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Michael J. Buzzell is a seasoned sales professional with experience in retail, marketing, and customer service. He has worked in various roles, including Sales Floor Team Member, Lead Event Specialist, Design Consultant, and Vessel Operator. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and has certifications in Food Management and Third Mate of Steam & Motor Vessels.

Credentials

  • Food Manager Certication
    Conference For Food Protection
    Aug, 2015
    - May, 2026
  • Certified Professional Food Manager
    Conference for Food Protection
    Aug, 2010
    - May, 2026
  • Third Mate of Steam & Motor Vessels, any Gross Tons, Oceans
    United States Coast Guard
    Jan, 1973
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Menards
    • Antioch, Illinois
    • Sales Floor Team Member Cabinets & Appliance Department
      • Nov 2015 - Present
      • Antioch, Illinois

      Sell to both in store guests and contractors a variety of products and services. Productes include: Large appliances; stoves, washers, dryers, & refrigerators. Small appliances; coffee pots, toaster ovens, counter top & above stove microwaves, etc. Furniture; beds, desks, & safes. Stock and special order kitchen cabinets; ( including free lay outs designed on 20/20).

  • Crossmark
    • Round Lake, Il.
    • Lead Event Specialist
      • Apr 2010 - Nov 2015
      • Round Lake, Il.

      Point person for all events being conducted at the local Walmart.

    • Design Consultant
      • 2007 - 2010
      • Racine, Wi.

      Designed, quoted and sold custom high end Kitchen and Bath cabinetry, including installation costs for an exclusive clientele.

    • Kitchen and Bath Designer
      • 2000 - 2007
      • Woodstock, Il

      Produced Kitchen and Bath layouts on 20-20 computer program from blue prints and field measurements for contractors and home owners.

  • Builders Square
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Installed Sales Professional
      • 1989 - 2000
      • Greater Chicago Area

      Sold installation services for Builders Square Home Improvement Products.

    • Assistant Midwest Marketing Director
      • 1987 - 1989
      • Chicago, Il.

      Secure Midwest cargo Importers and Exporters to use POLA as their port of choice for all their shipping needs.

    • Operations Manager
      • 1984 - 1987
      • Chicago, Il.

      Boarding agent and Port Captain for all Great Lakes Ports.

    • Vessel Operator
      • Jan 1980 - Apr 1984

      Point person for 18 Company owned vessels worldwide for coordination of cargo loading and ship resupplying.

Education

  • 1969 - 1973
    United States Merchant Marine Academy
    Bachelor's degree, Deck Officer, Marine Transportation

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