Caitlyn Van Dam
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Versatile Team Member ready to take on any required task and adapt to changing conditions with resourceful and hardworking mindset. Dedicated to business success, eager to learn more about the architectural profession and to grow professionally. Holds quality and teamwork in high esteem.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Sherwin-Williams Commercial Paint Store
Sioux Falls, SD
09.2023 - Current
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Built relationships with customers, contractors, and professional painters to encourage repeat business.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
Architectural Intern
Stone Group Architects
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Used Revit to complete 50% of overall drawing plans.
- Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed.
- Drafted design objectives and system design documents.
- Maintained and organized blueprint files.
- Thoroughly researched materials and structures while collaborating with vendors to find solutions.
- Prepared building specifications based on local regulations and codes.
Building Materials Team Member
Menards
Sioux Falls, SD
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Looked for ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
- Addressed customer needs, responding to specific requests.
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service.
- Improved knowledge and productivity through continuous education and learning from senior team leaders.
Squadron Operations Chief
United States Marine Corps
Kailua, HI
01.2014 - 11.2021
- Assisted in preparation of operation plans and orders and organized visual and instrument flight plans.
- Maintained maps, aeronautical charts and aeronautical published files.
- Sustained safety protocol while executing pilot and ground personnel logistics.
- Automated office operations, business group correspondence, acquisition record tracking and data communications.
- Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for record, report and agenda distribution.
- Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
- Designed training schedules for new and existing employees.
- Liaised with other departments to formulate training requirements, data capture and manage metrics and reporting.
- Consulted with senior leaders to develop and execute strategy and provide regular updates.
- Developed testing and evaluation procedures to drive effective outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Architecture
South Dakota State University
South Dakota05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05.2023
Associate of Arts -
American Military University
08.2020
Skills
- Revit Software
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Supervision & leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Training and mentoring
- Sales and Marketing
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Elementary
Websites
Timeline
Sales Associate
Sherwin-Williams Commercial Paint Store
09.2023 - Current
Architectural Intern
Stone Group Architects
05.2023 - 08.2023
Building Materials Team Member
Menards
12.2022 - 05.2023
Squadron Operations Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2014 - 11.2021
Master of Arts - Architecture
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
South Dakota State University
Associate of Arts -
American Military University
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