Colette Meller

Experience

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  Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2012

  Naturalist

  Worked as teacher and liaison for visiting businesses and schools, developed curriculum, worked with at-risk youth, taught all ages in outdoor environments

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  QuIRK Fellowship

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Selected Research Fellow

  Interviewed 23 subjects in a Minneapolis music scene and synthesized mapping data in a spectrum of quantitative and qualitative formats. Revealed PGIS' nuanced analytical capabilities.

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  Carleton College

  Sept 2010 - May 2012

  Geology Lab Artisan

  Used Microsoft Suites to send newsletters to Alumni, organized and mapped Minnesota geological areas, cleaned and maintained lab equipment

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  High Mountain Institute

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  AP US History Apprentice

  Lead classes in outdoor and formal classroom settings, specializing in risk management and AP US history

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  Fusion Hill

  Nov 2013 - May 2014

  Junior Research Strategist

  Collected and synthesized information from ethnographic material through videoed interviews in markets across the United States. Produced client deliverables in posters and PowerPoints to present complex qualitative research in concise, visually impactful formats.

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  DARCIE KENT VINEYARDS LLC

  May 2014 - Apr 2016

  National Key Account Manager

  Marketing and sales leader at a CPG startup. Collaborated and strategized with 8 wine distributors in ten states to market Darcie Kent Vineyards wines. Created and delivered presentations to VPs, brand managers, sales representatives, and restauranteurs to show the advantages of our product in their market. Oversaw pricing, managed inventory, and predicted depletions.

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  The NPD Group

  May 2016 - Aug 2019

  Consumer Insights Manager Onsite at General Mills

  Lead an onsite consultancy team at General Mills to translate consumer data into action- Selected Developing Leader and Salesforce Liaison, 2019- Managed and coach direct reports to execute against timelines, produce high quality analyses, and foster personal and professional development- Consumer & Shopper Insights analyst with passion for data visualization and communication- Collaborative project manager synthesizing many datasets to provide consumer-focused deliverables- Passion for clear, effective presentations to ignite innovation and growth Show less

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  Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods

  Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

  Senior Consumer Insights Associate

  Strategic planner and advocate for the consumer on all things hemp food. More protein per gram than beef, omega 3 without the fish burps, a carbon sequestration rate 4x more than wheat- I'm here to show everyone the transformational power of hemp.

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  Nature's Way

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

  Consumer Insights Associate Manager
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  Doolies Foods

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Consumer Insights Consultant

  Delicious snacks with 1 mission- Help your kids go #2 with ease

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  General Mills

  Aug 2020 - now

  • Co-founder, Consumer Insights Manager - G*works Corporate Venture Studio

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Senior Innovation Coach, G*works Corporate Venture Studio

    Aug 2020 - Jul 2023