Professional Background
Mel Blazer is a frequently requested training specialist. He has conducted more than 2,500 seminars (including interactive satellite television sessions) across the U.S. and in Mexico, Canada, England and Ireland.
Mel's expertise has a wide range. He regularly creates and conducts training programs on such diverse topics as interviewing, conducting performance appraisals, customer service, sales, supervising, managing, leadership, team-building, time management and negotiation.
Mel continuously strives to become more effective in all the activities in which he participates and to learn all that he can. In turn, his goal is to give back to others by being the kind of teacher that others have.
Experience
As one of 180 facilitators, Mel Blazer trained Chrysler dealership personnel in teamwork and customer satisfaction. He also was one of 120 facilitators for an AT&T GIS program to train associates in teamwork and customer-focused solutions.
Mel has used his many abilities, including his leadership and communication skills, to be an effective change agent in a variety of settings. As national sales manager for ROM Corporation, Mel increased sales by more than 20 percent the first year. In addition, he trained his sales force in new technologies to aid in strategic planning and meeting sales goals.
In addition to his position at ROM Corporation, Mel has held several vital roles at AM International Corporation and also worked as an account executive for Merrill Lynch. All of his experience is put to work as he helps your team achieve it's greatest potential.
Education
Pittsburg State University; B.S., Business Administration
U.S. Army
Certifications
Merrill Lynch, Stockbroker Training
Performax International, Inc.; DiSC Certified Consultants Course
The Forte Institute, Forte Personality Certified Advisor
The First Institute, Licensed practitioner of NLP
TeleMagic University, TeleMagic Administrator
Awards and Affiliations
Five Hundred Club's Sales Achievement Award
1981 Leading Sales Manager Award
The Summit of Success Sales Achievement Award, AM International
