- Outdoor Recreation including golf, hunting, and fishing
- Avid University of Kentucky and SIUC sports fan, as well as STL Cardinals baseball
- Youth league coaching and teaching
- Animal lover
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
Brandon Thompson
Metropolis,IL
Summary
Accomplished leader in operations management, recognized for cultivating trust and loyalty among clients, while excelling in strategic planning and risk management to drive growth and efficiency. Highly self-motivated with a loyal personality, eager to leverage expertise in developing impactful solutions across diverse client needs, while maintaining honesty and integrity through all aspects of business and daily life.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Owner
Farmers Insurance Company
Metropolis, IL
03.2013 - 12.2025
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing initiatives to increase agency visibility and client acquisition.
- Managed comprehensive insurance and financial portfolios, ensuring tailored solutions for diverse client needs.
- Attended seminars, conferences and organizational activities to maintain management expertise.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and long-term loyalty to enhance retention rates.
- Led a team of agents, providing mentorship and training to improve performance and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw financial management of agency operations, optimizing budgets for maximum profitability.
District Sales Manager
Aflac
Paducah, KY
05.2006 - 03.2013
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market penetration across assigned territories.
- Trained and mentored sales team members to enhance performance and customer engagement skills.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and adjust sales tactics accordingly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align marketing initiatives with sales objectives.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to ensure adherence to company standards and goals.
- Exceeded annual sales targets through strategic planning, territory optimization, and customer relationship building.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business, Management, Finance, Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, ILSkills
- Customer relations while starting a new book of business from scratch
- Administering budgets (weekly, monthly, and annually)
- Operational planning focused on growth and retention
- Operations management from coaching, mentoring, and developing new agents
- Risk management: Identifying growth potentials and removing barriers to growth
- Staff management through monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reviews
- Financial management and planning for clients as a Registered Representative with Series 6, 63 active financial licenses as well as active Property and Casualty plus Health Insurance licenses
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Interests
Timeline
Agency Owner
Farmers Insurance Company
03.2013 - 12.2025
District Sales Manager
Aflac
05.2006 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business, Management, Finance, Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
All South COY (2010) of Massac County High School Boys Golf: 7 consecutive Regional Championships
Former Coach of the highly successful MCHS Boys Golf Program for 7 years and one time All South Coach of the year. Multiple team members received Golf Scholarships to various Universities and Community Colleges over my tenure.