Keyonn Whitfield
Macomb,MI
Summary
Career-transitioning professional with experience in navigating complex operations, workflow challenges & high stakes decision environments in financial services. Became interested in how emerging technologies succeed or fail based on real world operational realities, human behavior & scalability pressures. My current focus is learning how autonomous systems operate at scale. Known for systems thinking and communicating complexity, simply.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Independent Researcher
LPL Systems
Macomb, Michigan
11.2025 - Current
- Researched operational scaling challenges in autonomous systems
- Developed conceptual frameworks around supervisory systems and escalation management.
- Studied adoption friction and workflow bottlenecks in emerging technologies.
Regional Vice President of Sales
Brighthouse Financial
Richmond, Virginia
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Tasked with the revitalization of an atrophied geographical sales area
- I managed existing relationships and cultivated new customer relationships
- Responsible for achieving financial product sales goals leading a team of 4
Advanced Planning Consultant
Jackson National
Franklin, Tennessee
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Conference speaking engagements
- Assisted investment advisors in building complex financial plans via various technologies
- Led team strategy meetings
Education
BBA - Finance
Northwood University
Midland, MI 01.2014 - 12.2017
Skills
- Systems Thinking
- Operational Workflow Analysis
- Strategic Communication
- Adaptable
Timeline
Independent Researcher
LPL Systems
11.2025 - Current
Regional Vice President of Sales
Brighthouse Financial
10.2024 - 11.2025
Advanced Planning Consultant
Jackson National
05.2022 - 10.2024
BBA - Finance
Northwood University
01.2014 - 12.2017