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Savannah Luff

Winnipeg,CA

Summary

Innovative and forward-thinking Event Management Specialist with years of 20 years experience leading widely diverse, high-impact events. Ideal analytical and project management skills for vibrant and fiscally successful events. Recruits and hires top talent, delivers timely problem-solving and mobilizes engaged and loyal corporate teams. Dedicated to customer focus, clear communication and satisfied attendee experiences.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

SavyJoy Productions
01.2010 - Current

Heading a contract event company specializing in logistic, production and management:

  • Trees Winnipeg (term) - Event Logistic Coordinator for non profit community engagement specialties
  • The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival - VIP area Customer Service Manager
  • Raw Almond 2024 - Assistant Hospitality Manager
  • Exvodete Productions - Metis Film Company: Production Assistant for talent and locations for LEVERS (post production) and casting director for STE.ANNE (Winner, Best Canadian Film, TIFF 2021)

Events and Programming Specialist

Downtown Winnipeg BIZ
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Created and maintained event expenditures and budgets, timelines, vendors and locations for internal events including The Downtown Farmers' Market, Manyfest, Winter Wanderland and AGM.
  • Onsite management and logistical coordinator of large scale indoor and outdoor public events
  • Chaired Host It grant program, allocating $120 000 funds to downtown event strategies
  • Curation and launch of three new tours, working with marketing, communication and graphic design teams

Community and Event Coordinator

Assiniboine Park Conservancy
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • First point of contact in booking outdoor space in Assiniboine Park for weddings, picnic sites, film productions and concerts
  • Lead onsite Coordinator for Boo at the Zoo and Zoo Lights with combined attendance of 150 000 guests, with over large profit margins
  • Negotiated event pricing and event planning in accordance with APC's rental rates with goal of maximizing revenue returns according to business plan

Administrative Assistant

Amber Van Den Broek, RE/MAX
05.2015 - 07.2020
  • Part time assistant to repeat gold medallion award winner from The Winnipeg Real Estate Board. Administrative assignments including website maintenance, social media upkeep, property feature sheets and procuring client gift baskets.

Server/Bartender/Shift Manager

Wasabi Sabi
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
  • Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of Winnipeg

Yoga Instructor - Yoga Siromoni 500 Hours

Sivananda
Nassau, Bahamas
2008

High School Diploma -

Grant Park High School
1998

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Creative development
  • Managing Client Relationships
  • Microsoft Office and Teams
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Volunteer Management
  • Entertainment Booking

Certification

Smart Choices

Food Handlers Course

CPR 2023



Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Japanese
Elementary

Timeline

Events and Programming Specialist

Downtown Winnipeg BIZ
07.2022 - 07.2023

Community and Event Coordinator

Assiniboine Park Conservancy
06.2021 - 06.2022

Administrative Assistant

Amber Van Den Broek, RE/MAX
05.2015 - 07.2020

Owner/Operator

SavyJoy Productions
01.2010 - Current

Server/Bartender/Shift Manager

Wasabi Sabi
01.2010 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of Winnipeg

Yoga Instructor - Yoga Siromoni 500 Hours

Sivananda

High School Diploma -

Grant Park High School
Savannah Luff