Dana Solcz
About Dana Solcz
Dana Solcz is a Senior Quality Engineer at General Mills in Joplin, Missouri, with extensive experience in quality engineering and food safety.
Title and Role at General Mills
Dana Solcz currently holds the position of Senior Quality Engineer at General Mills. Based in Joplin, Missouri, she is involved in a variety of tasks essential to ensuring product and process quality. Her work includes data analysis, process control, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Previous Employment Experience
Dana Solcz has a comprehensive background in quality control and animal care across several companies. She has worked at Colony Grill as a Hostess/Takeout employee, The Canine Company as a Pet Visitor, and Blue Buffalo Co as a Quality Engineer. Additionally, she has served as an Animal Care Assistant at Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services, and as a Kennel Attendant at both Perinton Veterinary Hospital and Fairview Veterinary Hospital.
Educational Background
Dana Solcz has pursued a solid educational foundation in food and veterinary sciences. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Veterinary Sciences from the University of Vermont and has earned two Master of Science degrees: one in Food Science and Technology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and another in Food Safety from the University of Arkansas.
Quality Engineering and Food Safety Expertise
Dana Solcz has specialized expertise in quality engineering and food safety. She has facilitated plant microbiology testing programs, designed training for quality systems, and maintained statistical process control systems. Her role also involved documentation and risk assessment for regulatory compliance and active participation in food safety and quality teams like SQF and HACCP.
Roles in Sorority and Research Positions
In addition to her professional roles, Dana Solcz has been actively involved in sorority activities and research. She was the Sisterhood Co-Chair, Photography Committee member, Historian, and Scrapbook Chair at Alpha Theta of Kappa Delta Sorority. She also worked as a Research Apprentice at The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont, contributing to her well-rounded skill set.