Amy Smith
About Amy Smith
Amy Smith is the Sr. Manager of Physical Security at General Mills, with over 20 years of experience in various roles across IT, marketing, and security.
Current Role at General Mills
Amy Smith currently holds the position of Sr. Manager, Physical Security | Global Security at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. She leads initiatives to ensure the physical security of the company's assets worldwide. In this role, she oversees security protocols and strategies pertinent to safeguarding the company's workforce and physical properties.
Previous Roles in Global Security
From 2019 to 2021, Amy served as the Enterprise Security Program Manager | Global Security at General Mills where she was responsible for the overall security program management. Her responsibilities included developing and implementing comprehensive security measures and programs to protect the company’s global operations.
Experience in IT Management
Amy has a robust background in IT management at General Mills. She worked as Senior IT Project Manager from 2017 to 2019 and IT Manager - Vendor & Customer Master Data Services from 2014 to 2017. Prior to those roles, she was IT Manager – Quality Assurance | Global Business Solutions from 2012 to 2014 and IT Manager – Quality Assurance | Consumer Internet Applications from 2009 to 2012. Her responsibilities included overseeing IT projects, managing data services, and ensuring quality assurance for global business solutions.
Early Career in IT and Marketing
Amy started her career at General Mills in roles focused on international marketing and IT analysis. She was an International Marketing Services Project Coordinator from 1998 to 2002, Marketing Associate from 2002 to 2003, and then transitioned to IT roles including Application Analyst | International Information Systems from 2003 to 2006 and Sr. Application Analyst | Consumer Internet Applications from 2007 to 2009. These roles helped her build a comprehensive skill set in both marketing and IT.
Educational Background
Amy studied at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where she completed her education from 1991 to 1995. Her academic background has provided a solid foundation for her diverse career in both IT and security management.