Rain Meyer
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at Menards, excelling in team leadership and customer engagement. Proven ability in structural modeling and technical documentation, complemented by strong problem-solving skills. Successfully enhanced onboarding processes and improved team performance, driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
DSD Receiver
Menards
Appleton, WI
05.2024 - 08.2026
- Received vendor shipments, verified invoices, and accurately recorded merchandise to ensure inventory integrity.
- Organized products and supported inventory tasks, contributing to smoother store operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees, enhancing onboarding process and fostering team collaboration.
Sales & Product Management Associate
Menards
Appleton, WI
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Guided customers toward tailored product solutions that enhanced communication and problem-solving in service interactions.
- Collaborated with contractors to identify product selections that met client specifications.
- Coordinated team efforts to deliver timely task completion in fast-paced retail setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2027
Skills
- Software: MATLAB, Siemens NX
- CAD & Analysis: Structural modeling, technical documentation
- Aerospace design
- CAD software
- Aircraft flight controller design and verification
- Six courses in materials, structures and manufacturing, including required courses in thin-wall structures, energy methods, and finite element methods
- Project management
Leadership Experience
- Engineering Design Project
- Led a 5-member team in developing a CAD model of a DC-3 empennage internal structure
- Coordinated design efforts, ensuring project milestones and deliverables were met
- Produced a comprehensive technical report and delivered a formal presentation of findings
Additional Information
- Strong foundation in aerospace engineering principles and analytical problem-solving
- Experience working in both technical and customer-focused environments
- Effective communicator with leadership and teamwork experience
Accomplishments
- Team Member of the Month, July 2026
Timeline
DSD Receiver
Menards
05.2024 - 08.2026
Sales & Product Management Associate
Menards
04.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Kansas