Kolton Kersten
Grimes,IA
Summary
An accomplished professional with exceptional leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills. A focused leader adept at overcoming adversity and challenges in a team environment, and, if necessary, working alone. These traits and skills were paramount in attaining personal and professional achievements throughout life including surviving bacterial meningitis in route to becoming a 2x All American wrestler in college, earning a masters degree, motivational speaking, excelling in the professional workplace, as a loving husband, and father of two beautiful children.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Operator
Diamond Y Logistics
08.2021 - Current
- Reduced order processing times with improved logistic strategies and better coordination between departments.
- Optimized transportation routes for cost savings and faster deliveries, resulting in increased revenue.
- Maintained impeccable safety standards throughout the warehouse resulting in fewer accidents and a safer work environment.
- Evaluated employee performances based on factors such as timeliness of deliveries, accuracy of orders filled, and activeness of communication.
Head Assistant Wrestling Coach
Iowa Central Community College
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Created comprehensive off season training program to maintain wrestler fitness levels and readiness for the upcoming season.
- Recruited talented individuals to join the wrestling program through multiple outreach initiatives.
- Assisted the Athletic Director and Head Coach in various day to day responsibilities.
- Concurrently worked in the Student Administration Department on campus and oversaw implementation of individualized student development plans while providing students with academic counseling support.
Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coach
Midland University
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Assisted head coach in planning and executing daily practice sessions for improved skill development.
- Balanced coaching responsibilities with graduate coursework demands and provided academic support to wrestlers by monitoring study hall hours or tutoring when needed.
Head Assistant Wrestling Coach
Northwestern College
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Developed strong relationships with the wrestlers to encourage support and involvement in their faith, academics, and athletic lives.
- Assisted the Head Coach in all recruiting duties.
- Coached and mentored a bilateral amputee wrestler and created unique practice plans to accommodate his needs ultimately resulting in him becoming an NAIA National Qualifier.
Education
Master of Science - Adult And Organizational Learning
Midland University
Fremont, NE05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Performance And Fitness Management
Midland University
Fremont, NE05.2015
Associate of Arts -
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA05.2012
High School Diploma -
Logan-Magnolia High School
Logan, IA05.2009
Skills
- Leader
- Hard Worker
- Efficient Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Physical Fitness
- Public Speaking
- Videography
Accomplishments
Motivational Speaking —
Toured across the country speaking to dozens of major companies, schools, sports teams, and athletes about my story of surviving death and beating bacterial meningitis en route to becoming a 2x All American. The following links are to some of the speeches I have given:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtMWlWVA42k&t=38s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fqERnFwLv4
Coaching —
Coached 22 All Americans and 5 National Champions
Coached multiple conference champions
Lead multiple teams to top 5 national standings
Helped lay the foundation for the Women’s wrestling program at Iowa Central
Athletic —
NAIA All American, (3rd) 2015
Midland University Team Captain, 2014, 2015
NJCAA All American, (3rd) 2012
NJCAA National Qualifier, 2011
NJCAA Team Duals National Champions, 2010, 2011
NJCAA National Tournament Champions, 2010
Four time Iowa High School State Qualifier, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Three time Iowa High School State Team Duals place winners (2nd, 2nd, 3rd), 2006, 2007, 2009
Timeline
Logistics Operator
Diamond Y Logistics
08.2021 - Current
Head Assistant Wrestling Coach
Iowa Central Community College
06.2018 - 08.2021
Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coach
Midland University
10.2016 - 06.2018
Head Assistant Wrestling Coach
Northwestern College
06.2015 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Adult And Organizational Learning
Midland University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Performance And Fitness Management
Midland University
Associate of Arts -
Iowa Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Logan-Magnolia High School
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