Savaya Smith
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Innovative leader with expertise in developing and executing go-to-market plans for products and services. Consistently delivers big picture while managing seamless execution. Accomplished results in product promotion & marketing strategies with consumer-based expansion in mind. Thrive in fast-paced, performance-driven environments with excellent interpersonal skills to interact with team members, vendors, and business partners. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
EVENT DESIGN & WEDDING PLANNER
CNC Event Design
10.2023 - Current
- Create and design tailor-made wedding plans to maximize client budget, customer satisfaction and cultivate referrals.
- Directed pace of wedding and reception through multitasking and liaising with vendors to carry out event as planned with little or no deviations.
- Implement timely & creative problem solving techniques that exceed client satisfaction during high-pressure situations.
- Collaborate with clients to develop personalized wedding themes, reflecting their unique tastes and preferences.
- Design events with analytical mind and balance between numerical and emotional approach.
- Conduct thorough post-event evaluations to identify areas of improvement for future weddings.
- Negotiate favorable contract terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for clients.
HEAD OF VISUAL MERCHANDISING & PLANNING
Hill's Of Kerrisdale
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Conducted research and build strategic growth plans to bring game-changing designs of product to our target audiences.
- Developed and created go-to-marketing plans & brand initiatives that align with stakeholder and vendors visions: product feature value and awareness.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects and brand launches.
- Scheduled and partnered with marketing team to align on campaign strategies and communication tactics for new season launch plans for new products and enhancements to drive awareness.
- Lead and developed work-flow optimization resources and tasks to maintain company standards.
Education
Master's in Design - Technology
OCAD University
Toronto, ON06.2019
Bachelor of Communications - Journalism - New Media
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB06.2016
Certificate in Fashion Business - Business of Fashion
Parsons, The New School
Calgary01.2016
Skills
- Operations Management
- New Product Channels
- Research and Development
- Forecasting
- Sales Support
- MS Office
- Workflow Optimization
- Planning and Implementation
- Project Management
- Product Launches
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Public Relations and Communications
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
Timeline
EVENT DESIGN & WEDDING PLANNER
CNC Event Design
10.2023 - Current
HEAD OF VISUAL MERCHANDISING & PLANNING
Hill's Of Kerrisdale
09.2022 - 07.2024
Master's in Design - Technology
OCAD University
Bachelor of Communications - Journalism - New Media
Mount Royal University
Certificate in Fashion Business - Business of Fashion
Parsons, The New School
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