Brian Buxton Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I am a Certified Professional Inspector with specialized training through InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors) and a Minnesota licensed Radon Measurement Professional (RMEA00027). In Minnesota, a home inspector is not required to be certified to perform home inspection services, however, to provide the highest quality service to my clients, professional certification and professional radon licensing sets me apart from those lacking credentials.I know what to do and explain my findings in easy to understand language. I put concerns into perspective and help clients prioritize those concerns. My knowledge of home building systems includes assisting construction of a log home from foundation to finish, close involvement with the whole-house renovation including structural, plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems, general handyman and landscaping. Prior to becoming a home inspector, I had 33 years of success in business. I am professional, detail oriented, analytical and provide the highest level of customer service.If given the opportunity to perform an inspection for you, I promise attention to detail, comprehensive evaluation, and an explanation in common language your inspection requires. Please call or email me with any questions or to schedule a home inspection. Thank you.Brian BuxtonPhone: 952-449-1584Email: buxton5858@gmail.comWebsite: www.searchlightinspections.netSearchlight Inspections Specialties: Buyers Home Inspections, Seller Home Inspections, Time of Sale Inspections and Radon Testing

Eden Prairie, Mn

Reported to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; accountable for profitable growth by achieving top and bottom line sales and profitability results in a $90+ million company. Responsible for developing sales and execution strategy, performance management, staffing and delivering a great customer experience. Provided strong leadership to a sales management team of 3 Regional Sales Directors and 6 Regional Sales Managers leading an organization with 165+ outside and inside sales professionals in every state and Canada. Provided strategic sales and business development expertise in cross functional teams including Marketing, Operations, Finance, Production, IT and Human Resources to develop the company’s B2B and B2C print, web and mobile strategic and tactical plan.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Reported to Vice President of Sales; accountable for achieving results in a $35+ million sales area. Directed a leadership team of 2 Regional Sales Managers with approximately 40 remotely based inside and outside sales professionals as well as direct personal management of 20+ sales professionals. Responsible for M&A business and process integration, sales force expansion, market development, performance management, training and the B2B and B2C customer experience for the highest producing area in the company.• Provided key leadership in the successful integration of Lifetouch’s largest competitor during their 2011 merger and acquisition. The acquisition’s success doubled company's sales force, doubled its revenue and significantly increased profitability• Highest revenue performance to plan attainment 2012 - 2014 among all Directors

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Reported to Vice President of Sales; accountable for achieving top and bottom line sales and profitability results in a $13+ million region. Responsible for M&A sales team integration, achieving profitable growth including growing revenue through increased market penetration, implementing sales strategy, training and customer experience. Provided strong leadership for a team of 20+ local and remotely based sales professionals serving customers in 13 states and Ontario, Can.• Consistent top performer and multi-time Regional Sales Manager of the Year winner

Reported to Regional Sales Director. Provided strong leadership in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment. Led an enterprise sales organization focused on delivering technology and services of internet, voice and data equipment, hosted and professional services to Fortune 2000 and large private customers in the Minnesota marketplace. Accountable for achieving sales quota and objectives with enterprise clients generating over $29 million in annual recurring and non-recurring revenue. Responsible for performance management, sales rep development, sales plan assignment, revenue retention, revenue growth and customer experience.• Consistent top producer, including 2001 Top Sales Manager in the 9 state North Central Region

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Reported to Regional Sales Director. Provided strong leadership in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment. Demonstrated integrity, stability and confidence through the change and uncertainty of the Qwest acquisition. Led an enterprise sales organization providing sales and service of internet, local network services, voice and data equipment and hosted services to Fortune 2000 and large private customers in the Minnesota marketplace. Accountable for achieving sales quota and objectives with enterprise clients generating over $23 million in annual recurring and non-recurring revenue. Responsible for performance management, sales rep development, sales plan assignment, revenue retention, revenue growth and customer experience• Awarded “Business and Government Services 100% Club” in 1998• Awarded “Presidents Club” for exceeding plan objectives in 1996 and 1997

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Reported to Regional Sales Director. Outside sales professional responsible for sales and service for some of US West’s top clients including: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Cargill, Honeywell, Hartford and American Express. Managed an account team of 13 sales and service professionals.• Awarded “Presidents Club” for exceeding plan objectives every year between 1991 and 1996

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Reported to a variety of Sales and Operations Managers and Directors in both the Large Business and Government and Education sectors. Continually demonstrated a strong technical aptitude and earned greater responsibility in a wide variety of positions including: Service Dispatcher, PBX Installation and Service Technician, Sales Engineer, Project Manager, System Design Coordinator, Technical Design Specialist and Senior Technical Consultant.• Awarded the US West “Trail Drivers” Award for superior customer service in 1986

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Sold residential real estate in the western suburbs of Minneapolis.

Certified Professional Inspector, Professional Home Inspection

Mini Mba

In today’s global economy, professionals need a deeper understanding of core business functions in order to make strategic business.

Bachelor’S Degree, Geography

Activities and Societies: outdoor club, flying clubStudied abroad in Denmark for one school year, earned my private pilots license and was.

Foreign Studies - Denmark Program

Studied abroad in Aalborg, Denmark for one school year

Value-Added Selling, Value Added Sales Management

Hosted and attended a full day of Value-Added Sales Management training July 2015.

Disciplined Sales Management, Strategic Selling