Zachary Johnson: Order Management Specialist in Maple Grove, MN
Zachary Johnson
Order Management Specialist
Maple Grove | United States
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Journalism
Media relations
Sports and entertainment
Work experience
Coyote Logistics
Operations Representative | 11/2021 - 02/2023
Responsible for managing operations of customer accounts and growing these accounts by developing relationships with the customer contacts, planners, and facilities to increase volume and gross margin. Tasked with building loads, scheduling appointments, and ensuring their loads are serviced properly. Responsible for identifying problems and providing a resolution that is satisfactory to the customer and Coyote. Maintained a basic understanding of market and pricing trends of various loads and lanes while negotiating with our customers.
Coyote Logistics
Operations Coordinator | 04/2021 - 11/2021
Focused on the brokerage aspect of the company, by helping customers move their inventory in the most cost-effective way by identifying and providing logistics solutions. I was able to create and manage my own individual portfolio of accounts through constant communication with carriers. These conversations included, but were not limited to, determining carrier availability, negotiating rates based on market trends, and identifying and resolving issues. Additional business was generated through inside sales by way of industry referrals and prospecting.
As a Sales Representative, I participated in the UPS Peak Project which gave me the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience onsite at one of UPS's hubs for 6 weeks. The UPS Peak Project helps you as a Sales Representative build strong negotiation skills and internal and external relationships. See Project Coordinator position details
Coyote Logistics
Carrier Sales Representative | 08/2020 - 04/2021
Focused on the brokerage aspect of the company, by helping customers move their inventory in the most cost-effective way by identifying and providing logistics solutions. I was able to create and manage my own individual portfolio of accounts through constant communication with carriers. These conversations included, but were not limited to, determining carrier availability, negotiating rates based on market trends, and identifying and resolving issues. Additional business was generated through inside sales by way of industry referrals and prospecting.
As a Sales Representative, I participated in the UPS Peak Project which gave me the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience onsite at one of UPS's hubs for 6 weeks. The UPS Peak Project helps you as a Sales Representative build strong negotiation skills and internal and external relationships. See Project Coordinator position details
Coyote Logistics
Project Coordinator | 11/2020 - 12/2020
Accepted, built, and scheduled all customer shipments, including all pertinent information and documentation
Managed daily load board and take responsibility for ensuring that loads are serviced properly
Built and maintained relationships with carrier department to ensure loads are tracked and updated in a timely manner
Identified and communicated (potential) problems to the appropriate parties and provide solutions
Prioritized and responded to both internal and external requests
Update and resolve incidents regularly; manage accessorials objectively while maximizing profit.
Vail Resorts - Afton Alps
Rental/Retail Supervisor | 01/2019 - 12/2020
Became a Supervisor half way through my second season in order help the business thrive
Execute daily operations by opening and/or closing retail/rental outlets, including filling front-line employee positions as necessary, especially during non-peak periods. Serves customers by establishing rapport, building customer confidence, providing accurate information, and promoting product through point of successful sale. Act as a mentor who can train and lead the rental technician team.
Deluxe Corporation
Inside Sales Representative | 05/2019 - 07/2020
Serve our amazing Small Business customers who are calling us to purchase a variety of essential products from Deluxe
Learn about our Small Businesses customers and connect with them to identify the best solution(s) for their business
Solve their needs by actively selling products and relevant solutions that will help them run, maintain and grow their business
North Metro TV
Camera Operator | 09/2016 - 05/2019
Run Camera 1, game cam, for various high school sports such as hockey, soccer, volleyball, football, and basketball.
Shot various high school sports such as hockey, soccer, volleyball, football, and basketball using ENG for editor's use for Coaches and Captains.
Joe's Sporting Goods
Retail Salesmen | 08/2018 - 05/2019
Interacting with customers, both in person and on the phone.
Providing the utmost customer service, advice, and fitting of Downhill Ski gear
Ability to multi-task with paying close attention to detail
Completing assigned tasks for opening or closing the department.
Merchandising and replenishing stock, cleaning, and refilling supplies as needed.
Communicate customer requests and feedback with the buyer.
Vail Resorts - Afton Alps
Rental Technician | 11/2017 - 01/2019
Execute daily operations by opening and/or closing rental outlets.
Fit boots, skis, snowboards, helmets and/or poles to each guest.
Duluth Trading Company
Retail Sales Associate | 10/2016 - 07/2018
• Display awareness of the Duluth brand, offer comprehensive product knowledge and information regarding promotions/advertisements, to provide solution-oriented service based on customer appeal & needs.
• Ensure that each guest receives exceptional service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every guest, offering fitting room assistance, and taking the extra step in offering all components of guest service.
• Accurately and efficiently complete all sales transactions and maintain proper cash and media accountabilities at POS registers.
• Adhere to all Company policies, procedures and practices including signing, pricing, and loss prevention.
• Assist in floor moves, merchandising and display maintenance.
• Assist in processing and replenishing merchandise; participate in receiving and monitoring floor stock.
• Maintain standards for cleanliness and organization and ensure a safe work and shopping environment.
• Communicate guest requests to man
ETS Elite Next Level
Marketing Communications Intern | 11/2017 - 05/2018
• Helping Trainers with Athletes and taking care of essential duties as assigned.
• In Charge of Developing new ideas for social media and promotion of the company.
o Creating new ideas for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
o Videos of athletes and trainers
? In depth one on one training
? Interactions with trainers
? Showing movements of athletes and the Training program
Philips Medisize
Videographer | 11/2017 - 01/2018
• Video Taped all training sessions centered around Project Management.
• All video captured was sent to help the European divisions with training about Project Management.
Dave's Sports Shop
Retail Salesman | 09/2016 - 09/2017
Sold various sports equipment such as lacrosse and Hockey gear.
SportsEngine
Sports Reporter | 10/2016 - 08/2017
Covered various high school sports from volleyball to hockey.
Completed a project that entailed finding what high schools in winter sports do not have the proper backgrounds that we use.
Wrote highlights of girls and boys hockey, which entailed short, but detailed sentences of the games.
American Red Cross
Communications Intern | 05/2016 - 07/2016
• Find, create, and organize Red Cross stories and pictures, including those from CPR classes, disaster responses, youth programs and other events and activities.
• Assist in writing and distributing press releases specific to regional Red Cross activities.
• Assist with work for chapter and regional leadership to write and pitch local stories to local media via video or photo.
• Take Photo’s and Video’s of sponsors and donor’s to be used for social media to gain representation on social media
• Creating social media ideas for posts and also Managing social media outlets
• Write a script and develop a storyboard for a Home Fire Campaign video
• Reach out to media outlets to update media records
Edge Center
Video Editing Internship | 03/2016 - 05/2016
• Assemble all raw footage with camera shots either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer
• Input uncut rushes and sound, and synchronize and store them into files on the computer
• Digitally cut the files using Adobe Premiere to put together the sequence of the film and decide what is useable
• Create a 'rough cut' (or assembly edit) of the program/film and determine the exact cutting for the next and final stages
• Record and tweak the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the video
Quad City Mallards
Volunteer Videographer | 12/2015 - 04/2016
• Filmed home games for regional ECHL hockey team for team to review during practices
• Transferred the recordings to three discs - for the Mallards, the away team, and the referees
• Cut highlights of goals for the mallards and the away team during the games
Freelance
Videographer | 11/2014 - 02/2015
• Filmed Hill-Murray High School Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Hockey team to be used by coaches to further their competitive strategies against opponents
• Utilized time management skills to ensure coaches received the finish products by assigned due dates
• Communicated with coaches on videography techniques, including from what vantage point to shoot the games, specific players to focus on for various plays, and cutting any downtime from the final product
Winkit
Marketing Intern | 06/2014 - 08/2014
• Conceptualized and implemented marketing strategies using Facebook and Twitter to convince general public to utilize the services www.winkitnow.com
• Completed inventory to ensure all merchandise was available and accounted for, notifying manager if new purchases needed to be made
• Modeled for Winkit’s website and on Twin Cities Live, a TV show in Minnesota which highlights small businesses and hot topics around the twin cities