Kiki Ruff
About Kiki Ruff
Kiki Ruff is a professional in Mid Market and Enterprise Sales Development, currently working at HAAS Alert in Chicago, Illinois. With a diverse background in business development, sales, and management, she emphasizes empathy and relationship-building in her strategies.
Current Role at HAAS Alert
Kiki Ruff currently serves as Mid Market / Enterprise Sales Development at HAAS Alert, a position held since 2024. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Kiki operates in a hybrid work environment. In this role, Kiki focuses on developing sales strategies and building relationships with mid-market and enterprise clients, utilizing a strong understanding of empathy and communication.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Kiki has extensive experience in business development, having worked as Director of Business Development at It's Destiny Recruiting from 2023 to 2024. Prior to that, Kiki was a Senior Business Development Manager at Yes Health from 2021 to 2023, where responsibilities included overseeing customer success and optimizing email prospecting. Kiki also held various roles at Yes Health, including Business Development Manager and Customer Success Manager.
Theatre and Nonprofit Management Background
Kiki has a background in theatre and nonprofit management, having worked as Managing Director at Chicago Street Theatre from 2019 to 2020 and as Director of Group Sales at Illinois Shakespeare Festival in 2019. Kiki also served in audience services at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival from 2016 to 2018, showcasing adaptability and leadership in managing diverse personalities within these environments.
Education and Training
Kiki graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre/Theater, completing the program from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, Kiki participated in the Sales Empowerment Group training program, earning recognition for achievements during the course. This educational background supports Kiki's skills in sales and relationship management.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Kiki owned and operated a mobile thrift business, achieving profitability within three months and selling it with a high profit margin after two years. This entrepreneurial experience demonstrates Kiki's ability to identify market opportunities and manage business operations effectively. Kiki also generated supplemental income through organic social media creation, showcasing skills in digital marketing.