A BIT OF PERSONALITY
IDEAS, WORDS & ACTION
When a good friend of mine debriefs someone after meeting me, he says ‘you’ll know if Cedar likes you. She wears her emotions on her…face'. I own my candor. It is an inseparable part of who I am. It leads to transparent communication, honesty, and accountability. I have an active presence. My enthusiasm produces refreshing ideas, turns words into stories, and generates forward momentum when action is necessary. I’m an energetic force and I thrive in changing, dynamic spaces with complex, challenging work. Fantastic at thinking big, seeing between, and figuring things out by observing and asking questions. I love being on my own just as much as I love working with my team.
Recommendations
Aside from being a dynamic and upbeat person that anyone would be lucky to be around; Cedar is an exceptionally driven individual. She keeps projects moving forward so teams can focus on executing at a high level. She ensures lines of communication are open between relevant departments and facilitates outstanding idea creation. Her ability to lead market research is unique. She has an eye for detail while still never losing sight of the big picture and seems to still do all of it with a smile on her face. Lastly, in a world where it is increasingly difficult to fight the good fight, I have seldom met someone with such impeccable morals.
Cord Koening, Director of New Product Development, Northern Brewer
Cedar is outstanding. She's innovative, an out of the box thinker, willing to take on her share of the work if not more, and not afraid to take measured risks. She's the ultimate entrepreneur. If you're looking for someone to facilitate innovation. Cedar needs to be your choice!
Chuck Nemer, President APICS Twin Cities
Experience
Program Manager, Anishinaabe Agriculture Institute cSA
January 2022 - August 2022
Shaped an idea into a plan and launched a sold-out seasonal food box. Recruited Indigenous and local producers, shared engaging educational materials with members, managed financial and supply logistics, and gained community support for a new idea. Bridged multiple cultures into a service that met multiple needs of the local community.
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Executive Director, Slow Food Minnesota
August 2020 - January 2022
Recruit leadership and volunteers, develop administrative processes, and establish a culture of accountability and shared leadership.
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c0-manager, Madeline island community garden
April 2021 - December 2021
Created fertile soil for the growth of relationships and plants in a communal space.
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Creative Director, Dedicated CRI
April 2018 - December 2021
Built and maintained culture and marketing around a brand persona that communicated the industry-disrupting, relationships-based approach Dedicated takes toward fintech.
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COOK, Farmhouse, Red Wagon, Bonicelli Cooks
February 2016 - July 2020
Cooked food with local, seasonal ingredients.
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FREELANCE JOURNALIST, EATER, THE GROWLER
October 2017 - January 2020
Wrote about food, beer, and culture.
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Business development, MARKETING MANAGER, copyWRITER, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, CODE OF THE NORTH
October 2017 - October 2019
Facilitated content creation. Collaborated on and executed strategy for growing the business.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING MANAGER, UX WRITER, SERIAL CODERS
October 2015 - October 2017
Bridged client needs with developer capabilities to design and build custom websites and apps. Created all content for Serial Coders and our clients.
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MARKETING MANAGER & SENIOR COPYWRITER, NORTHERN BREWER
January 2014 - October 2015
Developed and executed content and marketing strategy for all new products from concept through launch and promotion, driving profits of over $7 million. Communicated and coordinated new products and processes between 8 departments and 150 employees. Managed the creative team including all photo and video production.
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NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, Copywriter, promotions Manager, NORTHERN BREWER
January 2012 - June 2014
Coordinated multiple stages of product development across departments, from initial concept through launch, distribution, and promotion. Reformed systems architecture through reconfiguration of 1000+ products to regain inventory accuracy and decrementing. Executed and analyzed over 150 multi-channel promotional campaigns.
PROJECT EXAMPLES
First House at Waitsfield 10 Affordable Housing Development, Yestermorrow Design/Build 2022
Stories of Food Documentary, Executive Producer, 2022
Ingredients Unknown: The Murky World of Animal Additives in our Alcohol, Growler Magazine, June 2018
Storm the Bastille Imperial Farmhouse Ale Beer Kit, Northern Brewer
All the Waffles Fit to Eat in the Twin Cities, Eater, February 2017
Captain Crush Grain Mill Technical Instructions, Northern Brewer
Platforms & Programs
Slack · Zoom · Google Workplace · Shopify · Magento · Netsuite · OpenERP · Mailchimp · Constant Contact · Facebook Ads · Squarespace · Wordpress · Slack · Monday · Trello · JIRA · Canva · Adobe Illustrator · Microsoft Powerpoint · Microsoft Excel · Microsoft Word · CSS · HTML · Google Drive · Instagram · GitLab · SalesForce · Outlook · Basecamp · Hipchat
Hikeasaurus TREKS
I hike long-distance trails (300-3,000 miles) from end to end in a single season, living in the wilderness and carrying all my belongings. When I’m hiking, I write every day and film some of my experiences, too. It is a big, important part of my life.
READ ALL ABOUT IT: Hikeasaurustreks.com
VOLUNTEERING
Affordable Housing Committee, Town of La Pointe, 2022-Present
Board Chair, Slow Food MN, 2019-2020, 2022-Present
Curator, Slow Books, Slow Food USA, 2021-Present
Facilitator, Slow Food USA Leader Summit, 2022
Community Center Work Group, La Pointe Public Library, 2020-2021
Event Planner & Facilitator, Slow Food Minnesota, 2016-2018
Marketing & Programs Manager, ASCM Minnesota, 2015
certifications
FOUNDATIONS IN SOMATIC ABOLITIONISM
Completed February 2022
CERTIFIED Permaculture designer
Completed September 2021
STORY STITCH FACILITATOR TRAINING
Completed February 2020
Top Facilitation methods
Completed January 2020
MN PEACEBUILDING LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
STAR LEVEL 1 TRAINING
Completed May 2019
Association for Supply Chain Management
CERTIFIED IN PRODUCTION & INVENTORY MGMT (CPIM)
Completed August 2014
LEADERSHIP
CHAIR, SLOW FOOD MN (2020)
VICE CHAIR, SLOW FOOD MN (2018)
PRESIDENT, NORTHERN BREWER FERMENTATION BRIGADE (2016)
VP PROGRAMS & MARKETING, APICS (2015)
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, DANCE MARATHON (2011)
PRESIDENT, PHI SIGMA SIGMA (2011)
VICE PRESIDENT, UMD GREEK COUNCIL (2010)
UNIVERSITY WRITING TUTOR, UMD (2010)
RADIO HOST & PRODUCER, KUMD (2010)
RECRUITMENT MANAGER, PHI SIGMA SIGMA (2009)
EVENT MANAGER, PHI SIGMA SIGMA (2008)
Captain, Speech & DEBATE TEam, South HIGH (2006)
Captain, Varsity Tennis Team, South high (2006)
University
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Duluth
B.S. BIOLOGY
Graduated May 2011