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Rod Buckner Mba

Director of Purchasing at Medinah Country Club
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Seasoned hospitality professional with 26 years of experience in procurement, management, and leadership.
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Location
Medinah, Illinois, United States, US
Skills
  • Hospitality
  • Hospitality Management
  • Food
  • Catering
  • Restaurants
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Rod Buckner Mba is a seasoned hospitality professional with 26 years of experience in procurement, management, and leadership. He holds an MBA from Purdue University Calumet and has worked in various roles including Director of Purchasing, Food and Beverage Supervisor, and Purchasing Director. Rod is certified in BMI III and Food Service Handling. He has expertise in hospitality management, catering, restaurants, menu development, and budgeting. Rod has worked in the industry for over two decades, with experience in managing staff, maintaining guest relations, and recruiting contractors. He is based in Medinah, Illinois.

Credentials

  • BMI III
    Club Managers Assn of America (CMAA)
    Oct, 2011
    - May, 2026
  • Illinois Department of Health Certification
    Food Service Handling

Experience

  • Medinah Country Club
    • 6N001 Medinah Rd Medinah IL.
    • Director of Purchasing
      • Sep 1997 - Present
      • 6N001 Medinah Rd Medinah IL.

      Responsible for the procurement of all products in the centralized procurement program. Develop the purchasing specifications, maintain proper inventories, select supplies, and establishes bidding and ordering procedures.

  • Hollywood Casino
    • Aurora IL
    • Food and Beverage Supervisor
      • Mar 1997 - Sep 1997
      • Aurora IL

      Supervise staff of 180 personnel.Maintain guest/customer relations.Motivate employees resulting in peak performance and efficiency.Recruit contractors for work performedMaintain daily financials in all F&B areas

  • Radisson Hotel and Suites
    • Alsip IL
    • Food and Beverage Manager
      • Sep 1995 - Feb 1997
      • Alsip IL

      Oversaw the daily activities of food and beverage supervisor and staff. Responsible for budget preparation, cost control, and maintaining a high level of service standards.

  • Ravisloe Country Club
    • Homewood IL
    • Purchasing Director
      • Sep 1987 - Sep 1995
      • Homewood IL

      Responsible for purchasing in various areas of clubhouse operations, which duties include purchasing of food, liquor and supplies. Involved in budgeting, inventory control, planning and setting up private club functions.

Education

  • 2013 - 2015
    Purdue University Calumet
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • 1992 - 1996
    Purdue University Calumet
    Bachelor's Degree, Hotel & Restaurant Management
  • California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
  • Michigan State University

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