HANNAH HOSTETTER
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Accomplished Projects Director with a proven track record in non-profit leadership in the sustainability and food systems sectors. Specialized expertise in capacity building at the organizational and community level and launching new business units. Proficient in diverse areas, including project management, database administration, regenerative agricultural techniques & philosophy, multimedia projects, and leadership development. Demonstrated ability to drive impactful initiatives and ensure successful project outcomes. A dedicated advocate for social justice and a seasoned systems thinker. Known for effective communication and a collaborative leadership approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Projects & Organizational Development Director
NATIFS
09.2021 - Current
- Work closely with other organizational leaders to guide operational strategy
- Monitor department workflow and administrative processes to keep projects running smoothly & optimize resources
- Establish departmental performance goals and provide feedback for underperforming areas
- Spearhead innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning
- Launched new business units (Indigenous Food Lab Market, Indigenous Food Lab Studio & Demonstration Kitchen, Indigenous Food Lab expansions)
- Manage major federal grants (USDA Indigenous Food Sovereignty grants)
- Implemented and administered databases (Salesforce, Reciprofity Inventory Management)
- Cooking video series production and delivery
- Project preparation, management, documentation, & evaluation
Road Trip Crew
Georgia Peach Truck
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Operated Square mobile payment systems.
- Transported and distributed produce
- Completed sales and provided customer service.
- Tracked and managed product inventory
Farmstand Assistant Intern
Penn's Corner Farm Alliance
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Implemented local food delivery program
- Contributed to marketing projects
Livestock Team Lead & Agroecology Garden Assistant
Chatham University
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed campus livestock (poultry & goats), crop, and garden infrastructure
- Trained and coached team members in procedures and safety requirements
- Developed a grazing plan
Quantitative Data Assistant
Chatham University
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Completed dataset verification on Pennsylvania food producers contact information and product line
- Formulated techniques for quality data collection and verification to meet expected adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy targets
Lead Organizer
Northern Plains Resource Council
12.2013 - 07.2018
- Created and maintained relationships with members, donors, volunteers, and partners
- Issue, media, and voter campaign strategy development and implementation
- Major event planning, implementation, and turn out
- Meeting & training facilitation
Gleaning Coordinator, AmeriCorps*VISTA
Harvest Against Hunger
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Community network development (agricultural donors, food banks, and community partners)
- Volunteer program development & volunteer management
- Special event and workshop planning and implementation
Education
Master of Arts - Food Studies
Chatham University
05.2020
MBA - Business Administration
Chatham University
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Seattle University
Seattle, WA06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Seattle University
05.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- Contract Negotiation & Management
- Team Management
- Database management (Salesforce, Reciprofity)
- Business Planning
- Application proficiency (Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro)
- Platform proficiency (Trello, Dropbox, Slack, ThruTalk)
- Meeting & training facilitation
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Leadership Development
Certification
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, USF Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education - May 2021
- ServSafe Manager, ANSI - American National Standards Institute - January 2018
Timeline
Projects & Organizational Development Director
NATIFS
09.2021 - Current
Road Trip Crew
Georgia Peach Truck
06.2021 - 08.2021
Farmstand Assistant Intern
Penn's Corner Farm Alliance
06.2019 - 12.2019
Livestock Team Lead & Agroecology Garden Assistant
Chatham University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Quantitative Data Assistant
Chatham University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Lead Organizer
Northern Plains Resource Council
12.2013 - 07.2018
Gleaning Coordinator, AmeriCorps*VISTA
Harvest Against Hunger
11.2012 - 12.2013
Master of Arts - Food Studies
Chatham University
MBA - Business Administration
Chatham University
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Seattle University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Seattle University
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