Peyton Smith
About Peyton Smith
Peyton Smith is an Assistant Product Development Manager at Mutual of Omaha, specializing in Long-Term Care and Accidental Death insurance product development. With a diverse background in various roles, including legal assistance and communications, Smith has developed strong skills in empathy and individualization.
Current Role at Mutual of Omaha
Peyton Smith serves as the Assistant Product Development Manager at Mutual of Omaha, a position held since February 2020. In this role, Smith focuses on the development of insurance products, specifically in Long-Term Care and Accidental Death insurance. Smith's responsibilities include managing product development processes and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product launches.
Previous Experience in Product Development
Prior to joining Mutual of Omaha, Peyton Smith worked as a Senior Administrative Assistant at the same company from 2018 to 2020. This role provided Smith with foundational experience in administrative functions related to product development. Smith also co-owned Downtown Scout Photography from 2015 to 2019, where skills in management and client relations were developed.
Educational Background
Peyton Smith earned a Bachelor's Degree in Family Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, completing the program from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, Smith studied Digital Photography at Florence University of the Arts during a study abroad program in 2011, which lasted for 11 months. This educational background supports Smith's diverse skill set in both product development and communication.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before establishing a career in product development, Peyton Smith held various positions that contributed to professional growth. Smith worked as a Communications Coordinator at Tiny Hands International from 2012 to 2013 and as a Communications Intern in 2012. Smith also served as a Branch Manager at Dundee Bank for eight months in 2018 and as a Legal Assistant at Vacanti Shattuck Attorneys for three months in 2017.
Skills and Strengths
Peyton Smith possesses strong skills identified by the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment, including empathy, context, developer, individualization, and connectedness. These strengths enhance Smith's ability to work effectively in product development and team collaboration, contributing to successful project outcomes at Mutual of Omaha.