Alexis Hoopman
About Alexis Hoopman
Alexis Hoopman is a Digital and Technology Recruiter at General Mills with nearly twenty years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, and account management across various industries.
Current Role at General Mills
Alexis Hoopman is currently employed as a Digital and Technology Recruiter at General Mills, located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States. She began this position in July 2022. In this capacity, she focuses on identifying top talent to support the company’s digital and technology initiatives, leveraging her extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Previous Experience at Curtis Food Recruiters
Before joining General Mills, Alexis Hoopman spent a decade at Curtis Food Recruiters in Minneapolis, where she served as Talent Acquisition Manager and Executive Recruiter from 2011 to 2021. Prior to that, she worked as an Executive Recruiter from 2009 to 2011. During her tenure, she specialized in recruiting for roles within the food manufacturing industry, gaining valuable insights into various sectors including Research & Development, Operations, and Supply Chain & Logistics.
Early Career and Relevant Experience
Alexis Hoopman's career began at Allianz Life, where she worked as a Sourcing Specialist from 1999 to 2006. She continued her career in recruitment at Professional Alternatives, serving as a Recruiter from 2007 to 2008. These roles allowed her to build a strong foundation in sourcing and talent acquisition across different industries. Her experience in financial services with Allianz Life, in particular, broadened her understanding of recruiting within compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Educational Background in Communications and Legal Studies
Hoopman received her Bachelor's degree in Communications and Legal Studies from the University of St. Thomas, attending from 1996 to 1999. This was preceded by a year at Boston University, where she studied Communications from 1995 to 1996. She also returned to the University of St. Thomas to earn a Masters Certificate in Business Communication Management from 2002 to 2004. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in effective communication, a crucial skill in her recruitment roles.
Extensive Industry Knowledge
With nearly two decades of experience, Alexis Hoopman has amassed deep expertise in recruiting, sourcing, and account management. Her career spans multiple sectors including food manufacturing, retail, and financial services. She possesses comprehensive knowledge in areas such as Research & Development, Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales, Marketing, and eCommerce. This broad base of industry knowledge equips her to identify and attract top talent across a diverse range of functions.