Caitrin Sturdahl
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Skills
●POS Operation & Cash Handling
●Customer Service & Conflict Resolution
●Team Supervision & Leadership
●Japanese (Basic Proficiency)
●Research & Academic Writing
Work Experience
Customer Service Leader
Food Lion – Boone, NC
June 2021 – Sept 2023; Aug 2024 – July 2025
●Supervised front-end operations, ensuring smooth daily activities.
●Balanced cash safe and maintained financial accuracy.
●Delivered high-quality customer service and upheld satisfaction ratings.
●Trained and guided team members to improve efficiency and performance.
Education
Appalachian State University – Boone, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology; Bachelor of Arts in Languages, Literature, & Cultures, Dec. 2024
●Chair, Anthropology Club (2021–2023): Organized fundraisers, invited guest speakers, led themed meetings, and served as member liaison
●Independent Research:
oExplored socio-economic and cultural history of matcha in Japan
oAnalyzed representation of homosexuality in anime and its influence on cultural perceptions, including survey research
Okayama University – Okayama, Japan
Study Abroad in Japanese Language & Culture — Oct 2023 to Aug 2024
●Immersed in Japanese society through academic and cultural experiences
●Studied comparative cultures, practiced matcha preparation, and participated in agricultural exploration in rural communities
●Gained practical insights into both urban and rural Japanese culture