Frank Van Laer

Experience

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  Coggin Pontiac

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1989

  Business Manager
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  County Ford/Stearns Ford

  May 1989 - Dec 1990

  F&I Director

  Directed the operations of the F&I departments of 2 medium sized family-owned Ford dealerships which included continuous training of poorly performing F&I Managers and salesmen. I was able to turn around both departments, my monthly numbers exceeding the dealer's expectations.

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  Craftsman Tile and Marble

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  Owner

  After a brief stint as a tile setter with another company, I started my own company as a one man operation, quickly hiring a helper, then expanding into the commercial field and ultimately managing two crews. I did all aspects of the job peculiar to managing a small company, including accounting, negotiating contracts, hiring and firing personnel, purchasing tools and materials, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

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  The News and Observer

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

  District Manager

  I trained and managed independent contractors on as many as 15 routes. I resolved customer complaints, reconfigured routes to increase efficiency, and was always successful at increasing subscribers in my district, meeting or often, exceeding the goals set by the Regional Manager.

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  Chase Mortgage Brokers/Chase Lending, Inc.

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Wholesale Account Executive

  I started with the company as a Mortgage Broker becoming the top producer in the Cary, NC office. I was quickly promoted to Assistant Manager, training and managing up to 10 brokers. I was then promoted to Wholesale Account Executive with Chase Lending in the Triad of NC where I exceeded expectations and was subsequently promoted to the Raleigh-Durham market.

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  Leader Mortgage of Hillsborough

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Independent Business Owner

  I opened and managed a small mortgage office, doing all aspects of work peculiar to running a brokerage.

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  Cox Toyota Scion of Burlington, NC

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Car Salesman

  Sales of new and pre-owned cars and trucks. Represented the dealership in the Regional Sales Competition.

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  The Auto Finders

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Manager

  I was responsible for growing the pre-owned side of the business. My major responsibilities included purchasing, refurbishing and sales of used cars and trucks. I also acted as Project Manager of the new location, successfully satisfying stakeholders and coming in within budget constraints and on time. I successfully maintained a relationship with a major credit union by handling their repossessions and minimizing their losses above expectations thereby making a nice profit for the dealership. I attended auto auctions, buying and selling vehicles, hired and trained staff, established a LAN, set up an accounting, financing, and vehicle inventory tracking system and I developed relationships with vendors, banks and service providers. Show less

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  Carolina Auto Brokers

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Manager

  I was responsible for the day to day operations of the dealership in the owner's absence. I installed a LAN and established a new accounting and vehicle inventory tracking system. I hired, trained and managed staff. I established new financing, advertising, and supplier relationships and accounts. I also attended auctions to buy and sell vehicle inventory.

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  Duke University Health System

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2013

  Laboratory Courier

  My responsibilities included the safe and efficient transport of medical specimens to and from various clinics, hospitals and laboratories.

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  All American Package Express

  Dec 2013 - now

  Independent Business Owner

  Courier services primarily serving the Healthcare Industry.