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Education
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Certification
Awards
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Kevin M. Cole

Michigan & Florida,United States

Summary

Driven business leader and U.S. Air Force veteran with a proven track record in strategic planning, operational leadership, and team development. Combines military precision with entrepreneurial execution to build high-performing teams and scalable business systems. Skilled at recruiting, training, and leading personnel across all levels to meet evolving customer and organizational goals. Forward-thinking, resourceful, and mission-focused in solving complex challenges and driving sustainable growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

By Design Consulting
07.2020 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Monitor real estate markets looking for asset opportunities
  • Developed person portfolio of residential real estate in MI,FL,TN,VA, and SC.
  • Consulted with out of state investors to assist with the development of real estate portfolios
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Renovated and increased value in 55-unit portfolio for an out of state investor acquisition price of $1.3 Million to and individual sales price that total over $4.1 million.
  • Developed business real estate portfolio that totaled over 15 units.

Real Estate Sales Consultant

Bella Bay Real Estate
11.2015 - Current
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
  • Averaged 20 homes sold per year.
  • Adapted sales approach to align with evolving market conditions, ensuring continued success despite fluctuations in the real estate landscape.

Logistics Specialist

Meijer
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
  • Tracked supply, equipment, and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
  • Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
  • Created new systems of consolidation to increase efficacy in pick up order and routing. Estimated savings over $180,000 annual.

Air Traffic Controller

United States Air Force
06.2011 - 08.2015
  • Air Traffic Controller: Fully qualified FAA, tower controller, and trainer.
  • In 2014, awarded air traffic controller of the quarter.
  • Oversaw operation and sequencing of 5 nautical mile airspace with over 30 bases assigned F-15 fighter jet.
  • As well as 20 Singapore F-15 fighter jets through joint base operations.
  • Trained new trainees to become fully qualified. Succeeded in a career field with a 75% failure rate.
  • Team leader of 366 OSS Support Staff 2015
  • Worked directly for the 366 OSS commander.
  • Led the communications support staff; a team of 5 Air Men.
  • Handled all communication issues within the squadron. Responsibilities included delegation and oversite of projects, in our Squadron.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management Marketing

Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN
12.2019

Associate of Science - Supply Chain Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
11-2016

Associate of Science - Air Traffic Controller

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
10-2014

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Real Estate Investing
  • Project Management
  • Real Estate Portfolio Development
  • Business Leadership
  • Air Traffic Controller Certified
  • Business Management
  • Real Estate Negotiations
  • Project estimating
  • Financial management
  • Consulting
  • Negotiation

Certification

  • NMLS Certified
  • Real Estate Sale Certified MI & FL
  • Air Traffic Controller Tower Rating

Awards


2015 Tower Controller of the Quarter

October 2015

2014 Certified Physical Training Leader

August 2014

2013 Senior Airman Below the Zone

June 2013

2011 Thunderbolt Award; Fitness Excellence Award

July 2011

2011 Basic Military Training Honor Graduate

Timeline

Owner

By Design Consulting
07.2020 - Current

Logistics Specialist

Meijer
07.2020 - 08.2022

Real Estate Sales Consultant

Bella Bay Real Estate
11.2015 - Current

Air Traffic Controller

United States Air Force
06.2011 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Management Marketing

Purdue University - North Central

Associate of Science - Supply Chain Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Associate of Science - Air Traffic Controller

Community College of The Air Force

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