Rylie Savic
Innisfil,ON
Summary
Event Management professional focused on community engagement, guest service, fundraising, and clear follow-through that keep events organized and clients informed. Brings social media content creation for specials, entertainment, and local events, plus quick problem-solving in fast-paced hospitality settings. Also supports new front-of-house staff training and priority management to help deliver a smooth client experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender & Social Media Coordinator
Donaleighs Irish Public House
Barrie, ON
05.2019 - Current
- Strengthen guest interactions by delivering personable service and building lasting relationships in a fast-paced environment.
- Create social media content promoting events, entertainment, specials, and community initiatives.
- Build lasting guest relationships while delivering personable service in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Mentor new front-of-house staff and contribute to a supportive team environment.
- Resolve guest concerns quickly while anticipating needs and adapting to shifting priorities.
- Contribute creative videos and promotion ideas that strengthen community engagement and drive business.
Wedding & Event Coordinator
Fresh Occasion Coordination (Fresh Weddings)
Barrie, ON
05.2016 - 09.2023
- Directed wedding planning from the event day, organizing timelines, décor, and schedules.
- Served as the primary contact for clients, venues, and vendors, maintaining clear communication and dependable follow-through.
- Anticipated client needs and resolved last-minute changes quickly to protect a smooth and positive experience.
- Kept clients' priorities at the center of each wedding, balancing logistics with a calm, more personable service.
Marketing & Event Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity Huronia
Barrie, ON
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Planned and executed fundraising and community events, coordinating timelines, logistics, volunteers, vendors, and event-day operations.
- Built relationships with local businesses, sponsors, donors, community leaders, and other community partners.
- Conducted outreach to support sponsorships, donations, and community awareness.
- Created promotional materials and coordinated event marketing across print and digital channels.
- May 2018 – Sept 2022
- Habitat for Humanity Huronia | Barrie, ON
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
Lakehead University
Orillia04-2027
Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology - Counselling Psychology
Georgian College
04-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Classical History
McMaster University
04-2020
Skills
- Community engagement
- Event & wedding coordination
- Relationship development
- Social media & marketing
- Vendor & sponsor coordination
- Community outreach strategy
- Fundraising
- Client service & hospitality
- Staff training & leadership
- Event logistics
- Volunteer coordination
- Customer issue resolution
- Staff scheduling
Timeline
Bartender & Social Media Coordinator
Donaleighs Irish Public House
05.2019 - Current
Marketing & Event Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity Huronia
05.2018 - 09.2022
Wedding & Event Coordinator
Fresh Occasion Coordination (Fresh Weddings)
05.2016 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Classical History
McMaster University
Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology - Counselling Psychology
Georgian College
Bachelor of Education - Education
Lakehead University