Trina Barnes

Experienced business office professional with strong expertise in financial management and operational efficiency. Skilled in DMS systems and management processes, with a proven ability to streamline workflows, improve cost control, and enhance profitability across all departments. Adept at supporting sales, service, and back-office operations with a focus on compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Accounting/Billing - Gunn Automotive

(2025-10)

• Process and post vehicle billing accurately
• Dealership quality control and document compliance
• Review and verify contracts, incentives, payoffs, and funding documentation
• Work closely with sales and finance department
• Bank, Credit Card, and Cash Deposits & Reconciliation
• Title management, multi state vehicle titling, wholesales, and trades
• Cancellations, refunds, and schedule reconciliation
• Journal entries as necessary

Manager - Quality Coast Inc

(2024-11 - 2025-07)

Projects: Coalinga & Atascadero State Prisons

• Conducted monthly financial reviews and profitability analysis for large-scale state prison projects
• Manage general ledger, revenue recognition, to ensure accuracy in monthly and yearly financial closes
• Negotiated supplier contracts, improving margins across 6 full service state prison canteens and grills
• Prepare and submit invoices in compliance with client contracts
• Manage AR and resolve billing inquiries
• Reconcile AP, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely payments
• Analyze job-costing reports and proactively identify financial discrepancies
• Quarterly tax reports

Business Manager - California Get Tags Inc.

(2014-10 - 2024-11)

• Managed multi location auto registration service, overseeing all financial management and operations
• Developed cash flow strategies, created monthly financial reports, and managed company-wide budgets
• Consulted with dealerships to improve finance and sales departments
• Provided training for all DMV transactions, including vehicle code compliance, ROS, title transactions, and fees
• Led HR and payroll functions for 50+ employees, ensuring compliance with tax, labor, and insurance requirements
• Implemented operational procedures that improved efficiency and customer satisfaction

Account Executive - MVSC INC

(2021-10 - 2022-10)

• Established strong relationships with over 30 dealership accounts, from title clerks to GM's
• Training dealership personnel on the use of the software and improvement of processes for best practices
• Conversion of high-end multiple rooftop dealership, leading and overseeing the software migration with team
• Onboard strategic dealership accounts, closing sales deals, including software migration
• Identify and present additional possible revenue opportunities with dealerships through interstate programs, insurance, etc
• Onsite DMV registration support and assistance processing dealership transactions
• Monitored overall client utilization & error rates, in turn providing onsite training with DMV clerks and upper management
• Client advocate for any improvements to the software on behalf of the client and addresses all client issues and concerns
• Online customer support, assisting dealership clients through Slack, chat, phone and email
• Maintenance and use of CRM and documenting all customer interactions

Business Manager - San Diego Auto Registration & Titling Inc

(2008-12 - 2014-09)

• Won a competitive RFP and led multi-site operations across three locations, including two retail Naval base locations
• Reconciled and processed commissions and payments for the naval base locations
• Liaised with high level state DMV officials to improve processes for business center registration processing
• Human resources and payroll for 30+ employees
• Processed & reconciled Motor Vehicle transactions including salvage, out of state, ROS, and basic renewals and transfers
• Conduct employee training on motor vehicle transfer requirements for both dealer and private party deals
• Account reconciliations monthly, month-end close preparation, and financial statements per GAAP standards

Project Accountant - McCarthy Building Companies

(2006-06 - 2008-09)

Project: Kern Valley State Prison

• Led payroll operations for 300+ union employees and tracked labor costs for state prison construction
• Preparation of monthly pay applications, subcontractor payment tracking, and lien releases
• Monitored cost reports against project budgets to provide actionable insights to management
• Maintained certified payroll for general and subcontractors
• Ensured labor compliance with state regulations
• Coordinated billing for site equipment and materials, optimizing cost allocation and usage
• Supported change order tracking, billing reconciliation, and audit preparation efforts

Bakersfield College