Jon Nyhus

**** *. ****** ***** **. Glendale AZ **303

Telephone 623-***-**** Mobile 602-***-****

-- EMPLOYMENT

Sprague’s Sports

Jan 2015 to Sept 2015

Duties:Senior gunsmith

Duties involve general repairs and working with customers on their choices for product, up grading their guns or doing custom builds

Cabela’s

Aug 2013 to Jan 2014, Glendale AZ

Position: Gun counter sales

Arms Tech Ltd.

June 2008 to June 2013, Phoenix AZ

Position: Gunsmith / prototype machinist

Responsibilities: Set-up the weapon refinishing area and developed a paint finish system for weapons. Designed a short 3 shot, 7” barreled shotgun utilizing a Remington 870. This weapon was developed for Police tactical teams. Worked on the development of lightweight suppressors for the US Government. These were fitted to a M2, 50 caliber machine gun, the M16 rifle and the Colt 45 semi-automatic pistol. Built take-down sniper rifles in 50 BMG, 300 WM and .308 Winchester. Developed processes and reviewed blueprint updates. Designed new means to manufacture components using new materials and processes. Did incoming parts QC inspections. Supervised machine shop, and all outsourced contractors and vendors. Managed a move and set up of new facility.

British Motor Classics, Ltd.

1994-2008, Phoenix AZ

Position: Owner / manager

British classic car repair and restoration shop. Managed shop with 4 employees, controlled job flow, dealt with customers and vendors. . Sourced parts both locally, nationally and internationally. Did vehicle intake, diagnostics and supervised the repairs.

Land Rover Of North America

1989 – 1994, Phoenix AZ

Position: Driver Supervisor / project manager

Responsibilities: Responsible for three dozen test drivers. Performed complicated tests on vehicles locally working with UK based engineers. Worked with mechanics to ensure the tests were completed on time and the results were compiled and forwarded.

Parker Hannifin Aerospace

1984 -1989

Glendale AZ

Position: machinist / foreman

Responsibilities/Accomplishments: Responsible for working with other departments and ensuring the quality of the work produced by the shop. Supervised 14 plus people with the daily operations in the machine shop. Did all tool and die work for the shop’s needs. Designed new tooling and fixtures. Worked with the engineers on new processes and fixturing. Did machine time studies and a way to improve work the output to the floor. Worked with the engineers on new product coming in for repair and servicing. Submitted a cost reduction that saved the company $2,000,000 a year in costs.

Self Employed

1983 – 2016 currently

Position: Gunsmith

Did contract in-house gunsmithing work for several local Phoenix Arizona gun and pawn shops. Consulted on repair costs/purchasing.

Gunsite Ranch

1982 -1983

Paulden AZ

Position: Gunsmith

Responsibilities/Accomplishments: Assisted customers with their weapon issues and choices for upgrades. Repaired duty weapons and built custom handguns for the clients. Worked on the design and development of the Gunsite Scout Rifle with Lt.Col.Jeff Cooper

City Of Edmonton Police Department.

1980 -1982

Edmonton Alberta Canada

Position: Armorer / Range Master

Responsibilities/Accomplishments: Responsible for all of the departments’ weapons which include S&W revolvers, M16’s and Remington 870 shotguns. Repaired all dept. weapons Duties included the 1350 member’s re-qualification requirements. Developed several handgun, shotgun and rifle courses for different levels involving different members throughout the department. Assisted in the development of the Tactical Unit’s weapon training program. Provided expert testimony for the local and federal courts on firearms.

-- EDUCATION INFORMATION --

School Name: Colorado School of Trades, Lakewood CO * Major: Gunsmithing

School Name: Glendale Community College, Glendale AZ. * Credit hours: Computer science, English and Photography

Armorers course: Smith and Wesson and Colt

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