Vonda Vaden

Current

CEO at 10th Dot

Past

Founder at 3E
Participant Engagement Achievement Adviser at V Creative
Conference Director at Northland Bioneers Conference

Executive Producer at Target Corporation
Producer and Art Director at V Creative
Visual Merchandising Manager at Cable Value Network (CVN)

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Education

10th Dot Transformations
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Northeastern State University

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Vonda Vaden’s Summary

STRENGTHS ◘ Strategic Relator Adaptability Responsibility Includer

Organizations Served
Fortune 500: Best Buy, Target, Whirlpool, 3M, Home Depot, Sears, Motorolla, Northwest Airlines, Wells Fargo (Instant Cash Services)

Business: 10th Dot, Cable Value Network, BI Worldwide, Gage Marketing, KitchenAid, Thomson Publishing, Music Matters, Eureka Recycling

Education: Luther Seminary, University of Minnesota

Government: State of MN

Non-Profit: Bioneers, Northland Sustainable Solutions, Business for Social Responsibility, Responsible Minnesota Business, Saint Paul Foundation, AquaEssence Resource, Margolis Brown Theater Company

Vonda Vaden’s Specialties:

Sustainability, Participant Engagement Designer, Change Oriented Strategist, Diversity of Thought Facilitator

Vonda Vaden’s Experience

CEO

10th Dot

(International Affairs industry)

May 2009 — Present (7 months)

10th Dot exists to shift humanity toward emerging global needs. Poised to prepare organizations with skills and the drive required to create a world that benefits all, 10th Dot co-creates with clients through consulting, events and year-long programs which completely align internal and external directions.

As CEO, Vonda is responsible for re-launching 10th Dot and using the methodologies taught at 10th Dot to collaborate with all investors, partners, staff, and vendors.
Founder

3E

(Program Development industry)

August 2007 — May 2009 (1 year 10 months)

3E is the latest business formed under the V Creative umbrella. The purpose is to support individuals and
organizations in pattern reformation. Products include Workshops, Ensembles, and Retreats. The
Ensemble curriculum facilitates groups of 8 to 15 in developing the cohesion necessary to function on
behalf of an initiative or organization. 3E Ensembles are founded on the significance of working in three
critical areas to achieve group excellence; individual, relational and service to a purpose. In 2007, the first
Ensemble was formed to advocate for the Northland Bioneers Conference. This launch was so influential
in the event’s success that the 2008 Northland Bioneers Conference will be produced by a 3E Ensemble
under V Creative’s advisement. The Ensemble design is also used to assist organizations in operating for
‘Real Benefit’. See more about this at http://your3e.com/3efororganizations.html.
Participant Engagement Achievement Adviser

V Creative

(Management Consulting industry)

October 2001 — May 2009 (7 years 8 months)

Vonda has fostered hundreds of allegiances, especially in the sustainability sector. V Creative aligns organization objectives with winning strategies that benefit people and the planet. Vonda works with organizations to form productive teams, create effective communications, maximize efficiency, prioritize integrity, consider environmental and social impact of operations, and improve overall performance including financial and total stakeholder satisfaction. Services: strategic management, training, facilitation, leadership development, team building, public speaking, grass roots management, staff development, enviro/socio education, and alliance building. Outcomes: intervention models, communication plans, zero waste conferences and events, training curriculums, brand packages, and strategic coalitions. In addition to offering external services, Vonda oversees V Creative business operations, marketing, contract management, alliance formation, and strategic planning/implementation.
Conference Director

Northland Bioneers Conference

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Environmental Services industry)

August 2005 — April 2008 (2 years 9 months)

As a consultant, Vonda guided several Twin Cities citizens in creating a vision, mission and strategic plan for Northland Bioneers Conference and forming the 501C3 organization Northland Sustainable Solutions. She oversaw operations for 2006 and 2007 Northland Bioneers Conferences and designed the event which highlighted: zero waste strategies, participant interactivity, 80+ sustainability workshops, strategic partner forums with representation from the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, green-for-all exhibits, community dialogues on environmental/social/economic matters, and entertainment. Vonda oversaw a $75,000+ fundraising campaign and supervised alliance formation with 160+ organizations. Under Vonda’s direction 130+ volunteers were recruited and trained.
Executive Producer

Target Corporation

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Retail industry)

January 1999 — October 2001 (2 years 10 months)

Executive Produced and Managed Target and Marshall Field's internal television networks. Developed existing staff to seek and maintain significantly increased levels of excellence. Restructured financial and administrative systems to maximize cost-center management. Modeled and integrated a collaborative approach to account management, which considerably increased and improved alliances between network and internal Target Corp. clients. Oversaw production of 120+ internal television and video trainings; live and pre-produced. Directly managed budget of $1M.
Producer and Art Director

V Creative

(Media Production industry)

July 1992 — January 1999 (6 years 7 months)

Produced corporate communications utilizing video, satellite television, live meetings and print. Managed creative development and production for clients: Target Corporation, 3M, BI Performance Services, Lynch Jarvis Jones, Gage Marketing Company, Instant Cash Services, and Motive Action. Managed small business operations. Integrated the 4 R’s (Rethink, Reduce, Re-use, Recycle) into production practices. Gained approval for paying higher rates for recycled purchases. Supervised and trained contractors. Oversaw total client budgets of $2.5 M.
Visual Merchandising Manager

Cable Value Network (CVN)

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Retail industry)

August 1987 — June 1990 (2 years 11 months)

Instrumental in defining the live television visual merchandising field. Set trends that became industry standard. Hired, trained and managed 30+ person staff for 24hr operation. Produced specialty segments. Stimulated an environment of innovation and operational excellence in a high-stress division. Reduced mis-airs by 36% through training facilitation. Oversaw total purchasing budget of $1.25M.

Vonda Vaden’s Education

10th Dot Transformations

Organizational Development and Mystisystems Thinking 2003 — 2004

This one year intensive study integrated organizational systems theory with ancient mystic practices. Setting was an Ashram where twelve individuals were taught below mentioned theories, expected to implement between sessions and demonstrate personal and professional growth at each of five one-week sessions.

Activities and Societies:

Studied an intense practicum with several Gestalt Theories including: Cycle of Experience, Cycle of Anger, Unit of Work and Carter's Cube. Integrated ancient Yoga practices and concepts such as the kleshas, gunas, meditation, pranayama, yamas and niyamas.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Theater, Systems & Human Psychology 1989 — 1992

Activities and Societies:

Directing Theatrical Productions, Worldspan Resource Center Originator
Northeastern State University

Theater 1984 — 1986

Activities and Societies:

Acting and Directing

Additional Information

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Vonda Vaden’s Interests:

Inspiring people to develop self, create great relations with others and positively influence the natural environment. Parenting. Sailing. Traveling.

Vonda Vaden’s Groups:

Wiserearth, Responsible Minnesota Business, Heartland Circle, Zaadz, Margolis Brown Theater Company, Alliance for Sustainability, Southwest High School volunteer, WSE ENSEMBLE