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.

 
 

Slow Food MN Website

Dedicated CRI Sales Brochure

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 · Squarespace · Canva · Adobe Illustrator · Microsoft Powerpoint · Microsoft Excel · Microsoft Word · CSS · HTML · Google Drive · Instagram · Outlook ·

 
 

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