Anna Tomlinson
About Anna Tomlinson
Anna Tomlinson is a Sr Packaging Engineer at General Mills with extensive experience in packaging design and engineering.
Title and Current Role
Anna Tomlinson holds the position of Sr Packaging Engineer at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In her current role, she brings extensive experience to the consumer goods industry, focusing particularly on packaging design and engineering.
Educational Background
Anna Tomlinson completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where she earned a degree in Packaging Engineering. She also holds a minor in Business from the same university. Additionally, she studied Business Administration and Management, General at the University of Westminster for 11 months, concluding in 2013.
Professional Experience
Anna has valuable experience in the packaging sector, starting with her role as a Research and Development Intern at Serenity Packaging Corporation in the Greater Chicago Area for five months in 2012. She then became an R&D Intern for Meals Packaging at General Mills in 2013 for two months. She has been with General Mills since July 2014, where she leads the Blue Buffalo Innovation Role.
Skills in Packaging Engineering
Anna Tomlinson possesses strong skills in both Research and Development (R&D) and Manufacturing within the packaging sector. Her expertise encompasses various aspects of packaging design and engineering, making her a crucial asset to her team and to General Mills.
Career at General Mills
At General Mills, Anna Tomlinson's career began with a short stint as an R&D Intern focusing on Meals Packaging in 2013. Since joining full-time in 2014, she has undertaken the role of leading the Blue Buffalo Innovation initiative, applying her extensive knowledge in packaging to develop new, innovative solutions.