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TH Holsters was founded in 2015 in a garage in Kansas City, stemming from my love of design and engineering. I have a passion for shooting sports and wanted to have quality gear that wouldn't break the bank. So, I started designing and making my own gear. TH Holsters was founded on exactly that. Our mission is to create quality gear at an affordable price for all shooting skill levels. ​​All of our products are meticulously engineered and tested to ensure superior quality and function.

Managed company P&L and KPIsLed deployment team- Successfully opened new location in Q4 2024- Hired and trained new team- Managed on site GC and other vendors- Merchandised inventory and store set- Stayed onsite for 30+ daysManaged special projectsFostered internal and external relationshipsEnsured compliance with internal departments and ATF

Managed store operationsManaged hazardous waste generation (49 CFR certified)

Managed a $6M+ 30k sqft retail spaceResponsible for operations and profitability of locationTraveled to other locations to assist with staff training and developmentImprovements over 2021- Total Expense decreased 10.1%- Controllable Expense decreased 9.2%- Personnel Expense decreased 4.6%- Designs department sales increased 22%Staff Development- Trained and developed 2 individuals that were recruited to join the corporate team- 5 team members have been promoted into leadership roles in the organization

Onboarded, trained, and developed new staffManaged inbound and outbound inventory departmentConducted weekly inventory cycle counts to validate or correct inventory values

As the Range Check-In Supervisor I was tasked with keeping the range operational. Duties included:- Leading a team of 6-12 individuals- weekly scheduling - updating standard operating procedures - training new employees - identifying problems and developing solutions - weekly inventory maintenance -coordinating with other RCI Supervisors to ensure consistency across all locations

Range check-in (RCI): At RCI, my duties include: ensuring compliance with our range rules. Providing clients with any targets, ammo, or eye and ear protection that is required. And coordinating with the range safety officers about any problematic behavior observed. Sales associate: At the sales department my duties include: Helping clients determine the best firearm and accessories for their needs. Re-stocking firearms, ammunition and accessories. And coordinating with clients that want to transfer firearms using our FFL service. Receiving: At the receiving department, my duties include: receiving merchandise and accessories into our system. Coordinating with our buyers regarding any purchasing issues that arise. And acquire firearms and properly dispose of them in accordance with the ATF.

• Prepared metal pieces for welding, including shearing, notching, and bending of materials• Assembled and installed walls, floor, cabinetry, ceiling, and doors on customized units• Installed electrical wiring for lights, switches, outlets, and audio visual • Assembled new testing equipment, including fabrication and installation of electrical components• Responsible for exterior and interior maintenance of +20,000 sq. ft. facility on +2 acres of ground

As the Summer Intern for Examinetics I held the following duties:AutoCAD Drafter• Transferred hard copy two-dimensional drawings, work plans, and models into digital CAD files• Worked with production team to modify and improve existing drawings • Produced three-dimensional models of fabrication parts to facilitate efficient design and assembly • Created digital filing system to efficiently organize hundreds of drawingsSpecialty Equipment Design, Installation, and Calibration Specialist • Installed and performed diagnostic testing on medical equipment on customized mobile units• Participated in the design of testing equipment that enabled communication in over 30 different languages• Documented processes and created Standard Operating Procedures for the installation of equipmentBusiness Process Review – Equipment and Supplies Distribution Center• Reviewed legacy processes and made recommendation to be more efficient and reduce costs • Implemented new communication process to improve accuracy and reduce shipping errors• Trained new employees on new processes and Standard Operating ProceduresFabrication and Maintenance Technician (April 2015 to present)• Prepared metal pieces for welding, including shearing, notching, and bending of materials• Assembled and installed walls, floor, cabinetry, ceiling, and doors on customized units• Installed electrical wiring for lights, switches, outlets, and audio visual • Assembled new testing equipment, including fabrication and installation of electrical components• Responsible for exterior and interior maintenance of +20,000 sq. ft. facility on +2 acres of ground

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering