Christin Virden Johnson
Founder
Christin grew up and went to school in Prior Lake, MN. After high school, she completed cosmetology school and worked as a licensed esthetician for nearly two years. After deciding it wasn’t her passion and something else was calling, she started looking for other opportunities in Minneapolis. Shortly after, she began working as a promotional model for Jägermeister, which at the time, she thought would just be a fun side gig. Her immense amount of drive and great organizational skills were soon noticed by the company management, and she was eventually hired as the Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota State Supervisor for All-State Promotions, the sister company to Sidney Frank Importing, the supplier for Jagermeister. She ran all of the promotional talent for Sidney Frank's brands for eight years until their talent-hiring structure changed in 2012.
In 2013, Modern Talent was born and Jägermeister, Sidney Frank’s largest brand, was her first client. She developed great relationships with distributor reps during her time at All-State Promotions, so Modern Talent hit the ground running. She ran the company as a one-woman show for nearly three years, which meant she did everything from start to finish. Christin worked seven days a week, 365 days a year, and even stored the large quantities of POS in her small apartment. Since then, the administrative and management team has grown, and they execute on/off-premise and special events all over the country, while specializing in the Midwest and Colorado markets. They continue to bring on new brands and build their Brand Ambassador teams with qualified, professional individuals who are passionate about the industry. The company has come a long way in the last eight years, and Christin is extremely dedicated to its success. She continues to set big goals and has high hopes for the future of Modern Talent.
Another huge passion in Christin’s life is dog rescue. She volunteers her time on the event committee for Safe Hands Rescue. It’s important for her to feel like she’s making a difference, saving dog's lives, and it motivates her to keep helping more abused and neglected animals. Christin and her husband Jay have two pups of their own who they treat like children, and spoil on a daily basis!
Madeline Sivanich
Operations Manager
Madeline has been the Operations Manager of Modern Talent since February of 2019. As the OM, she works directly with clients and brand managers to work out event details. Madeline also works with the other Talent Managers to finalize staffing and scheduling. In addition, she maintains the inventory list for the storage unit and handles the POS logistics for all Brand Ambassadors. Her role is complex and requires a lot of attention to detail. She is very organized, personable, and an effective problem solver. As Madeline puts it, she is “proud to work for a woman-run company where standards are high and details matter”. The work environment is fast-paced and energizing, and Madeline hopes to continue working on improving processes and building Brand Ambassador teams for a successful future.
Away from work, Madeline enjoys traveling and exploring new places. She grew up in Minnesota and received her Bachelor's Degree in Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She went on to live in Thailand and Spain teaching English for several years and has since lived in multiple cities across the United States. She is rejuvenated by being outdoors – whether it’s hiking, enjoying a Rosé at a winery, or spending an afternoon at the ocean.
Jacie Edman
Talent Coordinator
Jacie worked as a Brand Ambassador for Modern Talent starting in 2017. She then joined the other side of the business as a part-time manager in the Spring of 2019, and by Fall she was promoted to the Talent Coordinator position. She is an incredibly hard worker and dedicated to building the Modern Talent team. She assists with the onboarding process, works with the rest of the team to staff events, and always ensures the Brand Ambassadors have all details for an event. She thoroughly enjoys working on both sides of the business and learning about new products before they are launched. The fast-paced work environment keeps things exciting for her!
Jacie grew up in Minnesota and received her associates in Dental Assistance. Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and fiancé. They love to hang out by the pool, take vacations, and go up to northern Minnesota to visit family. When they have extra time, they also like to attend concerts, go shopping, and watch hockey together.
Amanda Dorff
Recruitment Manager
Amanda started out as a Brand Ambassador with Modern Talent and became the Recruitment Manager in the Fall of 2019. She has over 15 years of Brand Ambassador experience, which has been a great asset in the recruitment process. Amanda believes that finding quality talent starts with a conversation. She has a passion for creating conversations with applicants and fostering a personal relationship throughout the start of their Modern Talent journey.
Amanda was born and raised in and near Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BA in English. Shortly after, she married her Marine and moved to Camp Pendleton, California. They started their family in 2007, and moved back to Minnesota in 2013. Away from work, she loves spending time with her husband, three kids, and two German Shepskies. When she gets time to herself, Amanda takes pleasure in a great Bordeaux while reading a book or enjoying a delicious margarita while binge-watching the latest show.