Douglas Torpy

Experience

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  Publix Super Markets

  Nov 2000 - Jul 2003

  Frontend Coordinator

  Worked many positions with various job requirements. As a cashier I was responsible for a register that would have as much as ten thousand in total media. As a stock clerk I was required to take inventory and replenish a given section of the store. In the produce department I would unload the truck, rotate and stock the department, and prepare all precut fruit for the store every morning.

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  4 W Enterprises

  Dec 2002 - Apr 2005

  Sales

  Responsible for selling and ordering cutlery and kitchen equipment. Required to maintain and Zout a sales register. Maintained and tracked workorders and special order. Operated a mobile cutlery sharpening service to restaurants and hair salons. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 • Highest earned 2 week average commission ever paid in 25 years of business

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  Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar

  Oct 2004 - Feb 2009

  Corporate Trainer

  Responsible for traveling to new locations throughout the country to train staff and open new restaurants. Responsible for training new serving staff on all aspects of their positions at home store. Required to maintain cash and credit receipts for all transactions without a register. Responsible for assigning and checking side work out to front of house staff. Maintained employee files.

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  Accurate Archery of Melbourne

  May 2007 - Jul 2010

  Manager / Technician

  Responsible for selling and tuning archery equipment for all customers. Taught new shooters and improved the skills of experienced shooters. Ordered inventory weekly to maintain stock. During my apprenticeship under a master bowsmith, honed the skill of precisely fitting bows to archers and fine-tuning them to meet specific requirements. Tuned bows for both hunters and competitive shooters, requiring a profound comprehension of arrow flight ballistics. Analyzed arrow trajectories and executed precise equipment adjustments to achieve optimal arrow flight. Earned high levels of client trust, with customers using the equipment I set up on hunts exceeding $100,000. Additionally, gained proficiency in the craft of string construction during this period.𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 • Top 100 dealers for Mathews 2 years 2007 – 2009 Show less

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  Action Gun & Archery

  May 2010 - Jul 2014

  Manager

  Developed and managed all aspects of the archery department, and co-developed and managed the firearm and firearm accessory department. Attended buying shows and planned annual inventory purchases. Tuned and fitted archery equipment to individual customer needs. Evaluated and valued used firearms and archery equipment for purchase and trades. Expertly tuned and serviced thousands of bows for hunters and competitive shooters, including Olympic athletes. Possess a deep understanding of arrow flight characteristics, making precise adjustments to ensure optimal equipment alignment and perfect arrow flight. Served as an apprentice to a master gunsmith, eventually succeeding him in the role, demonstrating strong technical skills and leadership abilities.𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 • Acquired and maintained 3 major archery lines Mathews, Hoyt, and Bowtech. • Applied to and successfully joined the largest member owned buying group in the country saving 3-15% on all inventory purchased through the group. • Built an archery customer base stretching from Georgia to South America through excellent service. • Built more than 500 sets of custom strings for compound bows every year. Show less

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  FrogBones Family Shooting Center

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2019

  Managing Owner

  Developed, managed, and oversaw all operations of the firing range, firearms training program, retail store, and full-service restaurant. Led a team of 40+ employees, ensuring efficient operations. Responsible for purchasing and maintaining inventory for a $6 million per year retail operation. Established and maintained relationships with key customers and manufacturers. Built and assembled a diverse range of firearms for sale, range use, and contracts, including AR-style rifles, WWII-era machine guns, and modern machine guns. Produced machine guns for demonstrations, rentals, training, and testing military optics. Maintained and repaired rental firearms and customer-owned firearms. Specialized in fixing and tuning firearms and fabricating custom parts when standard options were unavailable. Demonstrated extensive knowledge in firearms manufacturing, repair, and custom part fabrication, ensuring high performance and reliability of all serviced weapons.𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 • Awarded 1 of 60 SIG ELITE dealer store concepts through carful buying strategy and persistent lobbying of manufacturer contacts. This program brought additional margin and allocation of hard to get products • #1 independent retailer of SIG silencers for 2 years in a row 2017, 2018 • #1 overall store in the country SIG sales incentive program 2017 and 2019, #4 overall 2016 • Acquired the SIG Mil/Gov program allowing us to sell discounted firearms to all qualified individuals and to bid on all federally funded armed entities. • Acquired the FN LE/Mil program allowing us to bid state and federal law enforcement and sell discounted firearms to qualified individuals. • Successfully joined the largest outdoor member owned buying network in the country saving the store 3-15% on all inventory purchased through the group. Show less

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  Reese Enterprises inc.

  Sept 2019 - now

  Project Manager

  • Managed a diverse portfolio of construction projects, from residential to commercial, with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $5 million, ensuring efficient project delivery within budgetary constraints.• Developed comprehensive project plans, encompassing scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to drive successful project outcomes in alignment with client objectives.• Led and coordinated cross-functional project teams, including contractors, subcontractors, and tradespeople, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the achievement of project milestones.• Implemented rigorous budget oversight, closely monitoring expenses, and introducing cost-saving measures to optimize project profitability while meeting client expectations.• Maintained open and transparent communication channels with clients, stakeholders, and project team members, providing regular updates, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring project alignment with regulatory requirements and building codes. Show less

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  FightLite Industries

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

  VP of Sales

  • Directed sales team at Fightlite Industries/Ares Defense, achieving a sales growth of over 300% through effective leadership and strategic initiatives.• Fostered and sustained partnerships with civilian and military leaders across the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to expand market presence and drive sales.• Played a pivotal role in product development by collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure successful introduction of new products to market.• Managed and participated in all areas of the company, ensuring cohesive operation across departments.• Collaborated with design and manufacturing teams on new product development, leveraging expertise in SolidWorks computer modeling software for part design and visualization.• Operated a variety of CNC and manual milling machines to produce both prototype and production parts, ensuring high precision and quality.• Conducted extensive testing of new military belt-fed machine guns, personally overseeing the firing of over 100,000 rounds to ensure product reliability and performance.• Delivered firearm demonstrations and instruction to a diverse range of audiences, including private citizens, law enforcement, military contractors, U.S. military officials, and foreign military officials, showcasing product capabilities and providing detailed training. Show less

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  7-Eleven

  Oct 2020 - now

  Franchise Owner
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  Sandberg and Associates, LLC

  May 2024 - now

  Expert Witness- Firearms, Ballistics, and Use of Force

  Court-approved expert witness: Provided consultation for trials, hearings, and sentencing in firearms, ballistics, and use of force. Analyzed forensic evidence, prepared detailed reports, and communicated complex technical information clearly to legal professionals.Case #: 05-2019-CF-055133-AXXX-XX