Blake Smith
Webster Groves,MO
Summary
An experienced developer and inspector with a proven track record of success. Expert in client management and statistical results, adept in .NET development and problem-solving. Demonstrates exceptional Git proficiency and a commitment to enhancing client satisfaction through effective communication and technical skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Inspector
ACV Auctions
Greater St. Louis
10.2021 - Current
- Outside sales, client management, and vehicle inspections
- Average sell-through-rate of 70% across managed clients
- Generate new business through relationships
- Update client license/insurance to ensure compliance
- Perform audits for ACV Capital
- Perform CPO audits for GM, Honda, and Ford dealerships
- Assist Territory Manager with client satisfaction and serve as the primary point of contact for the company
Claims Representative
American Water Resources
Remote
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Process claims and enrollments
- Handle de-escalations
- Coordinate with vendors
- Determine if claims are eligible per contract
- Assist vendor acquisition with onboarding new vendors in infrequently served areas
Arbitration Assistant
America’s Auto Auctions
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Arbitrate disputes and provide QA support
- Inspect vehicles according to industry/NAA guidelines
- Adjudicate resolutions while maintaining customer relations
- Coordinate mechanical inspections and payments with various inter-company departments
Auction Representative
Insurance Auto Auctions
09.2014 - 04.2018
- Clerk live auction on auction day
- Manage inventory and assign appropriate repairs to in-house mechanic
- Clear expenses with individual clients
- Sign off and inspect vehicles as they are delivered
- Make appointments with borrowers to return property pre applicable state laws
- Take payments for vehicles
- Mail property, titles and checks to clients and borrowers
- Review vehicle history reports to ensure proper title branding and reporting
Education
Full Stack Bootcamp Certificate -
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO12.2023
Associate’s Degree - Paralegal studies
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05.2013
Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO05.2011
Skills
- AWS
- CLI
- Electronics Repair
- PC Builds
- VM
- Networking
- Mesh Networks
- VPN
- Subnets
- HTML
- JavaScript
- Tailwind/CSS
- GitHub
- Apollo/GraphQL
- MySQL/NoSQL
- VSCode
- MongoDB
- Express
- React
- Nodejs
- Data structures and algorithms
- Programming
- NET development
- Web application development
- User interface design
- Git proficiency
- Code review
- Problem-solving
- Code versioning
Certification
- CompTIA A+
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Profiles
https://github.com/btsmith1212, https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakesmith1212
Timeline
Sr. Inspector
ACV Auctions
10.2021 - Current
Claims Representative
American Water Resources
07.2020 - 10.2021
Arbitration Assistant
America’s Auto Auctions
08.2018 - 08.2019
Auction Representative
Insurance Auto Auctions
09.2014 - 04.2018
Full Stack Bootcamp Certificate -
Washington University in St. Louis
Associate’s Degree - Paralegal studies
Southwestern Illinois College
Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science
Saint Louis University
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