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Michael Bushway

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Senior refrigeration professional with 15+ years of hands-on break/fix and operational support experience, progressing from convenience store refrigeration systems to large supermarket and enterprise retail environments. Recognized as a technical escalation leader for complex refrigeration and controls failures across national accounts. Extensive experience supporting multi-manufacturer systems, with deep expertise in Danfoss, Novar, and Emerson CPC control platforms. Proven ability to stabilize failing systems, reduce downtime, protect product, and elevate technician capability through structured training on new equipment and emerging refrigeration technologies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Manager

Walmart
Fort Myers, FL
07.2020 - Current

Overseen multiple projects by defining scope of work and project objectives.

Managed content management initiatives by evaluating and prioritizing content requests.

Managed behavior change and process improvement programs in areas of responsibility by evaluating and determining change and improvement needs.

Provided supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team based environment.

Led training sessions for technicians and regional teams on new refrigeration equipment, control platforms, and emerging technologies, improving first-call resolution rates.

Supported rollout of new refrigeration technologies, ensuring smooth adoption through hands-on training, documentation, and field support.

Service Supervisor

CoolSys
Fort Myers, FL
08.2016 - 06.2020

Served as primary technical escalation resource for break/fix refrigeration and controls issues across national customer accounts.

Diagnosed and resolved complex system failures involving compressors, racks, electronic expansion valves, oil management, defrost, and heat rejection systems.

Provided advanced troubleshooting on Danfoss, Novar, and Emerson CPC control platforms, including programming, networking, sensor validation, and alarm management.

Supported refrigeration systems from multiple OEM manufacturers, quickly adapting to different hardware, controls logic, and operating strategies.

Developed training materials and conducted workshops to elevate staff knowledge on best practices in service operations.

Provided on-the-job training and technical guidance to junior technicians.

Refrigeration Technician

ABC Refrigeration
East Syracuse, NY
04.2006 - 08.2016

Diagnosed and repaired refrigeration systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Conducted routine maintenance on commercial refrigeration units to extend equipment lifespan.

Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex HVAC issues, enhancing service efficiency.

Implemented best practices for refrigerant handling, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Greenwich Central High School
Greenwich

Timeline

Regional Manager

Walmart
07.2020 - Current

Service Supervisor

CoolSys
08.2016 - 06.2020

Refrigeration Technician

ABC Refrigeration
04.2006 - 08.2016

High School Diploma -

Greenwich Central High School

Skills

  • Advanced Refrigeration & Controls Troubleshooting
  • Break/Fix & Emergency Response Leadership
  • Convenience Store & Supermarket Refrigeration
  • Technical Training & Knowledge Transfer
  • New Equipment & Technology Rollouts
  • Multi-Manufacturer Equipment Expertise
  • CO₂, HFC/HFO Refrigeration Systems
  • Danfoss, Novar & Emerson CPC Controls
  • Root Cause Analysis & Reliability Improvement
  • Customer-Facing Technical Leadership
Michael Bushway