Sarah Johnson
About Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson is a Project Coordinator at General Mills and a Property Manager in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, with a background in food science and extensive experience in product development and sensory evaluation.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Sarah Johnson holds the title of Project Coordinator at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In addition to this role, she also serves as a Property Manager in the same geographical region. Her work at General Mills encompasses managing consumer testing logistics, coordinating internal testing for discrimination and descriptive tests, and ensuring compliance with protocols at test sites.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Sarah Johnson has a cumulative seven years of experience at General Mills in various roles, focusing notably on product development. From 2010 to 2017, she worked in R&D Product Development, supporting yogurt products such as Yoplait Canada. Through these roles, she managed sample analysis for shelf life, sensory, and analytical testing, and developed strong relationships with cross-functional partners and vendors.
Educational Background
Sarah Johnson completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Food Science at the University of Wisconsin-Stout from 2005 to 2010. Prior to this, she attended Central High School from 2001 to 2005. Her formal education laid the groundwork for her expertise in food science and product development.
Expertise in Sensory Evaluation
Sarah Johnson has demonstrated a strong passion and aptitude for sensory evaluation throughout her career. Her responsibilities include ensuring reliable sensory testing and evaluation of ingredients and product samples. She routinely applies sensory terms to assess flavor and texture attributes, providing essential support for consumer learning and product development.
Project Management Skills
As part of her current roles, Sarah Johnson excels at maintaining project plans, documentation, and communication with both internal and external stakeholders. She manages internal systems to ensure the timely implementation of projects, acting as a resource for Sensory professionals to expedite consumer learning and achieve project goals.