Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

STEPHEN rAMSEY

Self Employed
Skillman,NJ
24
years of professional experience

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Desired position must be completely outside and unrelated to the firearms business.

Work History

Independent Contracting Machinist

13 Years 6 Months
Self Employed | 08.2011 - 02.2025
  • Produced custom rifles for a Federally licensed 3rd party (the name of that 3rd party cannot currently be disclosed due to NDA still in effect)

Gunsmith, Salesman

3 Years 10 Months
J&G Sales | 08.2020 - 06.2024
  • Performed firearm assembly and disassembly following safety protocols.
  • Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with legal standards.
  • Assisted in inventory management, tracking parts and supplies efficiently.
  • Trained new staff on safety practices and operational procedures.
  • Restored antique firearms to their original condition, preserving their historical value and functionality.
  • Mentored apprentice gunsmiths, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future professionals in the field.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to service their firearms regularly, maintaining optimal performance under demanding conditions.
  • Trained new staff on sales techniques and company policies to improve team performance.
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and exceptional customer service.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.

Head Machinist

8 Years 5 Months
LRK MECHANICAL, LLC | 10.2011 - 03.2020
  • Precision machine work
  • Responsible for building and accurizing long range rifles
  • Head of fabrication and alteration of gun parts
  • Lead prototype builder
  • Assisted with Legal Compliance

Adjunct Instructor

3 Years 4 Months
Yavapai College CTEC (Career & Technical Education Center) | 08.2015 - 12.2018
  • Teacher, Intro to Machine Shop (Gunsmithing program)
  • Instructor, Machine Shop safety and Education

General Gunsmith, Sales Clerk

9 Years
Martin B. Retting, Inc. (Gun Shop, Los Angeles, CA) | 01.2001 - 01.2010

Education

Bachelor of Science

Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | 01.1988

Skills

Kind
patient customer service.
Written and spoken communication.
Instruction/Teaching/Transfer of skills.

Accomplishments

From 1988 until 2010 worked as a professional actor in Theatre, Television, and Film. Theatre credits include Regional, Off-Broadway and Broadway productions. Cast member in Tony Award-winning Broadway production. Television credits include guest shots on many popular dramas as well as TV movies and limited series. If you watched TV during the 90s and 2000s, you saw me. Film work ranged from lead roles in low-budget action films shot in Bulgaria to small roles in big 'ol Hollywood blockbusters directed by Steven Spielberg and Ridley Scott, among others.

Timeline

Gunsmith, Salesman

J&G Sales
08.2020 - 06.2024Read More

Adjunct Instructor

Yavapai College CTEC (Career & Technical Education Center)
08.2015 - 12.2018Read More

Head Machinist

LRK MECHANICAL, LLC
10.2011 - 03.2020Read More

Independent Contracting Machinist

Self Employed
08.2011 - 02.2025Read More

General Gunsmith, Sales Clerk

Martin B. Retting, Inc. (Gun Shop, Los Angeles, CA)
01.2001 - 01.2010Read More

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science
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STEPHEN rAMSEY