Kristine Jonas
1497 McKinley Park Acres Rd. Tower,MN
Summary
Dynamic marketing manager with a proven track record at Virginia Farmers Market Hub, and the Tower Farmers Market enhancing community health through strategic food distribution. A local food champion skilled in social media engagement and fostering customer loyalty, I bring warmth and leadership to every project, driving impactful connections between farmers and consumers while supporting small farms and local sustainable agriculture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Virginia Farmers Market Hub
Virginia, MN
02.2022 - Current
- Facilitated connections between local farmers and community through sales and education.
- Supporting local agriculture, small farms, and growers in wholesale and retail with in person and online sales.
- Provided farmers with access to farm food safety education.
- Collaborating on grants and projects, and bringing more helpful tools and resources to the northeastern region of Minnesota. This involves planning for the shorter growing season and weather fluctuations in the northeast region.
- Boosted community health by strategically distributing food to schools, institutions, 12-step program housing, and homes.
- Cultivated partnerships with local farmers to expand product offerings and market reach.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to increase market visibility and community engagement.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to gather insights, using this information to guide strategic planning and decision-making.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
Online Marketing Manager and Market Host
Tower Farmers Market
Tower, MN
06.2015 - Current
- Manage social media campaigns, increasing follower engagement through targeted content creation.
- Review online performance indicators to improve user satisfaction and improve sales at market
- Coordinate events to increase customer engagement, and foster community connections
- Manage vendor arrangements and maintained clear communication channels.
- Resolve challenges encountered in market operations.
- Developed engaging content for social media platforms, driving increased engagement and followership.
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
- Managed social media accounts, increasing engagement through targeted content creation and scheduling.
Marketing Manager
Karl’s Bread LLC
Mt. Iron MN
05.2009 - Current
- Led marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility and drive customer interaction.
- Fostered positive interactions to encourage customer loyalty.
- Maintained regular updates for event schedules.
- Coordinated timely delivery of products and supplies.
Server Cook
Tower Cafe
Tower, MN
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery.
- Created a warm welcoming environment.
- Prepared food to meet customer preferences.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Mesabi Community College
Virginia, MNBachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Arts
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Duluth, MN12.2005
Skills
Local food champion
Community leader in service
Bringing warmth into the workplace to make it a better experience
Additional Information
Leadership and Service Roles:
•President Tower-Soudan Lake Vermilion Lions Club
•President Vermilion Range Old Settlers Association 2026
•Vice President Range of Voices Choral Society Current
•Kaleva Hall Corporate Board Current
• Tower Farmers Market Board Current
Timeline
Manager
Virginia Farmers Market Hub
02.2022 - Current
Server Cook
Tower Cafe
07.2019 - 02.2020
Online Marketing Manager and Market Host
Tower Farmers Market
06.2015 - Current
Marketing Manager
Karl’s Bread LLC
05.2009 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Mesabi Community College
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Arts
University of Minnesota, Duluth