Rochelle Chism
About Rochelle Chism
Rochelle Chism is a Concurrent Supply Planner at General Mills in Naperville, IL, with a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in marketing, project engineering, and technical sales.
Current Role at General Mills
Rochelle Chism is currently working as a Concurrent Supply Planner at General Mills in Naperville, IL. In her role, she monitors and evaluates ongoing results associated with product performance, including volume, market share, gross margin, and costs. She is skilled in managing product portfolios and has demonstrated a strong ability in production management and identifying process inefficiencies.
Previous Experience at Nalco
From 2010 to 2015, Rochelle Chism worked as a Senior Marketing Associate at Nalco in Naperville, IL. During her tenure, she served as the North America Lead for the Product Formula Optimization Project, which resulted in $2.5 million in savings in 2012. She managed a product portfolio with a revenue of $115 million and gained experience in marketing and cross-functional team leadership.
Engineering Experience at Jacobs Engineering
Rochelle Chism worked as a Process/Project Engineer at Jacobs Engineering in Houston, Texas, from 2008 to 2010. In this role, she utilized her skills in process engineering and continuous improvement. Her responsibilities included solving manufacturing issues through data analysis and interpretation and working as a safety advocate.
Education in Chemical Engineering
Rochelle Chism studied Chemical Engineering at Purdue University from 2003 to 2008, where she earned her B.S. degree in the field. Her academic foundation laid the groundwork for her technical skills in process engineering and production management. She previously attended Thornton Fractional South High School from 1999 to 2003.
Technical Sales Internship at Ashland, Inc.
In 2006, Rochelle Chism completed an internship as a Hercules Technical Sales Representative at Ashland, Inc., specifically at Madison Paper Company in Alsip, IL. This three-month experience provided her with early exposure to the technical sales aspect of the chemical engineering industry.