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Ruth Bruce

Ruth Bruce

Birkenhead,AUK

Summary

Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Kinross Group Limited
02.2002 - Current
  • Oversaw operations and managed customer/partner relationships
  • Monitored administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Developed operational strategy with Co-Director
  • Negotiated successful sale of the business.

Board Chairperson

LCONZ - (Library Consortia Of NZ)
01.2004 - 12.2010
  • Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
  • Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
  • Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions, and future plans.
  • Negotiated and resolved conflicts between stakeholders.
  • Managed recruitment and performance of GM
  • Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information, and fielded questions.

General Manager

Workplace Support
02.1998 - 12.2002
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase business and diversified services on offer
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Worked closely with the Board Chairman to transform both the organisation and the Board to a skills based organisation

Marketing Segmentation Manager

AMP Society
02.1998 - 02.2002
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ

Teachers Certificate

Christchurch College of Education
Christchurch, NZ

Executive Management Training

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW, Australia

National Certificate in Business Studies

The Open Polytechnic
Distance Learning

Governance Training

NZ Institute Of Directors
Wellington, NZ

Skills

  • Sales Leadership
  • Account Management
  • Client Relationships
  • Contract Management
  • Business Planning

Timeline

Board Chairperson

LCONZ - (Library Consortia Of NZ)
01.2004 - 12.2010

Managing Director

Kinross Group Limited
02.2002 - Current

General Manager

Workplace Support
02.1998 - 12.2002

Marketing Segmentation Manager

AMP Society
02.1998 - 02.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology

University of Canterbury

Teachers Certificate

Christchurch College of Education

Executive Management Training

University of Wollongong

National Certificate in Business Studies

The Open Polytechnic

Governance Training

NZ Institute Of Directors

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