Kristin Rutke
Science and Technology Sales Specialist at Spectrum Educational Supplies Limited- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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LEGO Education Master Trainer
LEGO EducationNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
LEGO Education Trainer
LEGO EducationJan, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Spectrum Educational Supplies Limited
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Canada
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Science and Technology Sales Specialist
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May 2011 - Present
At Spectrum Education, Catalogue Directors are responsible for providing support and product knowledge to the Regional Team, marketing their specific discipline through print and electronic mediums, and for developing relationships in the interest of sales with the Educational Industry. Catalogue Development and Marketing Strengths-Manage key vendor relationships such as relationships with LEGO Education, FIRST, Learning Resources and National Geographic. -Host meetings with new and current suppliers for Annual product selection for the new Catalogue. -Product evaluation for consideration in current catalogue and web offering-Follow branding guidelines for outbound Marketing of LEGO Education resources, both web and print based, including an exclusive Robotics line, NXT and EV3.-Create monthly email blasts to highlight the best selling and new products for current customers. Sales Strengths-Teachers, Curriculum Consultants, Purchasing agents and other science and technology enthusiasts.-Revenue growth through analyzing customer needs and developing solutions to meet those needs.-Develop and facilitate workshops for educators on technology products, such as interactive white boards, LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT, LEGO WINDSTORMS EV3, and WeDO. -Volunteering at local robotics competitions as well as organizing and hosting a competition for 300 competitors and 400 spectators.-Provide National support and product knowledge for regional representatives to assist with sales.-Responsible for sales of 152 page Elementary Science and Technology Catalogue in Ontario.-Experience with quotes, tender pricing and over seeing $100,000+ district implementations.-Highly proficient with Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook-Well Networked within the Elementary Education Industry, primarily in the GTA.-Familiar with the Ontario Science Curriculum, with some knowledge of the other provincial curriculum. Show less
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Accounting
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Dec 2010 - May 2011
Responsibilities-Matching vendor invoices with receivable documents from the warehouse.-Follow up on any missing invoices or packing slips through email and phone calls.-Managed a vendor contact list of over 1,000 contacts for North America and 100 Overseas.
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Brookhaven Dressage Inc
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Mt Albert, Ontario
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Professional Groom to a Canadian Olympic Dressage Competitor
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May 2008 - Nov 2010
Responsible for the care, feed program and exercise regime for 10 competition horses. Management of lesson, farrier, veterinary and feed programs. Organizing and packing for up to 8 competitive horses. Care and maintenance during stays at off site competitions and clinics. Laundry services for all barn. Responsible for the care, feed program and exercise regime for 10 competition horses. Management of lesson, farrier, veterinary and feed programs. Organizing and packing for up to 8 competitive horses. Care and maintenance during stays at off site competitions and clinics. Laundry services for all barn.
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Education
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2012 - 2012
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services -
2010 - 2011
Humber College
Communication Certificate, Emergency Telecommunications -
2007 - 2008
Carleton University
Criminology
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