Avery Chitwood
Salem,OR
Summary
Experienced firearms instructor, event coordinator, and marksmanship competitor with 8+ years of progressive leadership in shooting sports and military training. Proven ability to manage large-scale events, build cross-functional relationships, and drive community engagement. Strong communicator with experience creating SOPs, briefings, and training content. Passionate advocate for the shooting industry with firsthand knowledge of tactical, recreational, and competitive shooting disciplines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SARTS Lead Instructor
Oregon Army National Guard
Salem, OR
08.2022 - Current
- Lead firearms instructor and senior planner for state-level marksmanship initiatives, competitions, and readiness training.
- Designed and executed Oregon’s largest TAG Match (2023) with over 150 competitors; created all SOPs, briefs, and operational materials.
- Managed athlete selection and preparation for national-level competitions, including the Winston P. Wilson Small Arms Championship.
- Built and implemented Oregon’s "Unit Marksmanship Trainer" program, training 500+ soldiers in advanced and basic shooting skills.
- Created and ran multi-discipline 3-gun courses for the Best Warrior Competition, testing firearms proficiency and tactical movement.
- Regularly brief leadership and external stakeholders on event progress, participant readiness, and after-action performance.
GI Bill Program Manager
Oregon Army National Guard
Salem, Oregon
09.2020 - Current
- Manage all facets of the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) and incentive contracts for Soldiers across Oregon.
- Draft SOPs, interpret NGB policy, and brief Soldiers, recruiters, and administrative staff on policy, compliance, and program eligibility.
- Train and mentor new hires on incentive systems and personnel programs, including GIMS, IPPS-A, iPERMS, and BEAST.
- Generate and present analytical reports on program success, performance metrics, and soldier eligibility status.
- Collaborate with national stakeholders across all 54 states and territories via Microsoft Teams for ongoing program updates.
- Led program development for training exercises and operational readiness initiatives.
- Managed project timelines to meet critical deadlines and operational goals effectively.
LFX Representative
Accushoot Inc
Corvallis, Oregon
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Live-fire demo coordination and execution of the LFX system.
- Awareness of shooting industry trends and community needs. To tailor engagement to local areas..
- Partner engagement with shooting ranges and clubs within the Pacific Northwest.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and order placements.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve customer issues promptly.
- Territory development and lead generation in the PNW.
- Hands-on product demonstration proficiency.
- Provided interview-based customer service and tracked analytics using Google products.
13F Forward Observer
Oregon Army National Guard
Salem, OR
12.2016 - 06.2022
- Served as a fire team radio operator and Forward Observer; trained in advanced land navigation and fire direction systems.
- I competed in and won the 2022 TAG Match against over 100 participants.
- Delivered MOS-related instruction and basic Soldier skills to platoon-sized groups, and supported deployment operations in Qatar.
- Recognized as Soldier of the Quarter (Q2), and completed the Basic Leaders Course during deployment to Kuwait.
- Utilized advanced targeting systems to ensure precision in fire support missions.
- Planned and executed training exercises to prepare units for real-world scenarios.
- Developed plans for alternative actions should primary targets not be achievable due to changes in the operational environment or other factors.
Education
Leadership And Management
Basic Leaders Course
Camp Buehring, Kuwait03-2020
High School Diploma -
South Salem High School
Salem, OR06-2017
Skills
- Firearms instruction
- Program management
- Customer engagement
- Event coordination
- Standard operating procedures
- Community outreach
- Shooting sports and firearms expertise
- Strategic event planning and execution
- Partnership and sponsorship management
- Public speaking and technical briefing
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Content development and training
- Competitive marksmanship
- Data analysis and reporting
- Microsoft Office, Adobe, PowerPoint, GIMS, IPPS-A, iPERMS, and MS Teams
Accomplishments
- TAG Match Champion (2022)
- Soldier of the Quarter (Q2 2020)
- National Match Competitor (2023 – Placed Top 110)
Timeline
LFX Representative
Accushoot Inc
05.2025 - 08.2025
SARTS Lead Instructor
Oregon Army National Guard
08.2022 - Current
GI Bill Program Manager
Oregon Army National Guard
09.2020 - Current
13F Forward Observer
Oregon Army National Guard
12.2016 - 06.2022
Leadership And Management
Basic Leaders Course
High School Diploma -
South Salem High School
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