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Stewart Johnson

Logan,IA

Summary

Accomplished Business Manager with a proven track record at Union Pacific, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Expert in strategic planning and team leadership, I've driven initiatives that significantly improved service delivery and achieved record-setting satisfaction scores. Skilled in complex problem-solving and staff management, my innovative strategies have consistently delivered results beyond expectations.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Consultant - EBusiness

Union Pacific - Customer Care & Support
02.2023 - Current

Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through research and analysis of needs and the use of customer applications.

  • Developed innovative strategies to address billing challenges, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Streamlined processes to cut downtime and optimize employee productivity.
  • Evaluated existing business processes, recommending improvements that led to increased operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop customized solutions that addressed unique client needs.
  • Leveraged extensive industry knowledge to provide valuable insights into emerging trends impacting client businesses.
  • Presented findings and recommendations to executive-level stakeholders, effectively communicating key insights and action plans.

Sr Manger Call Center

Union Pacific - Customer Care & Support
10.2018 - 11.2023
  • Managed 24/7 operations, motivating employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Sr Manager - Customer Care and Support

Union Pacific - NCSC/Customer Care & Support
09.2009 - 09.2018
  • Manager the Industrial products and Agricultural Customer Care Teams. Providing white-glove customer care to the top accounts in the company.
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Spearheaded change management efforts for seamless adoption of new systems or processes among employees.
  • Achieved record setting customer satisfaction scores.

Business Manager - Industrial Products

Union Pacific - Industrial Products Sales
01.2000 - 12.2006
  • Managed accounts in excess of $35 million in annual business.
  • Communicated with customers positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing favorable terms for the company while maintaining strong relationships.
  • Lead the implementation and migration of customers to e-commerce.

Intermodal Market Analyst, International Team

Union Pacific - Intermodal Marketing
10.1999 - 01.2000
  • Preparation of Monthly Business Review for Senior Management.
  • Performed market analyses of International growth opportunities
  • Made improvements in customer satisfaction by solving logistical and pricing issues.

Business Representative - Intermodal

Union Pacific - NDMC
04.1997 - 10.1999
  • Manged $95 million in annual sales revenue from over 200 small and mid sized accounts.
  • Called on over 100 IMC offics including Hub and Railvan.
  • 1998 Union Pacific High Performer award.


Marketing Specialist

KCRA Television
06.1990 - 01.1993
  • Tracked performance of Network and Local News programming.
  • Prepared sales reports and proposals for local sales team.
  • Prepared presentation on prime-time news shift for NBC executives.

Education

MBA - Marketing

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
05.2007

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Written communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Staff Management and Engagment

Timeline

Sr. Consultant - EBusiness

Union Pacific - Customer Care & Support
02.2023 - Current

Sr Manger Call Center

Union Pacific - Customer Care & Support
10.2018 - 11.2023

Sr Manager - Customer Care and Support

Union Pacific - NCSC/Customer Care & Support
09.2009 - 09.2018

Business Manager - Industrial Products

Union Pacific - Industrial Products Sales
01.2000 - 12.2006

Intermodal Market Analyst, International Team

Union Pacific - Intermodal Marketing
10.1999 - 01.2000

Business Representative - Intermodal

Union Pacific - NDMC
04.1997 - 10.1999

Marketing Specialist

KCRA Television
06.1990 - 01.1993

MBA - Marketing

University of Nebraska At Omaha
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