The Grit Blueprint Podcast
Enabling Women In Construction & Trades: Melanie Dettmer, National Glass Association
May 7, 2024 Length: 50 min Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
Melanie Dettmer, Business Development Manager at the National Glass Association, joins Stefanie Couch on The Grit Blueprint Podcast to talk about enabling women in construction and the trades. Melanie is known for her ability to connect people and organizations, enhancing business development and collaborative opportunities.
About This Episode.
This week's guest is Melanie Dettmer.
Melanie is a Business Development Manager and leader at the National Glass Association (NGA), where she leverages her extensive experience in the glass industry. She began her career in customer service at Old Castle Building Envelope in Bloomington, thanks to a referral from a friend. Later, she moved to Bryn Glass in Minneapolis, expanding her role to include estimating, project management, and contract sales. Melanie is passionate about the glass industry, particularly its emphasis on teamwork and community. She is an advocate for women in construction and trades, actively working to increase female participation and visibility in the industry. Melanie is also known for her exceptional ability to connect people and organizations, enhancing business development and collaborative opportunities.
Key Takeaways.
- Melanie is a Business Development Manager and leader at the National Glass Association, drawing on extensive glass industry experience.
- She started in customer service at Old Castle Building Envelope in Bloomington after a referral from a friend.
- At Bryn Glass in Minneapolis, her role expanded to include estimating, project management and contract sales.
- She actively works to increase female participation and visibility in the industry.
- Melanie is passionate about the glass industry, especially its emphasis on teamwork and community.
Questions and Answers.
How does Melanie Dettmer support women in construction?
Melanie Dettmer of the National Glass Association is an advocate for women in construction and trades, actively working to increase female participation and visibility in the industry.
How did Melanie Dettmer get started in the glass industry?
Melanie began her career in customer service at Old Castle Building Envelope in Bloomington, thanks to a referral from a friend. She later moved to Bryn Glass in Minneapolis, where her role grew to include estimating, project management and contract sales.
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