Ruth Claus Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Working with horses and special needs children, youth and adults to create life changing experiences and memories.

El Limon, Dominican Republic

Dream Riders serves individuals with physical, mental and/or emotional challenges through Equine-Assisted Activities & Therapies.

Greater St. Louis Area, Missouri, Usa

Ruth joined Advantage Capital in January 2017 as Senior Vice President of Business Development, leading the team mandated to make US government-guaranteed loans to qualified small businesses throughout the country. Using government-guaranteed lending tools, Advantage Capital can fund companies that may not be suitable for typical venture or private equity funding.Advantage Capital was founded in 1992 with a dual mission: to bring businesses, technologies and jobs to communities that have… Show more Ruth joined Advantage Capital in January 2017 as Senior Vice President of Business Development, leading the team mandated to make US government-guaranteed loans to qualified small businesses throughout the country. Using government-guaranteed lending tools, Advantage Capital can fund companies that may not be suitable for typical venture or private equity funding.Advantage Capital was founded in 1992 with a dual mission: to bring businesses, technologies and jobs to communities that have historically lacked access to investment capital, while also generating competitive returns for our investors. The firm uses this dual bottom line to measure its success. Advantage Capital provides equity and debt capital, along with value-added counsel and other support, to promising operating businesses that have the potential for excellent investor returns as well as significant community impact. We provide financing to established and emerging companies located in communities often overlooked by traditional sources of capital. Since 1992, we have invested more than $2 billion in over 660 companies throughout the country, spanning a diverse array of industry sectors and covering the entire risk spectrum. Show less

Greater St. Louis Area

Working with Corporate and Global Clients to set and achieve measurable revenue projection increases, business development and growth targets on time. Delivering robust sales strategies, tactical execution of plans, training, coaching, mentoring at all levels. Implementing structure, processes, playbooks, accountability, timelines and engagement initiatives to support a strong sales culture.

Toronto, Canada Area

Leading the company's national initiative to create a sales oriented culture shift. Responsible for driving RSA Canada to a customer centric organization through strategic planning, coordination with external consultants, MI analysis, coast to coast workshops and evaluations, execution of segmentation, organic growth and expansion practices, CSR engagement and Salesforce.com implementation. Facilitation of sale training and coaching for internal staff and external brokerage partners.

Halifax, Canada Area

Leading the Regional Business Development sales force in Atlantic Canada in personal and commercial insurance. Driving profitable, sustainable growth through broker relationship management, business plan strategies, collaboration with internal teams, marketing and promotion, brand awareness, superior service standards monitoring. Attained multiple performance recognition awards (both individual and team) and attained the highest staff engagement scores. Member of the national "Brilliant… Show more Leading the Regional Business Development sales force in Atlantic Canada in personal and commercial insurance. Driving profitable, sustainable growth through broker relationship management, business plan strategies, collaboration with internal teams, marketing and promotion, brand awareness, superior service standards monitoring. Attained multiple performance recognition awards (both individual and team) and attained the highest staff engagement scores. Member of the national "Brilliant Service" Committee. Show less

Atlantic Canada

Led the regional sales force targeting employer and affinity groups. Consistently over delivered, growing market share with top line performance that exceeded national averages. One a handful of national candidates selected for the Leadership Development Program that was designed to produce the future leaders of the company and successfully completed the Program.

Atlantic Canada

Responsible for marketing and managing group insurance programs for large employers and professional associations through a network of broker agencies. Exceeded annual sales targets for fives years resulting in total regional written premium growth from less than $100K to over $5,000K.

Certificate In Equine Assisted Learning, Equestrian/Equine Studies

Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Equestrian/Equine Studies

Activities and Societies: Dominican Republic Area Chair

Sales Management

Queens School of Business Sales Management Program

Marketing & International Business

Marketing & International Business

Business Administration (With Honors), Business/Commerce, General