Vivian Denge (She/Her), MBA
About Vivian Denge (She/Her), MBA
Vivian Denge is a Manufacturing Team Leader at General Mills and a Humanitarian at Global Goodwill Ambassadors, with extensive experience in various roles at Nordstrom Direct and a strong educational background in business and engineering.
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Vivian Denge currently holds the position of Manufacturing Team Leader - Desserts at General Mills, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area.
Professional Experience at General Mills
Vivian Denge is currently working at General Mills as a Manufacturing Team Leader - Desserts in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area. She assumed this role after serving as a Skilled Operator at General Mills from 2018 to 2019 for 9 months. In her current role, she has led the implementation of new training tools and best practices for newly acquired singles machines, significantly improving operational efficiency. Additionally, she coordinated and led comprehensive training sessions for start-up team members on all machines, ensuring smooth integration and high performance.
Roles at Nordstrom Direct
Before joining General Mills, Vivian Denge had an extensive career at Nordstrom Direct in Cedar Rapids, IA. She served in various roles including Assistant Manager-Warehouse from 2015 to 2018, Intern - Finance | PEP in 2015, Interim Recruiter in 2014, Change Readiness Team from 2013 to 2014, Project Lead from 2012 to 2013, Department Lead – Shipping | Packing | Claims from 2010 to 2015, and Processor – Packing | Shipping from 2006 to 2010. Over her tenure, she played a key role in minimizing departmental costs and maximizing resource utilization, effectively planning workflow in the absence of department management, and collaboratively working with trainers and department leads to improve overall team performance.
Education and Expertise
Vivian Denge is well-educated, having acquired multiple degrees and certifications. She achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Dubuque from 2017 to 2018, and a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a Business Emphasis and a Minor in Human Resource Management from the same institution from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she completed an Excel course from New Horizons Computer Learning Centers in Cedar Rapids, IA in 2015. Her academic journey began at Mwangaza Technical Institute (Nakuru, Kenya) with studies in Accounting from 1999 to 2001, and she earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Pre-Engineering from Kirkwood Community College from 2001 to 2003.
Humanitarian Efforts
Vivian Denge extends her professional contributions to humanitarian efforts as well. She is currently engaged with Global Goodwill Ambassadors (GGA) as a Humanitarian. Though specific details of her work with GGA are not provided, her involvement highlights her commitment to making a positive impact beyond her professional sphere.
Recognition and Awards
Throughout her career, Vivian Denge has received notable recognitions for her exceptional job performance and professional excellence. She has been honored with the 'Department Spotlight' and 'All Star' awards, underscoring her dedication and effectiveness in her roles.