Kyle Bolkema
kylebolkema[at]gmail.com
232 6th Ave. SE Ave.
Sioux Center, Iowa 51250
Cell: 712.470.4886
OBJECTIVE To obtain a challenging marketing position with an established and respected organization in order to gain experience and knowledge of the business world, while using the skills and knowledge acquired through education and internships
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts Degree Anticipated May of 2009
Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa
Major: Business Administration
Emphasis: Marketing
Award: Dordt College Honors Scholarship
SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Computer experience also includes SPSS and Enterprise Resource Planning programs
Competence in Spanish language after three years of classes
EXPERIENCE Marketing Internship, Midwest Metal Works, Sioux Falls, SD 01/08-present
Performed different marketing activities and reports
Carried out cost analyses and pricing of various jobs and products
Implemented an ERP program in collaboration with other personnel
Searched federal database for contracts and corresponded for specifications
Marketing Internship, Orange City Christian School, Orange City, IA 01/08-present City, ST
Attended building committee expansion meetings
Assisted the committee in fundraising and brainstorming activities
Researched means of selling the project to the constituency
Modified existing database, designed a mailing, and helped produce a press release
General Laborer, Van Voorst Concrete, Hull, IA 05/05-present City, ST
Laid concrete in residential, agricultural, and commercial settings
Utilized problem solving and teamwork to finish needed tasks
Conversed with and directed Spanish speaking persons
Provided leadership when necessary while performing all aspects of concrete installation
General Laborer, Midwest Metal Works, Rock Valley, IA 12/06-05/07
Welded, painted, and packaged various parts
Readied projects and parts after hours for shipping the following day
Secured office and production area each night
General Laborer, Famers Cooperative Society, Sioux Center, Iowa 09/05-12/06
Directed customers and provided necessary service
Involved in maintenance and upkeep of facility
ACTIVITIES Member of Future Business Executives (FBE) Club
Renovated Laotian Community Church in Salt Lake City, Utah
Prison Fellowship Ministry volunteer at South Dakota State Penitentiary
INTERESTS Avid reader and continuous learner
Love competition, including: football, basketball, running
Enjoy work done with my hands and seeing the results
References available upon request
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