Orville Nelson Jr
Wichita,KS
Summary
Strategic professional with experience in sales, team leadership, customer relations, and machining operations. Skilled in training employees, enhancing processes, and managing inventory to foster strong customer relationships and drive revenue growth. Currently pursuing a degree in Emergency Management, focusing on leadership, human resources, and crisis management to support organizational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Gunsmith
Rainier Arms
Wichita, Ks
02.2026 - Current
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts and components.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained and calibrated machines for optimal performance and safety.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Set up tooling and fixtures for various machining operations based on production requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate machining specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues effectively.
- Implemented improvements in workflows to enhance efficiency in production tasks.
Human Resources
Rainier Arms
Wichita, Kansas
02.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented human resources strategies to support organizational goals.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings and candidate screenings.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions for new hires to integrate into company culture.
- Coordinated training programs to improve staff skills and compliance knowledge.
- Provided assistance to employees regarding Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Prepared presentations on various Human Resources topics for internal use.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Maintained employee records in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements.
Sales Manager
Rainier Arms Firearms Academy
Wichita, Kansas
02.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
- Developed training programs for new sales staff on firearms safety and usage.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability for customer demands.
- Collaborated with marketing to create promotional materials for firearms courses.
- Conducted market research to identify trends in the firearms industry.
- Established relationships with suppliers to maintain competitive pricing on products.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
08.2017 - 05.2025
- Trained and supervised over eighty-three soldiers, enhancing their skills and readiness for operations.
- Ensured mission success by effectively overseeing daily operations, personnel assignments, and equipment maintenance.
- Collaborated with fellow NCOs to develop tactics and strategies that improved mission outcomes.
- Promoted safety awareness within the platoon, significantly reducing accidents during training exercises and deployments.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Maintained morale among soldiers, creating a positive and motivated environment.
Education
Emergency Management - Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2027
Associate of Science - Firearm Science And Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute
Phoenix, AZ06-2025
Skills
- Firearm safety
- CNC machining
- Metal fabrication
- Custom engraving
- Tool calibration
- Surface finishing
- Workplace safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Incident response
- Problem-solving skills
- Complex problem-solving
- Time management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Team leadership
- Shift scheduling
- Project management
- Performance evaluations
- Inventory management
- Customer relations
- Verbal communication
- Communication proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Shift scheduling
- Emergency management
- Conflict resolution
- Safety training
- Employee retention
- Recruitment and hiring
- Employee relations
- Onboarding and orientation
- Performance assessment
- Workforce planning
- Microsoft office and docusign
Accomplishments
- Exceeded monthly quota five times.
- Design - Responsible for creative design for prominent social media portfolio.
- Project Development - Collaborated with team of four in the development of growing social media presence.
References
Matthew Burke (Current Manager Rainier Arms.)
253-970-6670
Jeremiah Moffett (Former Platoon Sergeant)
417-955-0923
Jimmy Dinh (Peer)
3165188424
Awards
-magna cum laude list. (SDI)
-Army Commendation Medal- with combat device
-Army Commendation Medal X2
-Army Achievement Medal
-Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal- with Campaign Star
-Non Commissioned Officer Development X2
-Army Service Ribbon
-Army Good Conduct Ribbon X2
Timeline
Gunsmith
Rainier Arms
02.2026 - Current
Human Resources
Rainier Arms
02.2025 - Current
Sales Manager
Rainier Arms Firearms Academy
02.2025 - Current
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
08.2017 - 05.2025
Emergency Management - Management
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Firearm Science And Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute