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MARK A. KOBLANSKI

Rocky Hill,CT

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Mortgage Broker

Empire Home Loans, LLC
02.2023 - Current
  • Explained entire mortgage loan process to borrower.
  • Evaluated borrower financial information, pay stubs and credit history to determine loan possibility.
  • Collaborated with and facilitated communications between borrowers and lenders to obtain ideal loans for home purchases.
  • Collaborated with different lenders to find best possible deal for homebuyers.

Mortgage Loan Officer

Movement Mortgage
08.2017 - 08.2022
  • Worked with underwriters to fix application problems and resolve issues.
  • Communicated with clients, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings.
  • Maintained high level of customer satisfaction by providing prompt and accurate loan status updates.
  • Analyzed loan applications and credit reports to determine loan eligibility and risk level.

Director, Retail, Division

North Bay Imports
09.2011 - 04.2016
  • Manager for all internet & retail sales for the third largest North American wholesale distributor of VW, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz off lease vehicles
  • Established and expanding traditional retail sale as well as developing and implementing, new, unique strategies for the specific purpose of driving new retail business through website design and development
  • Designed and help implement company’s new website
  • Worked with various online advertising specialist and vendors to formulate effective grass roots, organic internet following through use of social media
  • Increased sales by 50% throughout tenure.

Internet Sales Manager/Porsche Sales Manager

Fathers & Sons Porsche/Audi/Saab/Volvo
06.2010 - 08.2011
  • Internet Sales Manager handling multiple European brands through both Internet and retail sales channels
  • Helped expand traditional retail sales as well as developing and expanding retail business through Internet website design and development
  • Assisted in running sales desk, closing potential new clients
  • Liaison between local Porsche/Audi enthusiast groups with the express purpose of establishing long term sales & service relationships
  • Certified brand specialist/ and Internet sales manager for Porsche and Audi brands.

Internet Sales Manager

GENE LANGAN VOLKSWAGEN
05.2001 - 12.2007
  • Responsible for development of new procedures and process in expansion of Internet sales department
  • Tripled sales volume of Internet department within first year of department management
  • Assisted in development and implementation of strategy that resulted in elevating dealership sales from middle ranking to largest pre-owned certified Volkswagen dealer in
  • New England
  • Assisted in company web site development and maintenance
  • Cut department lead response time by 50%
  • Established program of web based sponsorships with the express purpose of increasing sales by marketing directly to Volkswagen clientele
  • Sales Person
  • Met and surpassed sales goals by 50% within the first month of employment
  • Trained and mentored new employees
  • Increased customer traffic by 30% within 6 months due to repeat business
  • Top 10 % ranking of Volkswagen sales professionals in North America
  • Top 5 ranking for Phaeton sales in N
  • America

Project Manager

NWS COMMUNICATIONS
09.2000 - 02.2001
  • Responsible for assisting in the design, implementation and installation of fiber optic based broadband, voice, data and video communications systems
  • Coordinated with multiple contractors, subcontractors and clients in implementation and completion of broadband projects
  • Worked closely with sales department in order to improve company profitability, efficiency and customer service
  • Implemented protocol to increase productivity while on client sites.

Consumer Electronics Sales Representative

VALUE ADDED MARKETING
05.1994 - 12.2000
  • Regional sales professional representing more than 20 consumer electronic companies
  • Sold, distributed and marketed consumer electronics within New England territory
  • Developed strategic sales plan which resulted in doubling sales volume within 2 years
  • Acquired key accounts, developed and strengthened relationships with existing dealer base
  • Designated corporate trainer for technical products and sales

Regional Sales Manager

BOOMER MCLOUD, Stereo, LLC
01.2000 - 08.2000
  • Responsible for the management of more than 40 mobile audio franchise stores in the greater New England area
  • Provided guidance, mentoring and training for franchise owners and employees
  • Created a program of sales, marketing and merchandising that resulted in dramatic increases in store sales performance, profitability and efficiency
  • Formed strategic alliances with vendors and regional sales representatives resulting in improved sales and vendor relations
  • Increased sales by 30% within 2 months of hire

Retail Sales Manager, Assistant Store Manager

SOUND PLAYGROUND
10.1987 - 04.1994
  • Responsible for hiring and training new employees while supervising purchasing, merchandising and sales
  • Spearheaded the expansion of product base to include a new category of upscale home and mobile audio merchandise; this expansion resulted in enormously increased profitability
  • Motivated sales teams toward retail goals which were consistently met and exceeded
  • Reached a $1M sales mark within 1 year of hire
  • Increased sales by 30% within 1 year of hire
  • Developed and implemented “Custom Install/Home Theater” department

Education

2000

Certified Fiber Optic Installer - undefined

Hartford State Technical College
1987

Skills

  • Active Listening and Learning
  • Networking and Partnership Development
  • Economics Understanding
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Interaction
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Timeline

Mortgage Broker

Empire Home Loans, LLC
02.2023 - Current

Mortgage Loan Officer

Movement Mortgage
08.2017 - 08.2022

Director, Retail, Division

North Bay Imports
09.2011 - 04.2016

Internet Sales Manager/Porsche Sales Manager

Fathers & Sons Porsche/Audi/Saab/Volvo
06.2010 - 08.2011

Internet Sales Manager

GENE LANGAN VOLKSWAGEN
05.2001 - 12.2007

Project Manager

NWS COMMUNICATIONS
09.2000 - 02.2001

Regional Sales Manager

BOOMER MCLOUD, Stereo, LLC
01.2000 - 08.2000

Consumer Electronics Sales Representative

VALUE ADDED MARKETING
05.1994 - 12.2000

Retail Sales Manager, Assistant Store Manager

SOUND PLAYGROUND
10.1987 - 04.1994

Certified Fiber Optic Installer - undefined

Hartford State Technical College
MARK A. KOBLANSKI