Myles Koester
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Passionate firearms enthusiast with a strong focus on historical restoration and craftsmanship. Skilled in restoration, bluing, and stocktaking, with a commitment to continuous improvement. Dedicated to reviving classic firearms to their original condition through hands-on techniques learned during formal education. I'm eager to advance my engraving and carving skills, as well as to implement historically accurate techniques to restore firearms.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant
Ark industries
Eagle, WI
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Executed engineering projects focused on packaging and development for military products, enhancing product reliability and usability. Developed packaging solutions for military goods, ensuring compliance with specifications and enhancing product safety. Gained planning and design skills while acquiring hands-on experience in engineering processes.
Cook/Cashier
Kwik Trip
Waukesha, WI
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed inventory to ensure availability of products while providing customer service support.
- Prepared a variety of food items following company recipes and standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment to ensure food safety.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to support food preparation tasks.
Delivery Driver
Pizza Hut
Muskego, WI
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered pizza and ingredients promptly to various stores, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Delivered food orders promptly to customers at various locations.
- Managed cash transactions accurately during each delivery shift.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicle and equipment.
Education
Associate of Occupational Studies - Gunsmithing
Colorado School of Trades
Lakewood, COCriminal Justice -
UW Waukesha
Waukesha, WIHigh School Diploma -
Muskego High School
Muskego, WISkills
- Firearm repair
- Firearm maintenance
- Technical drawing
- Precision machining
- Metalworking techniques
- Soldering techniques
- Bluing
- Browning
- Color case hardening
- Restoration
- Historical accuracy
- Stock making
- Stock fitting
- Sight alignment
- Engraving designs
- Polishing metal surfaces
- Finish application
- Heat treatment proficiency
- Armorer tool mastery
- Sales
- Sales techniques
- Sales strategies
- Customer inquiries
- Guest services
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Inventory assessment
- Basic math
- Retail math
- Attention to detail
- Detail orientation
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Communication
- Bookkeeping
Certification
- Glock Armorer, 12/01/25, 12/01/28
- Sig M400 Armorer, 08/17/26, 08/17/29
- Sig P320 Armorer, 08/18/26, 08/18/29
- Sig P365 Armorer, 08/19/26, 08/19/29
- Sig 1911 Armorer, 08/20/26, 08/20/29
- Sig 500/590 Armorer, 08/21/26, 08/21/26
Refrences
- Brian Koester. Owner and chief engineer at ARK Industries. 1 (414) 793-1505, bkoester@arkindustriescorp.com
- Tara Steininger. Personal Reference. 1 (414) 217-2420, tarasteininger122@gmail.com
- Mike Palmisano. Previous Employer. 1 (262) 751-0958, mpalmisano@beckerritter.com
Timeline
Assistant
Ark industries
04.2023 - 08.2025
Cook/Cashier
Kwik Trip
02.2023 - 02.2024
Delivery Driver
Pizza Hut
09.2022 - 04.2023
Associate of Occupational Studies - Gunsmithing
Colorado School of Trades
Criminal Justice -
UW Waukesha
High School Diploma -
Muskego High School