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Peter Houben

Carson City,NV

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner

Self-employeed
09.2017 - Current
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.

Relationship Banker

JPMorgan Chase
12.2006 - 09.2017
  • Resolved customer complaints and disputes to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Cultivated strong customer relationships by providing tailored advice and services.
  • Maintained in-depth product and service knowledge for well-informed customer advice.
  • Analyzed customers' financial information to deliver personalized account guidance.
  • Assisted customers with completing required forms for opening and closing bank accounts.
  • Answered customer questions and explained available services such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.

Premier Banker

Wells Fargo
12.1999 - 12.2006
  • Built and maintained portfolio of loans to meet established goals and objectives.
  • Educated customers on features and benefits of banking products and services.
  • Presented new and additional products and services to existing customers.

Scientist II

Beckman Instruments
04.1987 - 12.1999
  • Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
  • Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
  • Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
  • Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
  • Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
  • Developed Calcium and Lithium Ion Selective Electrode
  • Conducted moderately complex analysis to support process development.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
06.1986

Skills

  • Project Management
  • New Business Development
  • Sales Planning
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Task Delegation
  • Customer Service
  • Financial Statements
  • Process Improvement
  • Cost Management

Timeline

Business Owner

Self-employeed
09.2017 - Current

Relationship Banker

JPMorgan Chase
12.2006 - 09.2017

Premier Banker

Wells Fargo
12.1999 - 12.2006

Scientist II

Beckman Instruments
04.1987 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

California State University - Fullerton
Peter Houben