Tom Kruse
Strategic Business Partner at Business Relationship Management Institute (BRM Institute)- Claim this Profile
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Diana Courtney-Smith
At the risk of sounding like the other recommendations, I have to start with Tom is wonderful and one-of-a-kind! Not for lack of effort on my part, Tom didn't work on my team, but due to his collaborative nature, there were numerous opportunities to work with him on projects, and while creating solutions and learning opportunities for association members and partners. Tom is innately curious about the people he encounters, which translates into an authentic desire to help them in whatever capacity he is currently working. He has a talent for recognizing issues and knowing whom to engage to fix them. He truly embodies "teamwork" and "leadership" and will be an asset everywhere he goes in the future.
Cori Chaffee
Tom is wonderful! With excellent people skills, passion for whatever he is doing, and a willingness to learn and grow, he can do anything out in front of him. When he was on my team, he enthusiastically tackled any task, and did it well. His warm personality puts everyone at ease, and makes the work environment warm and inviting. Tom is a treasure, and a benefit to any team.
Diana Courtney-Smith
At the risk of sounding like the other recommendations, I have to start with Tom is wonderful and one-of-a-kind! Not for lack of effort on my part, Tom didn't work on my team, but due to his collaborative nature, there were numerous opportunities to work with him on projects, and while creating solutions and learning opportunities for association members and partners. Tom is innately curious about the people he encounters, which translates into an authentic desire to help them in whatever capacity he is currently working. He has a talent for recognizing issues and knowing whom to engage to fix them. He truly embodies "teamwork" and "leadership" and will be an asset everywhere he goes in the future.
Cori Chaffee
Tom is wonderful! With excellent people skills, passion for whatever he is doing, and a willingness to learn and grow, he can do anything out in front of him. When he was on my team, he enthusiastically tackled any task, and did it well. His warm personality puts everyone at ease, and makes the work environment warm and inviting. Tom is a treasure, and a benefit to any team.
Diana Courtney-Smith
At the risk of sounding like the other recommendations, I have to start with Tom is wonderful and one-of-a-kind! Not for lack of effort on my part, Tom didn't work on my team, but due to his collaborative nature, there were numerous opportunities to work with him on projects, and while creating solutions and learning opportunities for association members and partners. Tom is innately curious about the people he encounters, which translates into an authentic desire to help them in whatever capacity he is currently working. He has a talent for recognizing issues and knowing whom to engage to fix them. He truly embodies "teamwork" and "leadership" and will be an asset everywhere he goes in the future.
Cori Chaffee
Tom is wonderful! With excellent people skills, passion for whatever he is doing, and a willingness to learn and grow, he can do anything out in front of him. When he was on my team, he enthusiastically tackled any task, and did it well. His warm personality puts everyone at ease, and makes the work environment warm and inviting. Tom is a treasure, and a benefit to any team.
Diana Courtney-Smith
At the risk of sounding like the other recommendations, I have to start with Tom is wonderful and one-of-a-kind! Not for lack of effort on my part, Tom didn't work on my team, but due to his collaborative nature, there were numerous opportunities to work with him on projects, and while creating solutions and learning opportunities for association members and partners. Tom is innately curious about the people he encounters, which translates into an authentic desire to help them in whatever capacity he is currently working. He has a talent for recognizing issues and knowing whom to engage to fix them. He truly embodies "teamwork" and "leadership" and will be an asset everywhere he goes in the future.
Cori Chaffee
Tom is wonderful! With excellent people skills, passion for whatever he is doing, and a willingness to learn and grow, he can do anything out in front of him. When he was on my team, he enthusiastically tackled any task, and did it well. His warm personality puts everyone at ease, and makes the work environment warm and inviting. Tom is a treasure, and a benefit to any team.
Credentials
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The High Performing BRM Designation
Barkley Consulting GroupMar, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Business Relationship Management Institute (BRM Institute)
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategic Business Partner
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Aug 2018 - Present
-Build relationships with corporate member teams of different sizes and across different industries; supporting small, medium, and large organizations.-Manage the daily, monthly, and quarterly communications for all partnerships with external training organizations.-Communicated the changes to a global certification program to all trainers over an extended period of time.-Presented regularly on innovative concepts to groups of 25 and more.
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Marketing and Content Strategist
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
-Promoted social media across LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook with proficiency in the Hootsuite platform.-Facilitated the hiring process of new employees.
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B-School Tutors LLC
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Education Administration Programs
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Academic Tutor
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Sep 2015 - Present
-Partner with students individually to help them achieve their academic goals. -Build strong relationships with students to elevate the brand of the tutoring service. -Partner with students individually to help them achieve their academic goals. -Build strong relationships with students to elevate the brand of the tutoring service.
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Self-employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Sep 2018 - Present
-Pitched, wrote, and edited 150+ leading-edge articles and developed strategic video content for global audiences on topics like EQ, organizational purpose, and relationships to establish an overarching philosophy of the most productive workplace.-Guided an international team of 10 thought leaders to identify and share a theory of relationships as the center of organizations.
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Independent Traveler & Writer
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2020
-Traveled to various countries in Asia and Europe and shared my experiences in written form.-Taught English to a school of students outside of Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Win-Kel
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United States
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Retail
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Co-Founder / CMO
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May 2016 - Sep 2020
-Developed marketing strategy and materials across a number of university campuses and cities. -Co-managed a team of employees and interns dedicated to scaling the impact of a self-storage app. -Pitched at, and built relationships at Collision Conference. Description Win-Kel offers the AirBnB like service in the self-storage industry. You can rent the exact space you want (e.g. 4'x6'), much cheaper in comparison to traditional storage units which offer fixed space with a high price. If you have extra space in your house or apartment (i.e. empty closet, bedroom, basement), you can make money off of the unused space instead of just leaving it.
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The Fuller Center for Housing
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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International Intern
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Oct 2018 - Feb 2019
-Built relationships with organizations to support international missionary work and life-changing experiences. -Built relationships with organizations to support international missionary work and life-changing experiences.
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Delphi
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United Kingdom
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales & Business Analysis Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
-Investigated numerous international delivery routes to help Delphi avoid up to an additional $2.6M annual cost increase for outbound logistics. -Developed a cost-analysis tool to improve the forecasting of the Commerical Vehicle Group. -Collaborated with a team of interns to develop a long-standing intern onboarding process. -Investigated numerous international delivery routes to help Delphi avoid up to an additional $2.6M annual cost increase for outbound logistics. -Developed a cost-analysis tool to improve the forecasting of the Commerical Vehicle Group. -Collaborated with a team of interns to develop a long-standing intern onboarding process.
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Residential Programs and Services
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Resident Assistant
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Aug 2014 - May 2016
-Developed a close-knit community among dozens of students from different backgrounds. -Connected residents to campus resources, organizations, clubs, and other students to help them achieve their academic and personal goals. -Worked with a team of RAs to ensure the safety of 1200+ students in Teter Residence Hall. -Developed a close-knit community among dozens of students from different backgrounds. -Connected residents to campus resources, organizations, clubs, and other students to help them achieve their academic and personal goals. -Worked with a team of RAs to ensure the safety of 1200+ students in Teter Residence Hall.
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Solo Traveler
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May 2015 - Jul 2015
-Networked with, and befriended, individuals from 15+ countries which span across five different continents. -Traveled alone for six weeks to 16 different cities and stayed within a budget of $2,000. -Networked with, and befriended, individuals from 15+ countries which span across five different continents. -Traveled alone for six weeks to 16 different cities and stayed within a budget of $2,000.
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Indiana University Kelley School of Business
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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K204 Peer Tutor
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
-Selected by Kelley staff to aid an honors class of 30 Kelley students in better understanding information technology systems. -Coach students through a vast array of analytical problems through the mediums of Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel. -Selected by Kelley staff to aid an honors class of 30 Kelley students in better understanding information technology systems. -Coach students through a vast array of analytical problems through the mediums of Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel.
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Royal United Mortgage
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United States
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Financial Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Information Technology Intern
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2012
-Supported the technological needs and concerns of employees. -Developed a skeleton website for a permanent progress tracking system to be used by nearly 200 employees. -Imaged WYSE computers and replaced the outdated models with their newer versions. -Supported the technological needs and concerns of employees. -Developed a skeleton website for a permanent progress tracking system to be used by nearly 200 employees. -Imaged WYSE computers and replaced the outdated models with their newer versions.
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Waterski Instructor
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
-Taught children ages 6-15 how to water ski and wakeboard. -Maintained photo records of the classes, documenting 400+ pictures per week. -Assisted in basic functions required by the job such as: preparing the boat, driving the boat, equipping the children, and looking out for their safety. -Taught children ages 6-15 how to water ski and wakeboard. -Maintained photo records of the classes, documenting 400+ pictures per week. -Assisted in basic functions required by the job such as: preparing the boat, driving the boat, equipping the children, and looking out for their safety.
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Education
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2013 - 2017
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing & Professional Sales
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