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Jerry Daniels

Saluda,SC

Summary

Highly Skilled Master Gunsmith who completes all gunsmithing work for the shop including: repairs, modifications and custom builds. Independently manage time to complete all gunsmithing on schedule. Stay current with shop maintenance including: cleaning and organization, equipment maintenance and upkeep, and opening and closing the shop each day.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Gunsmith

RoughRiders Gunsmithing
01.2021 - Current
  • Regularly attended industry conferences and seminars to stay up-to-date with latest trends and developments in gunsmithing technology.
  • Inspected individual parts, assemblies and installations for adherence to specifications and building codes.
  • Restored antique firearms to their original condition, preserving their historical value and functionality.
  • Developed a streamlined system for tracking inventory and work orders, improving overall shop efficiency.
  • Maintained organized records of all completed projects, ensuring accurate billing and clear communication with clients.
  • Assisted clients in selecting suitable firearms for their specific needs, resulting in satisfied customers and repeat business.
  • Educated customers on proper firearm maintenance techniques to extend the life of their investments.
  • Enhanced accuracy of rifles by customizing barrels, triggers, and other components.
  • Conducted firing range operations and charted courses of fire, strategically avoiding enemy encroachment and protecting service members where possible.
  • Created inspection reports ( DCOA) for weapons inspections, reporting to unit weapon custodian with assigned suspense dates to correct discrepancies.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Stable Owner

Daniels Farm Saluda
06.2020 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision making.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Provided treatment for minor horse injuries.
  • Rode horses in training sessions and provided feedback on track performance.
  • Inspected, prepared, cleaned, disinfected and maintained comfortable horse stable and enclosures.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, providing regular updates on their horses'' progress and overall condition.
  • Observed animals during different activities to identify possible illnesses or injuries requiring care.

Stable Owner

Wandering Creeks Ranch
06.2018 - 06.2020
    • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
    • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
    • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
    • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
    • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Horse Trainer

Dragonfly Stables
04.2014 - 06.2020
  • Provided treatment for minor horse injuries.
  • Rode horses in training sessions and provided feedback on track performance.
  • Served as a knowledgeable resource regarding diverse breeds of horses, offering guidance on selecting appropriate animals based on intended use or competition discipline.
  • Established a professional reputation as a reliable, skilled horse trainer capable of producing consistent results while prioritizing safety and well-being of each equine athlete under their care.
  • Monitored horses health and statuses before races or competitions.
  • Instructed students in horsemanship and specific riding skills in both English and Western riding styles.

FIRE SUPPORT AND TARGETING SERGENT

US Army
01.2009 - 04.2014
  • Leads, supervises, and participates in coordination and implementation of cannon, missile, rocket, aerial or target acquisition operations, training programs, administrative matters, and communication activities, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates, and professional support to lower and higher grade soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties
  • Monitors, inspects, and evaluates FA training programs.

Operations NCO

US Army
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Operations Sergeant supporting the forward deployed G9 Staff section in Iraq; advises and assists the Task Force Bragg Asst Chief of Staff G9 (ACOFS G9) also coordinated with the HHC XVIII Airborne Corp First Sergeant on training and administrative tasks.

FIRES support Sergeant

US ARMY
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Assist senior fire support sergeant in training of subordinates in fire support procedures, techniques and tactics
  • Supervised section operations, maintenance, and training
  • Lead and trained the forward observer team and Combat Observation Lasing Tech in combat operations
  • Initiated requests and adjusted field artillery, mortar, aerial and naval gunfire using all methods of adjustment including continuous and coordinated illumination
  • Initiated suppressive and screening fire to support scheme of maneuver and performed crater analysis
  • Selected and occupied observation posts
  • Oriented maps and prepared terrain sketches with visibility diagrams.

TACH III HH60H CREWCHIEF

US Navy
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Flew day and night missions (with NVG's) as a Tach III Crewchief training junior Aircrewman in Naval Special Warfare (NSW), Combat Sea Air Rescue (CSAR), Close Air Support (CAS), Aerial Reconnaissance, Confined Landing, Aerial Gunnery, Vertical Replenishment, Sea Air Rescue (SAR), and day to day HH60H flight operations
  • Supervised the daily maintenance of 8 HH60H helicopters.

Site Supervisor

Stone wall Custom Homes
01.1995 - 01.2001
  • Performed duties as a Jobsite Supervisor overseeing the Construction of New Homes.

SH3 Crewchief, Aviation Anti Submarine Warfare Operator and ASMOD TSC Analyst

US Navy
01.1985 - 01.1995
  • Performed acoustic, non-acoustic and helicopter duties using various High Tech acoustic, electromagnetic, infrared and detection devises to identify and classify all air, sea and undersea targets
  • Instruct and supervise personnel in aircraft duties.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Gunsmithing

PTC
Greenwood, SC
08.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Medicine

Alamance Community Collage
Alamance, NC
12.1999

Associate of Applied Science - Agriculture

PTC
Saluda, SC
12.2024

Skills

    • Business Leadership
    • Customer Retention
    • Scheduling
      • Employee Scheduling
      • Business Growth Initiatives
      • Consulting

Professional Development

  • Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS), 2007
  • Fire Support Specialist, Ft Sill Artillery School, 2006
  • Naval Aircraft fire fighting, Naval fire school, 2006
  • Landing Signal Evaluator, Naval LSE school, 2005
  • Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor, 2005
  • Advance Leaders Course, Naval Leadership School NOB Damneck, 2004
  • Advanced SERE school, NAVTRALANT NAS Brunswick, 2004
  • SERE school, NAVTRALANT NAS Brunswick, 1987

Clearance

SECRECT/SCI CLEARANCE (EXPIRES APRIL 2016)

Professional Highlights

  • FIRE SUPPORT AND TARGETING SERGENT, 2009-Present, US Army, XVIII AIRBORNE CORP, ALPHA COMPANY, FIRE SUPPORT CELL, FT BRAGG, NC, Leads, supervises, and participates in coordination and implementation of cannon, missile, rocket, aerial or target acquisition operations, training programs, administrative matters, and communication activities, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates, and professional support to lower and higher grade soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Monitors, inspects, and evaluates FA training programs.
  • Operations NCO, 2008-2009, US Army, XVIII Airborne Corp, G9 Section, Fort Bragg, NC, Operations Sergeant supporting the forward deployed G9 Staff section in Iraq; advises and assists the Task Force Bragg Asst Chief of Staff G9 (ACOFS G9) also coordinated with the HHC XVIII Airborne Corp First Sergeant on training and administrative tasks.
  • FIRES support Sergeant, 2006-2008, US ARMY, XVIII Airborne Corp Artillery, HHC , fire support cell, FT BRAGG, NC, Assist senior fire support sergeant in training of subordinates in fire support procedures, techniques and tactics. Supervised section operations, maintenance, and training. Lead and trained the forward observer team and Combat Observation Lasing Tech in combat operations. Initiated requests and adjusted field artillery, mortar, aerial and naval gunfire using all methods of adjustment including continuous and coordinated illumination. Initiated suppressive and screening fire to support scheme of maneuver and performed crater analysis. Selected and occupied observation posts. Oriented maps and prepared terrain sketches with visibility diagrams.
  • TACH III HH60H CREWCHIEF, 2001-2006, US Navy, Naval Air Station norfolk, norfolk, VA, Flew day and night missions (with NVG's) as a Tach III Crewchief training junior Aircrewman in Naval Special Warfare (NSW), Combat Sea Air Rescue (CSAR), Close Air Support (CAS), Aerial Reconnaissance, Confined Landing, Aerial Gunnery, Vertical Replenishment, Sea Air Rescue (SAR), and day to day HH60H flight operations. Supervised the daily maintenance of 8 HH60H helicopters.
  • Site Supervisor, 1995-2001, Stone wall Custom Homes, Multiple Locations, Performed duties as a Jobsite Supervisor overseeing the Construction of New Homes.
  • SH3 Crewchief, Aviation Anti Submarine Warfare Operator and ASMOD TSC Analyst, 1985-1995, US Navy, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Performed acoustic, non-acoustic and helicopter duties using various High Tech acoustic, electromagnetic, infrared and detection devises to identify and classify all air, sea and undersea targets. Instruct and supervise personnel in aircraft duties.

Timeline

Master Gunsmith

RoughRiders Gunsmithing
01.2021 - Current

Stable Owner

Daniels Farm Saluda
06.2020 - Current

Stable Owner

Wandering Creeks Ranch
06.2018 - 06.2020

Horse Trainer

Dragonfly Stables
04.2014 - 06.2020

FIRE SUPPORT AND TARGETING SERGENT

US Army
01.2009 - 04.2014

Operations NCO

US Army
01.2008 - 01.2009

FIRES support Sergeant

US ARMY
01.2006 - 01.2008

TACH III HH60H CREWCHIEF

US Navy
01.2001 - 01.2006

Site Supervisor

Stone wall Custom Homes
01.1995 - 01.2001

SH3 Crewchief, Aviation Anti Submarine Warfare Operator and ASMOD TSC Analyst

US Navy
01.1985 - 01.1995

Associate of Applied Science - Gunsmithing

PTC

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Medicine

Alamance Community Collage

Associate of Applied Science - Agriculture

PTC
Jerry Daniels