Kyle Krause Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Provide strategic leadership and goal setting for the department. - Supervise team that manages event-related approvals, provides consultation services, and develops and implements policies and procedures.- Set the course for the department, developing strong cross-functional relationships as a trusted leader at the College.- Serve as the strategic planner responsible for proposing updates and modifications to department operations. - Develop and refine revenue-generating models of service.- Advise senior management on areas of success and improvement.- Play a lead planning & producing role for high profile College events.- Work closely with the President’s Office, Dean of the College, Board of Trustees, and other key stakeholders as needed.- Lead the department to provide planning guidance & logistical support for signature events managed by other departments.- Develop and manage processes for work flow, space scheduling, conference assistance, training, and event support.- Develop, publish, and revise robust communications to inform community of event-related policies and procedures. - Ensure collaborative means of working across all campus constituencies, including strong and efficient workflows with Purchasing, Finance/Accounting, and Facilities.- Create presentations/summaries as necessary for the communication of event and department-related information.- Further the development and implementation of internal and external rental program for campus spaces.- Oversee space rentals and negotiate rental contracts on behalf of the department. - Manage a tracking system for space requests, approvals, and rentals.- Oversee the Event Management System (EMS) software for the campus reservation process and work with fulfillment partners to monitor and strategically utilize.- Manage contracts with vendors.- Develop and maintain departmental budgets. - Manage a team of event planners and related staff, delegating responsibilities across team members.

New York, New York, United States

Provide leadership & expertise in the strategic planning & execution of events/programs on behalf of the deans of Columbia College (CC) and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Oversee team responsible for implementing events/programs designed for families, students, alumni, senior administrators, staff, and faculty of CC/SEAS ranging in size from 10 to 6,000 guests, including graduation ceremonies, academic celebrations, family and student events, and dinners/receptions.Specific responsibilities include:- Maintain a system of detailed project plans, budgets, post-event analyses, and timelines.- Ensure timely implementation of logistics (scheduling, catering, design, vendor relationships and contract negotiation.)- Manage team responsible for conceptualizing/administering high quality events; allocate resources and delegate responsibility across team members.- Serve as strategic planner responsible for proposing updates and modifications to event portfolio. - Support the offices of CC/SEAS with event planning, advice on event policies, preferred vendor relationships, and general recommendations.- Develop relationships and coordinate efforts with appropriate internal and external audiences.- Coordinate outreach and briefing information, liaise with distinguished speakers and guests, and evaluate communications strategies.- Manage staff recruitment and conduct performance reviews for staff and recommend staff development and training.

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Develop innovative and creative programming consistent with the university’s strategic plan and fundraising priorities. Spot cultural trends, stay on top of the news, and discover emerging alumni, parents and friends in a variety of industries. Provide primary direction and support for engagement activity throughout the Northeast Corridor, with a focus on building a sustainable fundraising pipeline while cultivating and stewarding existing donors. Specific responsibilities include:- Work in collaboration with Northeast Corridor staff, Giving Officers, Alumni Affairs staff, College and Unit staff, and Corporate and Foundation Relations to research, develop, plan and execute five to seven large scale programs focusing on a variety of topics, featuring alumni, professors and thought leaders from the primary industries in the Northeast Corridor.- Oversee all logistics for events and programs from start to finish, including appropriate follow-up for each event, including attendance metrics and participant surveys.- Cultivate and manage collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Greater New York City Area

Event Manager (September 2010 - July 2012)Assistant Director (July 2012 - March 2014)- Directed logistical arrangements, liaising with collaborative internal and external partners to provide vendor and venue management for 20-25 annual events- Planned, in conjunction with members of the Office of the Provost, Office of Global Centers, and the Office of Alumni and Development, international Presidential trips to South America to launch the opening of the seventh Global Center in Latin America (Santiago, Chile) and eighth Global Center in Latin America (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) as well as the re-launch of the Global Center in East Asia (Beijing, China)- Coordinated the management of delegation travel to China and South America, which included communications of event timelines, liaising with local government officials, managing and marketing of panel discussions and symposiums, as well as serving as point person on-site- Managed logistics, venue selection, program outline, and event marketing with the United Nations on execution of World Leaders Forum programs featuring the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga, and the President of the Republic of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - Negotiated best rates with catering, A/V, and related vendors, track expenditures, and maintain and adhere to strict departmental budgets- Managed the production, design and distribution process of a wide array of communications materials- Oversaw communications and outreach production meetings to develop strategies to reach a comprehensive audience with an invested interest in the related programming and events- Supervised and trained event coordinator staff in departmental protocol, University-wide processes and systems, as well as develop annual growth goals to foster professional success within the office and the campus community- Prepared briefings and proposals and conduct biographical background research for University staff and the Office of the President

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Specialist, Scientific Programming (June 2007-January 2008)Senior Specialist, Scientific Programming (January 2008-January 2009)Administrator, Scientific Programming (January 2009-July 2010)• Successfully planned and managed three of the largest international neurological conferences (Chicago, Seattle, and Toronto) with attendance reaching over 13,000. Achievements include raising millions of dollars in funds for neurological research and managing to a very constricted budget. • Coordinated with the research, education, and development functions to manage and enhance the public web-site and market organization and communications initiatives to meet the growing demands of members• Facilitated outreach to local businesses and organizations which enhanced the presence of the organization’s mission and vision within the community• Worked with external vendors on on-site logistics and marketing of events and programming• Organized more than 400 volunteers who assisted in the evaluation and assessment of educational and research program initiatives at the annual conference• Assisted Senior Director and Senior Manager with correspondence and meeting material preparation as needed• Compiled comprehensive reports and memos which enhanced knowledge-base of internal and external members• Provided ad-hoc analysis, support, and communication assistance as needed• Exhibited superb skills in leading, evidenced by rapid advancement within the organization

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Created campus outreach newsletters to generate interest in programs, work with professors to improve the program and to implement new concepts and ideas into the curriculum.• Developed an online toolkit for instructors to use as a resource for their classrooms and the leadership minor.• Interviewed, hired, and supervised twelve student leaders to represent the role of Co-Chair in the program.• Monitored and evaluated student progress throughout the program and encouraged participation in extra-curricular and networking programs, which sought to enhance the personal university experience.• Planned and lead weekly assemblies which trained in areas of personal leadership, group dynamics, diversity, and ethics and values.• Executed on-site logistics and management of programming, from scheduling to budget oversight.• Successfully promoted and implemented the New Student Weekend Program, which sought to ease the transition from high school to college for over 900 incoming freshmen, an increase of 150 students.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Higher And Postsecondary Education

Concentration in Organizational and Institutional Analysis

B.A., Journalism And Mass Communications

Activities and Societies: - YMCA Mentor: 2003-2004 - New Student Weekend Leader/Co-Chair: 2004-2005 - New Student Weekend Coordinator.