Steven VanLingen`
Golden,CO
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parts Specialist
Camping World
Golden, Colorado
04.2018 - 05.2025
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate parts for their RVs and outdoor equipment.
- Managed inventory levels of parts and supplies to ensure availability.
- Processed customer orders accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained a clean and organized parts display area for easy access.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve customer inquiries promptly.
- Provided knowledgeable support on product features and specifications.
- Handled returns and exchanges following company policies and procedures.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on their needs.
- Researched pricing, availability, compatibility, quality standards, and other factors related to purchasing decisions.
- Assisted retail, wholesale and service customers with selecting optimal parts for different needs.
- Performed regular audits of warehouse shelves to verify proper stocking levels.
- Operated point of sales and parts lookup computer systems.
Lead Gunsmith
Gander Mountain Company
Aurora, Colorado
06.2012 - 09.2017
- Assembled and repaired firearms for diverse customer needs.
- Inspected and tested firearms to ensure safety and functionality.
- Managed inventory of tools, parts, and materials for repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to improve repair processes and efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace in compliance with safety standards.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding products, services, and repairs effectively.
- Disassembled weapons down to their individual components for cleaning purposes.
- Tested firearms to ensure accuracy in performance.
- Used specialized tools such as lathes, grinders and milling machines to fabricate gun parts.
- Ordered parts and supplies necessary for gunsmithing services.
- Checked function of various types of ammunition in different types of firearms.
- Assembled new firearms from components and parts.
- Altered existing tools to create customized items used by shooters or hunters.
- Repaired damaged stocks, barrels and actions of customer guns.
Sonar Technician
US Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
11.1990 - 11.2010
- Operated advanced sonar systems to detect underwater objects and obstacles.
- Analyzed sonar data to support navigation and tactical planning.
- Conducted routine maintenance on sonar equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to interpret sonar imagery effectively.
- Provided training and guidance to junior technicians on sonar operations.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for sonar usage.
- Calculated target ranges and noted real-time propagation changes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Everest College
Aurora, CO05-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Gunsmithing
Colorado School of Trades
Lakewood, CO04-2012
Skills
- Parts ordering
- Inventory management
- Point-of-sale operation
- Product knowledge
- Customer support
- Vehicle inspection
Affiliations
Motorcyclist, Tactical Shooting, Photography, Off-roading.
Certification
Certified Gunsmith.
Timeline
Parts Specialist
Camping World
04.2018 - 05.2025
Lead Gunsmith
Gander Mountain Company
06.2012 - 09.2017
Sonar Technician
US Navy
11.1990 - 11.2010
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Everest College
Associate of Applied Science - Gunsmithing
Colorado School of Trades