Kirkland Litzsey
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Dynamic professional with a solid background in CNC machine operation and retail management. Skilled in coaching new employees, ensuring safety protocols, and driving team performance. Ready to leverage expertise in machinery operation and staff development to support organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machine Operator
Prospect Steel
Blytheville, Arkansas
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Operated CNC machines to precisely produce steel components, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Loaded raw materials into CNC machines for processing, facilitating efficient production workflows.
- Load CAD drawn CNC programs with job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
- Package parts for delivery or pick up.
- Load and unload structural steel from machine with overhead crane.
- Adapted to changing work schedules, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to team objectives.
Store Manager
City Gear
Little Rock, AR
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Drove store volume through effective sales promotion, KPI achievement, and exceptional staff customer service.
- Interview, train, and supervise employees.
- Plan work schedules and direct daily assignments.
- Collaborated with corporate teams to align store goals with company initiatives.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Managed inventory, executed visual merchandising standards, and enforced company policies to maintain store compliance.
- Safeguard financial information, prevent fraud, and control store inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hot Springs High School
Hot Springs05-2005
Skills
- Ability to read and understand detailed shop drawings
- Quality controls
- Experience running an ultra burn table
- Hazard Assessment
- Machine alignment
- Heavy machinery operation
- Blueprint reading
- Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs frequently
- Strong Organization Skills
- Coach/ train peers and new hires
- Skilled in Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Basic computer skills
- Good oral/written communication skills
- Supply chain management
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Time management
- Hand and power tools
- Forklift operation
- Lift equipment operation
- Warehouse best practices
Timeline
CNC Machine Operator
Prospect Steel
05.2026 - 07.2026
Store Manager
City Gear
07.2022 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Hot Springs High School