Luke Hollinden

As a Yard/Receiving Team Member at Menards, I take pride in keeping the yard organized, safe, and customer-ready. Each day, I help unload and verify incoming shipments, stock materials like lumber and building supplies, and ensure everything is placed accurately and efficiently. I regularly assist customers by helping them locate and load large or heavy items, always making sure they have a positive experience.

I operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely and follow all company safety protocols. I also help maintain a clean work environment by keeping aisles and yard areas clear of debris. Working outdoors in all kinds of weather is part of the job, and I stay alert to changing conditions to ensure the yard remains safe for everyone. Clear communication with my team and managers helps keep everything running smoothly.

Skills & Responsibilities I handle daily:

• Unloading trucks and verifying deliveries
• Organizing and stocking building materials
• Assisting customers with locating and loading items
• Operating forklifts and other yard equipment safely
• Keeping the yard clean, organized, and hazard-free
• Following all safety and store policies
• Working as a team to support receiving and sales operations

During my internship at GPD Group, I gained hands-on experience supporting project planning and execution within a professional engineering and design environment. I was involved in preparing project schedules, assisting with bid packages, and contributing to technical drawings using AutoCAD. I worked closely with project managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure that projects stayed on track and met client expectations.

I helped coordinate timelines and deliverables, reviewed project requirements, and supported the bidding process by gathering cost estimates and compiling documentation. Using AutoCAD, I made edits to design drawings, updated plans based on redlines, and ensured all documents adhered to GPD’s standards and specifications.

Key responsibilities I handled:

• Assisted with developing and updating project schedules
• Helped prepare bid documents and reviewed contractor proposals
• Created and modified technical drawings in AutoCAD
• Collaborated with engineers and project managers on active projects
• Ensured design documents met company and industry standards
• Gained exposure to project management and real-world design processes