Blake Frei
Bedford,OH
Summary
Seeking a career as a skilled automotive detailer who meticulously cleans and restores both the interior and exterior of vehicles, ensuring a high-quality finish by utilizing specialized cleaning products and techniques. With a keen eye for detail, strong work ethic, and the ability to efficiently complete detailing tasks while maintaining excellent customer service standards, will produce cars that exceed company expectations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Car Detailer
CarMax
01.2022 - Current
- Completed full-service washes that included vacuuming interiors, shampooing carpets, degreasing engines, polishing chrome accents, applying wax coatings to exteriors.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Improved overall vehicle appearance with the use of professional-grade equipment and products.
- Delivered consistent results while working independently on various makes/models/styles of cars within tight deadlines.
- Restored luster to vehicle interiors, including upholstery and vinyl.
- Completed paint and glass repairs to match vehicles' original look.
Teacher
Bedford City School District
08.2013 - 08.2021
- 3rd Grade Special Education Teacher
- Maintained classroom records for grades and student progress monitoring
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to create strategies to educate struggling students
- Attended committee meetings to help determine needed curriculum materials
- Created student specific lesson plans
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's strengths and weaknesses
Legal Assistant
Reimer, Arnovitz, Chernek & Jeffrey, LLP
09.2010 - 01.2013
- Prepared legal documents associated with the service of the complaint
- Prepared reports to attorneys detailing the status of cases
- Reviewed cases with attorneys to determine if there is proper service
- Trained new employees on how to obtain service and the law firm's standards and procedures as it relates to service
- Discussed current changes to laws with attorneys and its impact on firm procedures
Litigation Legal Assistant
Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate, LLP
09.2008 - 09.2010
- Prepared legal documents used in collection proceedings
- Utilized management information system to update status of case files
- Prepared documents used in the litigation of contested legal matters
- Maintained attorney hearing calendar
Paralegal
Ulmer and Berne, LLP
10.2007 - 09.2008
- Reviewed and analyzed employment records, medical records, and other discovery documents to obtain the necessary information used in the litigation process and entered the information in our database
- Prepared detailed reports to update clients of current case status
- Communicated with other co-counsel to coordinate production of discovery documents and exchanging of discovery responses
- Met with attorneys and other paralegals to discuss case status and strategies
Legal Assistant
Shapiro & Felty, LLP
04.2006 - 10.2007
- Prepared complaints, motions and orders, amended complaints, motions for summary judgment and judgment entries on behalf of mortgage lenders
- Used county recorder's websites to obtain copies of deeds, mortgages, releases, and assignments
- Conducted background searches and examined government, court, and loan service websites to obtain information necessary for the foreclosure process
- Utilized management information systems to updates clients to the status of foreclosure actions
Paralegal
Law Office of Kimberly Talbert Myers
10.2005 - 04.2006
- Drafted estate planning documents including, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, residuary trusts, credit shelter trusts, schedule of assets, wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, deeds, and trust amendments
- Utilized notes from attorney consultations, client intakes, and financial records to customize estate planning documents
- Performed initial client intakes and managed client files
- Maintained detailed timekeeping reports
Production Manager
Custom Products
05.2003 - 07.2005
- Oversaw production lines
- Supervised line workers
- Ensured quality control and accuracy within the department
- Created and maintained shipping report files
Education
Certificate -
Notre Dame College
South Euclid, OH05.2013
Certificate -
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, OH05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2003
Skills
- Customer service
- Car washing techniques
- Automotive detailing
- Interior and exterior cleaning
- Window cleaning
- Chemical handling
- Odor elimination
- Headlight restoration
- Paint Correction
- Glass Repair
Timeline
Car Detailer
CarMax
01.2022 - Current
Teacher
Bedford City School District
08.2013 - 08.2021
Legal Assistant
Reimer, Arnovitz, Chernek & Jeffrey, LLP
09.2010 - 01.2013
Litigation Legal Assistant
Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate, LLP
09.2008 - 09.2010
Paralegal
Ulmer and Berne, LLP
10.2007 - 09.2008
Legal Assistant
Shapiro & Felty, LLP
04.2006 - 10.2007
Paralegal
Law Office of Kimberly Talbert Myers
10.2005 - 04.2006
Production Manager
Custom Products
05.2003 - 07.2005
Certificate -
Lakeland Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Bowling Green State University
Certificate -
Notre Dame College
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