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Peyton Johnson

Eagan,MN

Summary

Experienced leader with 10+ years of customer service expertise, focused on driving operational efficiency and cost reduction. Skilled in problem-solving and streamlining operations for improved organizational effectiveness. Demonstrates strong decision-making, negotiation, and judgment skills to consistently contribute to company success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensing Specialist

Minnesota Office of Cannabis
Saint Paul, MN
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Accomplished successful renewal of expiring licenses through meticulous preparation, submission, and follow-up of relevant documentation.
  • Reduced processing time for license approvals, implementing standardized procedures and documentation requirements.
  • Served as primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, fostering positive relationships that facilitated smooth communications during inspections or audits.
  • Conducted regular reviews of existing licenses to ensure continued alignment with evolving regulations and standards.
  • Increased efficiency in managing high volume of license applications by developing a robust database system for tracking and reporting purposes.

Office Manager

Larkin Insustries
Saint Paul, MN
12.2024 - 12.2024
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.

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
Saint Paul, MN
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
Saint Paul, 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)
Richfield, MN
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
Minneapolis, MN
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

Fredericks Of Hollywood
Bloomington, MN
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.

Sales Associate

Skechers
Bloomington, MN
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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Washburn High School
Minneapolis, MN
2010

Associate Of Business Administration - Finance

NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bloomington, MN

Skills

  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Relationship Building
  • Staff Training
  • Lead Prospecting
  • Performance Improvement
  • Account Development
  • Business Growth and Retention
  • Sales Expertise
  • Sales Reporting
  • Customer Rapport
  • Strategic Direction
  • Accounts receivable
  • Aging reports analysis
  • Microsoft Excel

Education

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Timeline

Licensing Specialist

Minnesota Office of Cannabis
01.2025 - 03.2025

Office Manager

Larkin Insustries
12.2024 - 12.2024

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Tempworks Software
01.2024 - 11.2024

Customer Operations Senior Representative

Securian Financial
04.2022 - 12.2023

911 Telecommunicator

Ramsey County
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 Diploma -

Washburn High School

Associate Of Business Administration - Finance

NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Peyton Johnson