Custom firearms, certified Cerakote application facility, Gunsmithing, firearms consulting, coating facility implementation and design

Implemented in house custom firearms to Davidson Inc.Built Apollo Custom up from start to profitability.Hit business profitability inside of 6 months and 10x growth of business year one to year two.Implemented Cerakote robotics cell.Certified advanced Cerakote applicator Certified robotics operatorCertified advanced robotics operatorProven coating implementation consultant

MARKET PROJECTS COMPLETED International Marketing Course, UNCG Spring 2013• Conducted online database research to evaluate local company’s competitors in target market• Created successful marketing plan which achieved export of product in new foreign market• Developed PowerPoint presentation of results and presented to company owner and class• Team was recognized by Associate Dean for excellence in this project and I was personally recognized for my leadership role in completing the projectConsumer Behavior Course, UNCG Spring 2013• Designed, tested, administered and evaluated results of surveys given to dining customers• Conducted focus groups and in-depth interviews of faculty, staff and student diners• Compiled results into booklet and PowerPoint presentation delivered to class

Airborne Infantryman, US Army, Fort Bragg, NCDecember 2006-January 2011• Served two tours in Afghanistan; supervised 6-8 fellow soldiers in combat, demonstrating strong leadership skills, conflict management and interpersonal skills • Handled classified information with security clearance• Demonstrated high level of commitment to all positions with increased responsibility• Developed leadership techniques from Leaders School attended• Awards: Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Afghan Campaign Ribbon with Cluster, NATO Ribbon with Cluster and Presidential Valorous Unit Citation

• Worked on day-to-day operations at the shop• Handled all finished work prior to customer pick up