Building Relationships-Recruiting
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint, Citrix
- Additional Skills:
- Speaker, Former Division I and II Head Women's Basketball Coach
- Team Motivation
- Coaching and Training
- Motivational Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Manage Budgets
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Performance Improvement
- Recruitment and Development
- Strategic Planning
- Management of Personnel Resources
Additional Information
- Additional Career Highlights:, Inducted into the Illinois Hall of Fame 2021Bradley University Hall of Fame Breakthru Beverage Humanitarian award winner
Timeline
Head Coach
WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL
2020.01 - Current
Founder/Program Director
COLORADO SOAR BASKETBALL
2018.01 - Current
Sales Representative
BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE GROUP
2014.01 - 2018.01
Director of Workforce Readiness
COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES
2012.01 - 2014.01
Sales Representative
BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS
2010.01 - 2012.01
Master of Science - Kinesiology (Sports Administration & Management
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
Master of Arts - Mass Communication, Television/Video Broadcasting
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
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