Kayla Hartfiel
About Kayla Hartfiel
Kayla Hartfiel is a Packaging R&D Engineer II at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a strong background in packaging development and teaching.
Title and Current Role at General Mills
Kayla Hartfiel currently serves as a Packaging R&D Engineer II at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has been with the company since March 2019, contributing significantly to the packaging research and development team. Hartfiel previously held the role of Packaging R&D Engineer I at the same company. Her work includes developing innovative packaging solutions for various projects, such as the One Global Cereal project.
Educational Background
Kayla Hartfiel earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Packaging from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. During her high school years at Neenah High School, she graduated Magna Cum Laude and received her diploma after three years. Her educational background laid the foundation for her extensive expertise in packaging and product development.
Early Career and Internships
Before her current role at General Mills, Kayla Hartfiel gained valuable experience through multiple internships. She worked at Prent Corporation for seven months in 2014 as a Product Development and Design Intern. In 2015, she held the position of Operations Group Leader Intern, Outbound at Target's T-551 Distribution Center in Fridley, Minnesota, for two months. Additionally, in 2016, she served as an R&D Packaging Intern for the One Global Baking project at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area for three months.
Teaching Experience
Kayla Hartfiel also has a strong background in teaching. She served as a Packaging Teaching Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Stout for two years, from 2014 to 2016. This role involved assisting in the academic development of students pursuing packaging courses, further honing her expertise and leadership skills in the field.
Professional Experience and Business Ownership
Beyond her corporate roles, Kayla Hartfiel is the Business Owner and Baker at The Cake Fairy. In addition to her professional work in packaging, she manages and operates this business. Her diverse career also includes a role at Intertape Polymer Group as a Converting Assistant from 2012 to 2013 in Menasha, Wisconsin.