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Interview by Natalie Sheffield
AN UNCONVENTIONAL PATH “I was never one of those people who knew all along what I wanted to do,” Hilary Marden-Resnik shares as she reflects on her career thus far. Hilary made it clear that her career path is unconventional in many ways. From her college studies to her early days in human resources, aiming to lead a company wasn’t her driving force. Instead, Hilary was drawn to organizations and roles where she was making a difference by building actively engaged teams who were positively impacting communities. A lifelong Minnesotan, Hilary grew up with supportive parents and a mother who firmly instilled the belief that her daughters could pursue any career they desired. “She never had to say things like, ‘women can do anything they want to do’ – it wasn’t necessary!
We saw her do what she put her mind to, and that was our example,” Marden-Resnik explains. Hilary learned she had a strong work ethic from her first job at Arthur’s Beef and Burger, a now-closed independent fast-food restaurant in South Minneapolis. “I was so happy at that job! It seems crazy to say that when reflecting on it, but I made friends and worked hard,” conveys Marden-Resnik. “I remember coming home from Arthur’s one day and being so thrilled to tell my mom about the new menu,” Marden-Resnik shares with a laugh. Even then, supporting her company’s success was a top priority for Hilary.
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