Mason O'lear
About Mason O'lear
Mason O'lear is a Senior Financial Analyst at General Mills, specializing in Blue Buffalo Marketing and Pet Parent Experience.
Current Position at General Mills
Mason O'lear is currently working as a Senior Financial Analyst at General Mills, specifically focusing on Blue Buffalo Marketing & Pet Parent Experience. His work centers around providing financial analysis for marketing strategies and enhancing customer experience within the pet food industry. This role allows him to leverage his extensive background and specialization in financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before his current role, Mason O'lear held multiple positions at General Mills. From 2021 to 2022, he worked as a Financial Analyst in the Blue Buffalo Marketing & Pet Parent Experience team. Prior to that, he was a Financial Analyst for NAR Planning & Analysis from 2020 to 2021, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He also served as a Financial Analyst for North America Sourcing from 2019 to 2020, focusing on sourcing strategies and contributing to financial planning for North American operations.
Experience in the Energy Sector
Before joining General Mills, Mason O'lear gained valuable experience in the energy sector as a Financial Controller Co-op at DTE Energy. For seven months in 2018, he worked at the River Rouge and Trenton Channel Power Plants in Detroit, Michigan. His responsibilities included financial controlling and analysis for the power plants, providing him with a solid background in energy sector financials.
Strategic Support Experience at Jackson
Mason O'lear also held a position as a Strategic Support Associate at Jackson, a financial services company. From 2017 for eight months, he provided strategic support, gaining experience in financial services and broadening his analytical skills. This role helped him understand the intricacies of financial support in a corporate environment, setting a strong foundation for his future roles.
Education and Expertise
Mason O'lear earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business, where he studied from 2014 to 2019. This academic background equipped him with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for his subsequent professional roles. Specializing in financial analysis, particularly in marketing and customer experience within the pet food industry, Mason has built a distinguished career marked by a combination of practical experience and academic excellence.