Jodi Schoenauer, Mbc Email & Phone Number

United States

Comments moderator for the Midwest largest media company.

Minnesota, United States

PimentoWood.com is the only approved importer of authentic pimento wood from Jamaica for making Caribbean cuisine such as jerk chicken. Clients include James Beard award winning chefs, the Culinary Institute of America and notable restaurants nationwide.

Minnetonka, Mn

Advise and execute all marketing and PR campaigns. Develop and manage web and social media messages. Organize and participate in large scale consumer events such as Grill Fest 2012 (2000+ attended). Organize and produce a private island dinner for 200+ yearly, including transportation and entertainment. Travel to Jamaica for vendor meetings, quality inspections. Promote this unique product nationally and internationally. Secure PR and media placements in news, radio, television and industry publications. Products and Founder have been featured in the New York Times, Foodservice News, The Food Network, NBC KARE 11, CBS WCCO, FOX News, Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, MSP Magagzine, Minnesota Monthly, Men's Health, Saveur, Cooks Illustrated, and by national food writer and critic Chef Andrew Zimmern. Sales have increased 50% yearly since 2009.2014 - again doubled sales volume. Pimento Wood is thrilled to announce the Savory Spice Shop with 12 locations nationwide is now a customer. http://www.savoryspiceshop.com/Pimento Wood is the SOLE importer, allowed by the Ministry of Jamaica, of authentic products for grilling jerk-style food, such as the popular grilled jerk chicken. Products include wood, charcoal, chips, sticks, charcoal, sauces and spices. Pimento Wood products are used by James Beard Award winning Chef Tim McKee, Parasole Chef Tuan Nguyen, Chef Shawn Smalley and in other notable restaurants nationally. Products are available on line at www.pimentowood.com and at specialty retailer The Kitchen Window in Uptown, Minneapolis.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Independent marketing communications consulting agency, specializing in smaller startup companies, nonprofits and the hospitality industry. Examples of client work:Vulcan, Inc - Paul Allen's non profit based in Seattle. Consulting for team of his personal chefs that accompany him world wide on recipe and menu development. 2016 - ongoing.eTouchMenu August 2014 – August 2016Technology startup company producing digital restaurant menus and table payment. Handled all branding, social media, marketing and trade shows. Moved to training and client integration. Traveled nationally 80% of time training restaurant staff and management regarding how to use the technology and introduce to guests. PimentoWood.com - imported products for grilling August 2009 – Present Advise and execute all marketing and PR campaigns. Develop and manage web and social media messages. Organize and participate in large-scale events such as Grill Fest 2012 (2000+ attended). Organize and produce a private island dinner for 200+ yearly, including transportation and entertainment. Secured product exposure in the New York Times, Foodservice News, The Food Network, MSP Magazine, Minnesota Monthly, Men's Health, and Chef Andrew Zimmern radio show. Secured television cooking segments on NBC KARE 11, CBS WCCO, and FOX 9. Doubled sales yearly since 2009.Irish Born Hospitality – Restaurant company Ran holiday gift card sales for four restaurant locations, trained staff in sales, oversaw all branding and design of collateral materials. Increased sales 30% from prior year.

Developed event planning & F&B supply of the business. Grew the catering and restaurant eco-friendly disposable products line.

Minnetonka, Mn

The Marsh – Operations Fitness facility, restaurant, spa, shop, hotel (2,400 members and open to the public). Oversaw all digital marketing and social media, responsible for all F&B operations including catering/event center. Managed the Kids Club operations, Manager on Duty and Severe Weather programs and training, weekly live music and large-scale club events. Implemented participation in Restaurant Week and partnered with Dining Delivered for additional revenue streams. Ensured all staff training for alcohol service, Serv Save, hold the Certified Food Manager license. Work closely with the Health Department on yearly inspections. Represented The Marsh at all chamber events, NACE, CMAA and community events.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Two year recap of projects accomplished: Overall contributed in excess of $1.5 million in combined added revenue streams and cost reduction efforts.Oversaw all marketing and sales for nine restaurants ($19 million combined sales), worked with Denny's five franchises, all Nath marketing related activities. Originally hired to assist opening 25 Bonfire Restaurants in 5 cities in 5 years. After business analysis, strategy shifted to stabilizing years of declining sales and guest counts, cost reduction, process improvements, and development of new revenue streams. Adapted to working for four different direct supervisors in 22 months, executing each ones vision and implementing their initiatives for brands. Managed staff of three. Established Group Dining Division for the company. COST REDUCTION/PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS: Converted systems saving $150,000+ yearly. Moved from Open Table to EVEVE, Givex to Repeat Rewards, Secret Shop to HUMM Systems. Implemented Triple Seat for group dining CRM, lead generation.NEW REVENUE STREAMS: Costco ($645,000 sales), Group Dining (expected $500,000 sales year one), on line gift card sales, in store/off site events. Grew holiday gift cards sales - $200,000 increase. Built comprehensive 14 chapter Local Store Marketing Tool Kit.BRANDING: Separated the Axel’s and Bonfire brands. Participated a complete renovation of six restaurants, multiple menu overhauls for both brands. Established stronger social media focus and enrollment of guests into Rewards Club - FaceBook followers and Rewards Club members increased 40% in two years. Launched PR campaign for new Director of Culinary. Entered both brands in Restaurant Week resulting in measurable increased sales those weeks. PARTNERSHIPS: Consolidated donations, established philanthropic relationships with Second Harvest Heartland and Operation Glass Slipper. Brought Mick Sterling in to reestablish signature dueling pianos. Joined Meet Minneapolis, multiple chamber and industry groups.

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The 1% Club was formed to promote philanthropy and charitable giving.

Edina, Mn

Responsible for marketing and branding for 12 restaurants (Manny's Steakhouse, The Living Room, Prohibition, Salut Bar Americain, Pittsburgh Blue, Good Earth, Muffuletta, Il Gatto, Chino Latino, Burger Jones, Uptown Cafeteria, Mozza Mia), promotion and sales of group dining venues, growth of guest loyalty and gift card programs. Oversaw group dining sales and sales managers. Managed all vendors, donation requests and participation in charitable/food events. Worked with and managed agencies for PR, advertising and social media. Planned and executed store level events, grand openings, and menu launches. Ensured restaurants remained brand consistent and within budget. Planned marketing strategies for each brand and yearly budgets for restaurants, group dining, holiday gift cards and customer loyalty program. Contributed and monitored all communication such as the newsletter, press releases, web content, social media messages. Tracked and addressed customer feedback on social media sights and restaurant performance through Guest Check services. Trained and taught at Parasole University regarding branding and marketing. Represented Parasole at corporate off site events and meetings. www.parasole.com

General Manager, oversaw a $7 million budget, 150 staff, managed through a major renovation and reopening, exceeded budget goals 5 years straight. Private club with 5,000+ members, public event venue hosting 300+ events yearly.

Minnetonka

Ran the marketing department and events for the club. Increased revenue by raising awareness that the club restaurant, spa and boutique were open to the public. Hosted events for a membership base of 2500+. Developed wedding business for the club. Organized monthly newsletter, researched and wrote articles. Developed web site. Developed and executed all marketing materials to reach potential new members. Organized the15 year anniversary celebration, hosted international industry experts such as Dr. Andrew Weil, Chungliang Al Huang, Gregory Plotnikoff, M.D., Pamela Peeke, M.D., Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., Kenneth R. Pelletier, Ph.D., among many others.Worked with each department to develop their business and reach sales goals (Personal training, aquatics, group fitness, running club, spa, shop, kids club, guest rooms, restaurant and event center). Assisted owner Ruth Stricker Dayton with all professional and personal requests. Represented The Marsh in the community and at events.

Mbc - Master Of Business Communication, Communications, Marketing, Branding

Activities and Societies: MBC ProgramMaster of Business Communications

Ph D Coursework In Psychology, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Activities and Societies: Ph D coursework in Organizational DevelopmentAchieved 4.0 grade point in PhD course work in Organizational.

Bs, Communications, Business, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Volunteer for UniversityAchieved Bachelor of Arts

High School Diploma, Basics, Soccer, Theater

Activities and Societies: Volleyball, soccer, theaterVolleyball and Soccer team, theater productions