1. TONI KRAUS
Brown Deer, WI 53223
Phone: (262) 515-2331
Email: skatinganimal@yahoo.com
~ EVENTS MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION SPECIALIST ~
Creative and detail-driven professional experienced in the planning, coordination,
administrative oversight and execution of diverse events, to include special/social events,
meetings and conferences, entertainment shows, and corporate/individual ceremonies.
Adept in managing all administrative functions, to include identifying event objectives,
developing strategies and managing all technical audio/visual needs, while providing
logistical and team guidance. Out-of-box thinker with the ability to partner in
recommending dates, devising timelines and planning the logistics of events to include
location/venue selection, budget management, and hiring of catering partners.
• Event Management
• Event Themes &
Logistics
• Client Needs Analysis
• Event Set-Up/Tear Down
• Production Management
• Pre & Post-Event
Analysis
• Team
Building/Management
• Logistics Coordination
• Administrative
Assistance
• Site/Vendor
Management
• Training &
Development
• Contracts &
Negotiations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Briggs & Stratton, Wauwatosa, WI 2015 -
2016
EVENTS & MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST (contract role)
Delivered all aspects of support in the execution of studio productions, proposals, special
projects while receiving and addressing all production requests for the department. Managed
the planning, coordination and running of all events, meetings, and video projects for Big
Backyard Studios and the auditorium.
• Coordinated, scheduled, and operated all audio/visual equipment for auditorium
meetings and all video studio equipment for all types of shoots.
• Improved accuracy, confidence, and efficiency with scripts, talent, administrative,
processes, and documents.
• Effectively project management with multiple events simultaneously.
• Led the design and 80% build of video set; saved department approx. $15K in set
design costs.
• Conducted all aspects of scriptwriting; developed procedure documents and request
forms.
• Developed creative ideas and concepts for videos; graphics, editing techniques,
annual Snapper and Simplicity updates, how-to videos, and numerous internal video
series such as Tool Works.
• Served in a variety of in-studio and remote video roles; director, producer, prompter
operator, camera operator, scriptwriter, set designer, and lighting designer.
• Led all aspects of live events and tapings in the video studio; served as producer,
camera operator, switcher, audio tech, prompter operator, and production assistant.
Exciting Events, New Berlin, WI 2015
EVENT & ACCOUNTABILITY ASSISTANT
Performed equipment operation, loading and unloading of event trucks to and from
companies and scheduled events, while assisting with the technical set-up and coordination of
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2. event logistics. Conferred with clients to identify logistics and resolve problems, while
advising vendors and ensuring that all aspects of events are handled/executed in accordance
to event specifications.
• Assisted with overseeing details pertinent to assigned events, to include seamless
timelines, equipment lists, and complete floorplans.
• Set-up and tore down equipment at corporate/school events; organized warehoused
equipment.
• Developed event production procedures, scheduling and documents.
Rave/Eagles Ballroom & Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI 2002 -
Present
EVENT STAGE MANAGER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Supervise and perform all administrative and technical logistics for events, review technical
requirements with various staff involved in planning the performance, and manage load-in,
show call and load-out shows. Assist with the identification, set-up and monitoring of all event
and show logistics.
• Work with teams in coordinating the development and production of event-related
materials.
• Partner in guest management, production schedule management, vendor
management, audio visual management, and event assessment.
• Set-up and monitor lighting, speakers/microphones and video equipment; assist with
all aspects of wardrobe and act as a dressing room assistant.
• Partner in the construction of sets, props and dress sets; perform all administrative
duties.
• Assist with the organization and preparation of photography shoots; determine
desired images and picture composition, and adjust subjects, equipment and lighting
to achieve desired effects.
• Coordinate scheduling and equipment needs, and handle all aspects of
administrative or production support.
TEFL ENGLISH TEACHER, Xi’an, China 2011- 2014
Implemented the teaching of the English language, linguistics and culture to students of
diverse age and learning ability using existing lesson plans and strategies depending on level
of comprehension.
• Prepared course objectives according to curriculum guidelines; created age and
learning ability appropriate demonstrations, teaching strategies, and projects.
• Developed curriculums and assignments to assess and employ various teaching
strategies.
• Assessed student progress and developed individualized educational strategies in
accordance to student needs.
Fox 6 News, Milwaukee, WI 2002 -
2011
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Supported the organization and execution of departmental/studio productions, handled
special projects and assignments, and received/addressed all production requests for the
department. Served as the Director of TV Mass., Stage Manager of Ask Gus, Real Milwaukee
and Milwaukee’s Christmas Parade, and the Production and Lighting Manager on commercial
shoots.
• Led and coordinated the daily activities of studio events; interacted with talent,
guests, and crew members.
• Conducted all aspects of studio maintenance and instrument repairs, set-up lighting
and props, and assisted with floor camera direction and teleprompter.
• Involved in implementing and managing on-air priorities and inventory, including the
scheduling, recording and logging of promotional videos.
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3. • Assisted multiple photo and video shoot campaigns simultaneously, while support
production management in production timelines and post production efforts.
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE ~ INTERNATIONAL EVENT PLANNING PROFESSIONAL (2016)
QC Event School
ASSOCIATE DEGREE ~ TELECASTING (2007)
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Technical Knowledge: DVCAM and HDV cameras, Grass Valley, Tricaster, & HD switchers,
DEKO/CG
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