Kathe Rusnak

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Overland Park, Kansas, United States, United States
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About Kathe Rusnak

My passion is to instill my expertise and lead the creative process in developing new products, services, programs and events. With my international experience and working in diverse markets and verticals, I've had success with growing businesses, keeping a close eye on profit/loss, strategy, accountability and exceeding expectations of clients and consumers.Specialties include: strategic market planning, brand management, client / consumer focus, corporate communications, content marketing, web design, advertising, public relations, business development / analysis, international marketing, tradeshow and event planning, vendor / contract negotiation, product management, merchandising, profit / loss accountability.

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  • Ken-A-Vision Mfg., Inc.
    Director Of Business Development
    Ken-A-Vision Mfg., Inc. Jan 2017 - Aug 2019
    Kansas City, Missouri Area
    Manage all client relationships, product lines, bids/quotes, marketing and sales activities.
  • Kc Startup Village'S Meca Challenge
    Co-Creator / Planner
    Kc Startup Village'S Meca Challenge Jun 2013 - Feb 2014
    Kansas City, Kansas
    Led the branding, communications and logistics for the inaugural MECA (Most Entrepreneurial City in America) Student Innovation Challenge, funded by a Kansas Workforce Development grant, the Kauffman Foundation, and local businesses. Exposed students to entrepreneurship through experiential learning and real-world experience. The program is now run by Affinity Enterprise Group's CEED (Center of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development).
  • American Marketing Association - Kansas City Chapter
    Board Member, Director Of Volunteers, Vp Of Programming And Annual Seminar
    American Marketing Association - Kansas City Chapter Jul 2008 - Jun 2013
    Kansas City
    Created and executed 35 professional development programs (annual seminars, monthly luncheons, workshops, networking events) featuring leading national and local marketing executives (ABC Entertainment, Nike, Sprint Center/AEG, Southwest Airlines, Kraft Foods, U.S. Census Bureau, Garmin, The Roasterie, Boulevard Brewery, Barkley, Digital Evolution Group). Awarded Programming Overall Excellence and Special Merit by International AMA Headquarters.
  • Ken-A-Vision
    Director Of Marketing And Sales
    Ken-A-Vision Jun 2007 - Feb 2013
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Led the marketing and sales activities and team for this manufacturer of digital and analog cameras, microscopes and application software for the global K-12 STEM education market.
  • Electronic Data Systems
    Marketing Business Partner
    Electronic Data Systems Jan 2006 - Aug 2006
    Overland Park, Kansas
    Planned and managed marketing activities during the EDS acquisition of BV Solutions Group. Planned clients events during key industry conferences. Supported sales pursuits.
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  • Bv Solutions Group, Subsidiary Of Black & Veatch
    Marketing Director
    Bv Solutions Group, Subsidiary Of Black & Veatch Mar 2000 - Dec 2005
    Overland Park, Kansas
    Planned and managed all marketing activities including strategic planning, advertising, PR, collateral development, tradeshows, events and digital marketing for this subsidiary of Black & Veatch, a global engineering firm.
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  • Adidas-Salomon Ag, World Headquarters
    Business Unit Manager
    Adidas-Salomon Ag, World Headquarters Jan 1998 - Jun 1999
    Herzogenaurach, Germany
    Recruited to lead the 2-year-old accessories business unit of 250 seasonal styles of headwear, hardware, hosiery and licensed (pro and Olympic) sports accessories for the global market. Managed a staff of associates. Spearheaded projects for new product innovations and marketing/sales tools. Repositioned accessory product to be consistent with Adidas brand strategies.
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  • Nike Europe B.V.
    Product Line Manager
    Nike Europe B.V. Jun 1992 - Dec 1997
    Hilversum, The Netherlands
    Established a product line of seasonal accessories consisting of 160 styles of headwear, sports bags, hosiery, and other sports accessories for the European market. Managed sports graphics t-shirt program and soccer accessories. Managed product development process from design concept to final production. Conceived products that revived the Nike Europe accessories business and were adopted by the U.S., Asian and Latin American markets.
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  • Nike Europe B.V.
    Advertising Coordinator
    Nike Europe B.V. Mar 1991 - May 1992
    Darmstadt, Germany / Hilversum, The Netherlands
    Liaision with U.S. headquarters, U.S. based ad agency, country ad managers, regional ad agencies, translators, and vendors regarding all aspects of advertising. Organized and assisted in major international and pre-Olympic photo shoots. Coordinated an award-winning, 5-country, 5-page, European women's print campaign in Vogue, Elle and Marie-Claire.
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  • Nike Germany Gmbh
    Sales Representative
    Nike Germany Gmbh Jun 1986 - Apr 1991
    Darmstadt, Germany
    Promoted to manage the sales and product training of Nike footwear, apparel and accessories into 40 retail accounts of the American, British and Canadian armed forces across Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium. Presented / advised the client buyers in product line selection from Nike U.S. and European lines. Coordinated / assisted with key promotional events (Jordan Slam Dunk Contests, Berlin / Frankfurt Marathons, ISPO Tradeshows).
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  • Nike Germany Gmbh
    Administrative Assistant
    Nike Germany Gmbh Aug 1984 - May 1986
    Darmstadt, Germany
    Hired by the General Manager to pioneer the new sales department servicing American, British, and Canadian armed forces accounts in Europe. Set up processes to bring the business in house from the external contractor. Organized executive meetings.
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Kathe Rusnak Skills

Product Marketing Advertising Business Development Marketing Strategy Trade Shows Strategic Planning Product Development Sales Marketing Brand Development Event Planning Event Management Sales Operations Management Branding And Identity Social Media Negotiation Corporate Communications Public Relations International Marketing P&l Management Leadership Strategy Key Account Management Digital Strategy Integrated Marketing Training Marketing Communications Email Marketing Events Account Management Online Marketing Marketing Management Online Advertising

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