Brian Blank
Office Professional
Glastonbury,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Registration Specialist
Motorlease Corporation
Farmington, CT
05.2015 - 04.2023
- Initial registration of new motor vehicles (approximately 800 per year) and re-registration of motor vehicles following interstate moves and transfers (approximately 100 per year).
- Gathered and completed DMV forms and submitted paperwork to tag agents across the US.
- Processed registrations online through Dealertrack programs and applications.
- Scheduled runners for local area pick-ups and deliveries of vehicles.
- Worked with internal and external insurance agencies to obtain necessary proof of auto insurance.
- Backed up registration renewal processing when needed.
- Trained coworkers on processing registration paperwork.
- Reviewed and edited articles to be posted on company social media.
- Worked with SalesForce, Microsoft Office, Dealertrack, and internal legacy programs.
Vehicle Acquisition and Delivery
Motorlease Corporation
Farmington, CT
10.2008 - 05.2015
- Placed factory orders for new vehicles to be leased to corporate clients.
- Searched for and negotiated purchase deals for individual vehicles purchased from dealer stock nationwide, and coordinated paperwork and delivery to end users.
- Scheduled runners for local area pick-ups and deliveries.
- Maintained spreadsheets used as company resources in regards to manufacturer incentives and order bank opening and closing dates.
- Tracked status of factory-ordered vehicles and maintained internal records for said vehicles.
- Worked with Microsoft Office, manufacturer ordering portals for Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, and internal legacy systems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
Accounting Clerk
Motorlease Corporation
Farmington, CT
10.2003 - 10.2008
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Processed tax bills and filed renditions as required per jurisdictions.
- First three month of position were through placement agency; official start date with Motorlease was February 2004.
- Worked with Microsoft Office, Microsoft/Great Plains Dynamics, and internal legacy systems.
Office Temp
JobPro
West Hartford, CT
06.2003 - 02.2004
- Assorted job postings as available.
- Major assignments in accounting departments at Dabko Industries (temp) and Motorlease Corporation (temp to hire).
Office Temp
Masiello Employment Services Inc.
Keene, NH
09.2002 - 05.2003
- Assorted job assignments as available, predominately at Smiths Medical and National Grange Mutual Insurance.
- Data Entry, Accounts Payable and other tasks as needed and assigned.
Accounting Clerk
Statman, Harris, Siegel & Eyrich
Cincinnati, OH
12.2000 - 09.2002
- Reconciled bank accounts for title agency
- Assisted attorneys and paralegals as needed
Paralegal Assistant
Kepley Gilligan & Eyrich
Cincinnati, OH
09.1998 - 12.2000
- Assisted in preparation of real estate closing paperwork
- Assisted attorneys and paralegals with research, paperwork and other tasks as assigned
- Performed major overhaul of firm's filing system
- Coordinated retrieval and disposition of attorney files upon dissolution of firm
Lockbox Clerk
PNC Bank
Cincinnati, OH
03.1994 - 09.1998
- Sorted incoming mail by account
- Prepared and reconciled deposits for corporate lockbox clients
- Data entry as needed
Call Center Representative
Cincinnati Milacron
Cincinnati, OH
01.1993 - 03.1994
- Took incoming calls for industrial customers needing to order replacement parts for machine tools
- Reproduced manufacturing drawings for machine parts
- Filing and retrieving manufacturing drawings for machine parts across multiple product lines and legacy manufacturers
Retail Manager
Godiva Chocolatier
Cincinnati, OH
10.1988 - 06.1992
- Completed daily paperwork and computer entry of sales data as established by management.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 05.2001 -
No Degree - Paralegal Studies
College of Mount Saint Joseph
Cincinnati, OH 05.2001 -
No Degree - Marketing
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH 05.2001 -
No Degree - Marketing
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT 05.2001 -
Skills
MS Office
Experience with Dealertrack Online Registration Systems
Clerical Support
Critical Thinking
Dependable and Responsible
Training and Development
Volunteer Work
- Protectors of Animals, Inc - East Hartford, CT: Clean and Feed Team. Team is responsible for morning feedings of shelter cats and for maintaining hygienic conditions of animal cages and for cleaning of shelter facility. Team's assignment is on a bi-weekly basis.
- Connecticut Foodshare - Bloomfield, CT: Joined Motorlease colleagues for sorting donated food for distribution on a periodic basis.
Timeline
Senior Registration Specialist
Motorlease Corporation
05.2015 - 04.2023
Vehicle Acquisition and Delivery
Motorlease Corporation
10.2008 - 05.2015
Accounting Clerk
Motorlease Corporation
10.2003 - 10.2008
Office Temp
JobPro
06.2003 - 02.2004
Office Temp
Masiello Employment Services Inc.
09.2002 - 05.2003
No Degree - Business Administration
University of Cincinnati
05.2001 -
No Degree - Paralegal Studies
College of Mount Saint Joseph
05.2001 -
No Degree - Marketing
Franklin Pierce University
05.2001 -
No Degree - Marketing
Central Connecticut State University
05.2001 -
Accounting Clerk
Statman, Harris, Siegel & Eyrich
12.2000 - 09.2002
Paralegal Assistant
Kepley Gilligan & Eyrich
09.1998 - 12.2000
Lockbox Clerk
PNC Bank
03.1994 - 09.1998
Call Center Representative
Cincinnati Milacron
01.1993 - 03.1994
Retail Manager
Godiva Chocolatier
10.1988 - 06.1992