Kon Apostolopoulos

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kon since 2012. He has brought his expertise to the table as we designed, developed and facilitated several training opportunities for employees. The strengths he consistently brings to the table include: strong knowledge of organizational development; solid understanding of instructional design; exceptional communication skills - both in the creation and delivery of training; interpersonal and organizational savvy ... all leading to exceeding the needs of organization / group he is working with! ”

“Kon has been a tremendous coach over the years and has supported me as a leadership development expert, an executive coach, and a talent management consultant. Kon has provided value not only in my professional life but also in my personal life and I consider him a true partner. ”

“Coach Kon is a professional miracle worker! Kon helps me view complex issues from different viewpoints and gives me tactical approaches to overcome challenges. His program of developing and implementing goals geared towards my passions and strengths gets me where I need to be. His continuous guidance has led to a better self-awareness and developmental growth in my career. Above all else, he listens to fully understand my professional career challenges, which often means the world in the moment of feeling stuck. Thank you for everything you do for myself and the others at AP. ”

“I have had the privilege and honor of working with Kon over the past several years. We initially partnered on a leadership development program for our college. His desire to understand our needs and his ability to design a customized program to meet those needs was impressive. After that first program, we quickly recognized the incredible skill and talent he has as a leadership development expert and so partnered on multiple other leadership development opportunities. Kon is a highly skilled facilitator who is able to engage employees at every level and in every position. He deeply cares about his clients and their success, a unique quality that leads to truly impactful outcomes. Anyone who works with Kon or participates in his programs will be forever positively impacted. ”

“I had no idea how impactful my time with Kon would end up being for my growth and development as a leader. I had the great privilege of attending his management classes and his executive development classes. I then went on to do personal growth and leadership coaching with him. In that time, I learned not only the tactical skills I needed to effectively manage a team, but he helped me identify my personal strengths and blind spots as a leader. I am a more skilled and confident director thanks to his input and mentorship. Any company I work for will benefit from the investment made in my time with Kon. I am forever grateful for the experience. ”

“I had the opportunity to work with Kon at Front Range Community College where he developed a complete project management training program as well as facilitated a mission statement development session for my team retreat. Kon is an exceptionally dynamic presenter with the ability to draw diverse personalities into the discussion. He distills the salient ideas from various points-of-view into a coherent whole. His organizational skills, hard work and follow up resulted in on-time delivery of excellent end products which required no rework. Kon has the ability to work with at all levels in both remote and on-site environments. Working with Kon will provide great value to any organization.”

“Kon is a detail-oriented manager with an outstanding ability to define and execute complex business strategies resulting in improved processes and efficiencies.”

“Kon is a huge value to any company /employer. Kon's knowledge base is deep and wide and he is especially talented in sharing this knowledge. Things will always go better if Kon is on the team.”

“I have always known Kon to be diligent in his work. He is constantly going above and beyond the call of duty. Kon has always been a great resource for training and team building. He has a certain insight on situations and can bring them to different light.”

“Kon is a dynamic and intuitive individual with a strong sense of ethics and a flare for detail. He has exhibited consistent flexibility and resourcefulness and would be an asset to any team. I highly recommend Kon and would enjoy working with him on any project.”

“I had the extreme good fortune of working with and coming to know Kon through Rock Bottom. I know Kon to be increadibly insightful, detail oriented and thoughtful in the work that he does. He is strategic in nature, allowing him to create big picture results while still maintaining control of the smaller facets of a project. I highly recommend Kon to anyone looking for immediate impact within their organization.”

“Kon is the ultimate professional with a keen eye for detail and project management skills that companies desperately need. His ability to work well with others is outstanding. He is very passionate about everything he does and always achieves whatever challenge is put in front of him. I really enjoyed working with him and would definitely jump at the chance to work with him in the future.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Kon over several years. He has fantastic presentation skills and is able to captivate an audience. Kon was open to feedback and was also skilled at delivering feedback. I enjoyed working with Kon and believe he would be an asset to any team and would be an excellent role model.”

“It was my regular pleasure to work with Kon. He spends time really listening to a situation before working together as a strong partner to collaborate on making change. His vast experience in leadership development allows him to pull from a variety of experiences to deliver a perfect end product. It was my joy to work with and get to know this outstanding human being!”

“I have worked with Kon for a number of years, his organizational skills and attention to detail has benefited our organization down to the operator level. Integrity, honesty and patience are three words that best describe our working relationship. A true team player and student of Life, Kon has taken situations, outlined the strengths and weaknesses and delivered game plans that get the job done. I can fully recommend Kon in any endeavor that he feels he can tackle.”

“Kon is a valued and trusted colleague. He has an incredible talent for understanding processes and is extremely rational in his thinking things through. Kon has taught me a lot during my time working with him.”

“I am writing about someone I've enjoyed and respected knowing for a few years, both personally and professionally. Kon is both a successful team member and leader, and that ability to empathize and drive both sides of any project or initiative is priceless. He was part of the Leadership and Organizational Development side of our team, and his keen intelligence, listening abilities to discern the immediate and subtle nuances of a situation and its solution, and his openness to apply what he knew and what he was learning to the success of a shared endeavor endeared him both to individuals and the organization. He is a rare combination of critical knowledge, patience, and practical approach to see things for what they are and make the most of them for everyone concerned. I'd be proud and enthusiastic to have him on my team again.”

“I wish I had the opportunity to work more with Kon. He is a focused, creative influencer that anyone and/or organization can learn and benefit from. I value his keen insight, patience and natural coaching and nurturing ability. Looking forward to future opportunities to work together. And if that's not enough - check out his multi-accomplished certifications and language skills. Truly the entire package.”

“2 words - TOTAL PACKAGE!!! I had been witness to Kon's skills as an audience observer - so when I became a Vice President and needed to finalize our team strategy as well strengthen our leadership and organizational development, having Kon lead our offsite team effort proved very rewarding. Kon is the go to person. He is a proven leader in organization and leadership development. Highly experienced, detail oriented, very personable, and adept at coming up with unique solutions/recommendations for your business challenge.”

“Kon is an absolute pleasure to work with. I have worked with him on several occassions over my tenure and everytime he has exemplified true patience and professionalism. He is very knowledgeable with people development and would be a huge asset to any business.”

“Kon and I have worked together for the last several years at Rock Bottom's corporate support office. Kon's critical thinking skills and deep experience in training and internal development programs makes him a valuable asset to any company committed to the development and growth of its own people. Kon is exceptional at working in group settings often leading the discussion and drawing the best from the surrounding group members. I have benefited both professionally and personally from having worked with Kon and would welcome that opportunity in the future to do so again.”

“Kon's ability to lead and develop high performing teams was clearly evident during my tenure at Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc. His commitment to training excellence & operational organization would be a valuable asset to any company seeking a dynamic leader.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Kon on numerous Six Sigma projects during our tenure at Cendant. Kon is a proven leader and is able to adapt to any situation presented to him. He is creative, flexible and not afraid to delve into unfamiliar territory. Kon has shown he has the ability to adjust his training and presentation style to all levels of the organization and is always able to captivate and motivate the audience. He has a great work ethic and is not afraid to roll up his sleeves when necessary. Kon was a wonderful colleague to work with.”

“Kon has been a valuable asset to the organization as he is adept in using both his analytical and people skills. He has proven to be very capable at managing projects, leading teams, and facilitating change. During the company’s largest program deployment, his commitment, discipline, organization skills, and systems thinking contributed greatly to the successful execution of the plan. His ability to adapt his communication style and relate to the different levels of stakeholders helped others embrace the new functionality and overall changes. Since then, Kon has taken over this same program and managed to deliver consistent, reliable, and meaningful results to support our business intelligence, with only a few resources, a small team, and a positive attitude. I have enjoyed working with Kon and would recommend him for any role that requires leading others, thinking creatively, and getting results.”

“I would recommend Kon Apostolopoulos for any opportunity he chooses to pursue. He is ensured success because of his strong work ethic, his communication skills, his management technique and his ability to get the job done. He is well versed in all technical aspects of the job at hand and knows how to complete any project so that the end user is assured success. Please don't hesitate to contact me for further information if necessary. Jan Criss”

“I have worked with Kon on several projects, and his knowledge, and attention to detail have always been impressive.”

“Kon is very detailed oriented. Takes the time to answer questions and provide support as needed. Kon is an honorable person with great character.”

“Kon is a great person to work with he is a strong member of our team. He adds great value to our company and is extremely well liked. Kons work ethics and organization skills make him a very valuable asset in any company he chooses to be a part of. Kon has always been very helpful and jumps in when needed.”

“I worked with Kon on a couple different projects at Rock Bottom. He always had great insight and innovative thinking on how to approach training. He was also very helpful as a go to guy when you needed to solve a problem and needed some fresh perspective. Kon's leadership on many projects lead to success.”

“Kon wore many hats during my tenure with him. He always took on new challenges with an upbeat demeanor. Kon was excellent at breaking down complex issues and communicating to a wide variety of audiences. Kon has a diverse background which allows him to give relevant feedback and leadership in process/training design and rollout initiatives.”

“I've had the pleasure of knowing Kon for almost 5 years as we worked together on various company initiatives while we were colleagues. I have always been very impressed with his work. At all times I have found him to be dependable, reliable, process oriented, results driven and conscientious. He has great attention to detail and has worked well across all levels in the organization to improve and maintain workflow and productivity. He's a dedicated team player that is not only a pleasure to be around, but elevates the performance of those around him. Kon would be a tremendous asset for any company and I whole heartedly would without any reservation recommend Kon to any organization. If you have any further questions with regard to his background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to call me.”

“Kon has been a trusted colleague, partner and leader in the time I have worked with him at Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc. Kon was a champion of change and development in our group; he added value, insight and perspective to developing systems and standards at RBR.”

“Kon's skills and experience are top notch. With his background in different industries it is clear his expertise is universal. He is extremely organized, detail oriented and comes with a great sense of humor. His pride in his work is some of the best I have ever seen. Kon can traverse varying types of personalities with the goal of getting the project successfully completed. He can work at all levels of an organization. Kon would be an asset to any company.”

“Kon was hired to work in the training department at Rock Bottom Restaurants just as I was moving from training to purchasing. Our departments coordinated the back office system implementation and transition. Kon is diligent and focused. He has the intellect and capacity to quickly learn new challenges and apply his skills in any aspect of project management, people management and business strategy. Kon’s best quality is his people skills. He listens completely and works with teams to achieve the best solution. He has a tremendous can do attitude.”

“The first time I saw Kon facilitate I discovered that he had a special way about him--advanced well beyond his years! Always having the greater task in mind, he could help anyone understand the deepest of concepts and transition them into practical means. In addition, he was a pleasure to work alongside and I found him to be exceptionally professional and reliable.”

“I worked closely with Kon on the same team for 2 years at Cendant TDS. Besides being a joy to work with, Kon is a take-charge person who is able to present creative ideas and communicate the benefits to all levels of the organization. He sucessfully lead our Six Sigma efforts, which resulted in significanty cost savings. Kon consistently assumes a leadership role in project and meeting work, and inspired and motivated other employees. He is an excellent team-player and a valuable asset to any team.”

“It is very rare to find an individual who has an operating arsenal of knowledge, approachability, passion, patience, and commitment to excellence. Kon is that rare individual. I have had the extreme pleasure to work with Kon at RockBottom Restaurants where I was able to see Kon's leadership skills displayed on a daily basis. Talent like Kon's doesn't come along very often, I'm glad I was able to experience what an impact player Kon truly is.”

“Kon and I worked together for four years and I found out quickly he is a man of high integrity and trust. His value system supported our culture perfectly. His ability to diagnose situations and problem solve was tremendous.He provided the company with a high level of strategic analysis and development, and truly made a difference. Kon always seeked to understand and listen before offering suggestions. Even when his work load was very busy he still found the time to provide help and support when we needed it, and he always did it with a smile. I would highly recommend Kon for a position within any organization. Regards, Bob Schams”

“Kon is a pleasure to work with; very detail-oriented, knowledgeable in his area of expertise and willing to patiently instruct and guide those not as well-versed in his field areas. Kon has a calming demeanor and is great at keeping a group on task and focused- a supreme cat-herder! I have sincerely enjoyed working with Kon over the last several years, and have found his wisdom and insight valuable on our joint tasks.”

“My first contact with business improvement methodologies in general and with Six Sigma in particular was with Kon. Kon impressed me from the first time we met as a very knowledgeable and passionate individual in the world on business improvement. Kon was one of the key reasons why I embraced Six Sigma and business improvement. His passion, his knowledge, his drive are things that motivate anyone working with him. Kon is someone I would definitely recommend and would like to work with again.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Kon during a culinary back office system rollout. Kon was instrumental in the training and implementation of our company wide rollout and then remained available indefinitley for on-going support.”