Ariel C.
About Ariel C.
Ariel C. is a Quality Control Laboratory Technician at General Mills in Covington, Georgia, with a diverse background in quality control, chemistry, and education.
Title and Current Role
Ariel C. holds the position of Quality Control Laboratory Technician at General Mills in Covington, Georgia, United States. In this role, Ariel is responsible for ensuring product quality through various testing and analysis procedures.
Professional Experience at General Mills
Ariel has had multiple stints at General Mills. Currently employed as a Quality Control Laboratory Technician, Ariel previously worked with the company in the same role from 2020 to 2021 for 2 months. Ariel's responsibilities included performing nutritional tests on product samples, recording results into MQIS, and assisting quality engineers with systemic issues to enhance performance and productivity. Ariel also implemented process improvements that boosted productivity, quality, and efficiency and trained new employees on best practices.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Prior to rejoining General Mills, Ariel worked at several other companies. These roles included Process Chemist at Chemence for 6 months, Quality Control Associate Chemist at Alcon for 5 months, Quality Control Lead at The Dow Chemical Company for 5 months, and Chemical Technician III at Georgia-Pacific LLC for 2 years. Ariel also had roles as Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) at Johnston Ambulance Service and various educational roles at Mars Hill College.
Education and Certifications
Ariel earned a Master’s degree in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from Walden University between 2015 and 2017. During this period, Ariel also garnered a Certificate in Project Management from the same institution (2014-2015). Ariel holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Mars Hill College, achieved between 2008 and 2012.
Special Skills and Contributions
Throughout the career, Ariel developed skills including process improvement, problem-solving, and employee training. At General Mills, Ariel identified process gaps and collaborated with engineers and management leaders to develop data-driven solutions. Ariel also developed and approved Quality System Documentation in compliance with current industry standards and minimized operational errors through effective problem resolution.