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Peyton Johnson

Eagan,MN

Summary

A Strong leader with 13 years or customer service experience and a problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills, negotiations and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Tempworks Software
Bloomington, MN
01.2024 - 11.2024

Mange all accounts receivable activities for an assigned portfolio of business accounts

• Review and resolve client discrepancies/short payments, account adjustments, small balance write off, customer reconciliations, and processing of credit memos

• Collect customer payments in accordance with payment due dates

• Provide weekly reporting of collections and credit performance

• Proactively identify issues attributing to account delinquency

• Work closely with clients to problem-solve issues preventing payments

• Provide timely follow-up on payments

• Act on behalf of our client when contacting customer for payment resolution

• Understand customer infrastructures, processes, and identify appropriate/strategic contacts to successfully resolve any internal issues affecting timely payments

• Obtain payment commitments and document all associated information

• Perform account reconciliations where necessary

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and customers including C-Level executives in order to deliver exceptional customer service

Customer Operations Senior Representative

Securian Financial
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Led projects and implementations of internal processes, methodologies and tools to improve business performance.
  • Respond to contract administration service inquiries from contract holders and assigned field customers via telephone and written correspondence
  • Monitor and handle assigned reports associated with administrative processing to meet required deadlines
  • Provide excellent customer service, exceeding the expectations of the contract holders and channel partners.
  • Analyzed operational and financial data to identify business insights and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.

911 Telecommunicator

Ramsey County, MN
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Respond to all emergency and non-emergency calls from the public for police, fire and ambulance services
  • Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and fire, accident, and emergency reports were maintained with 100% accuracy.
  • Provide excellent customer service to citizens and law enforcement requests for information
  • Handle sensitive information in a discreet and professional manner by maintaining confidentiality.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Sr. Account Representative

DCM Services (Chase Bank)
01.2015 - 12.2021
  • Handling estate and probate matters for various clients for chase bank
  • Reaching out to contacts connected to a decedent's estate to collect payment for outstanding bills
  • Utilizing multiple computer systems for data collection and contact information
  • Following state and federal laws dealing with debt collection
  • Customer service focused communication in a friendly manner
  • Problem solving complex situations quickly and efficiently
  • Calculating the correct settlements to ensure proper payments on each account
  • Reviewing inventory from probate court to determine a pro-rata share case by case (a percentage of the amount of the funds received based on the solvency of the estate)
  • Working with attorneys and paralegals for initial contact and follow up on the status of the decedent's estate
  • Mentoring and on the job training to incoming new hires.
  • Trained and coached sales team members servicing deceased accounts.
  • Identified and qualified accounts to assess revenue potential.
  • Met or exceeded sales quotas on consistent basis.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.

Administrative Assistant

The Shift
08.2013 - 08.2021
  • Creating a Shift, based on the relationships mutuality among the participants because of shared stories and lived experiences
  • Non-Profit organization
  • Broadening understanding of the perspectives, fears, and challenges within the community
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.

Sales Associate

Skechers
03.2013 - 08.2013
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.

Sales Associate

Fredericks Of Hollywood
10.2013 - 08.2014
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.

Education

High school or equivalent -

WASHBURN HIGH SCHOOL
06.2010

Associate Of Business Administration - Finance

NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Skills

  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Relationship Building
  • Staff Training
  • Lead Prospecting
  • Performance Improvement
  • Client Service
  • Account Development
  • Business Growth and Retention
  • Sales Expertise
  • Sales Reporting
  • Customer Rapport
  • Strategic Direction

Timeline

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Tempworks Software
01.2024 - 11.2024

Customer Operations Senior Representative

Securian Financial
04.2022 - 12.2023

911 Telecommunicator

Ramsey County, MN
01.2022 - 03.2022

Sr. Account Representative

DCM Services (Chase Bank)
01.2015 - 12.2021

Sales Associate

Fredericks Of Hollywood
10.2013 - 08.2014

Administrative Assistant

The Shift
08.2013 - 08.2021

Sales Associate

Skechers
03.2013 - 08.2013

High school or equivalent -

WASHBURN HIGH SCHOOL

Associate Of Business Administration - Finance

NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Peyton Johnson