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Nicholas Thompson

Kansas City

Summary

Professional with a diverse set of experiences in media, politics, event planning, financial services, sales, marketing and customer service. Character qualities consist of: a tireless work ethic, an ability to overcome tremendous personal obstacles and an easy-going manner that is inviting to colleagues, clients and stakeholders. Currently seeking opportunities to strengthen business acumen, serve the public in meaningful ways and re-engage creative abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Medicare Insurance Agent

Medicareschool.com
03.2021 - 12.2023
  • Conducted Medicare insurance needs analysis with more than 100-200 clients per month.
  • Successfully enrolled 50-100+ seniors in Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plans each month.
  • Consistently ranked as a top 5 producer within the company October 2022-present, including a finish as #1 producer Aug. 2023-Nov. 2023.
  • Set company record with sale of 130 policies in November 2023.

Personal Lines Sales Agent

Mylo LLC
01.2020 - 10.2020

- Quoted And bound $35,000-50,000 in premium each month on home and auto policies

- Used consultative selling approach to identify needs and pair clients with a suite of relevant product solutions.

Customer Care Agent

SelectQuote Insurance Services
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Identified opportunities to cross-sell life, property and casualty and other health products to company's Medicare customer base.
  • Evaluated customer satisfaction with Medicare policies and bolstered retention.
  • Made 100-150 outbound calls per day.

Television News Reporter/Producer

KTVI-TV (FOX) , KPLR-TV (CW)
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Served as the station's primary political reporter in coverage of Missouri and Illinois legislative issues - primarily the scandals involving former Gov. Eric Greitens and budget impasse in Springfield.

Television News Reporter

KOLR-TV (CBS)
08.2014 - 01.2017
  • Shot, wrote and edited day-turn stories and longer form reports.
  • Maintained a library of statehouse contacts and lead station coverage of government and politics

Education

Bachelor of Journalism, Minor in Political Science - Emphasis: Radio/TV Reporting and Anchoring

University Of Missouri School Of Journalism
Columbia, MO
05.2014

Skills

  • "One-man-band" video journalist/digital content producer
  • Meticulous researcher with innate curiosity
  • Licensed health, life and property and casualty insurance producer
  • Multi-tasker not afraid to be defined by deadlines

Side Hustles

  • Uber Driver , January 2018-Current
  • Wedding DJ/Emcee, March 2019 - Current
  • Online Personal Shopper, Hy-Vee Inc., March 2020 - September 2020

Timeline

Medicare Insurance Agent

Medicareschool.com
03.2021 - 12.2023

Personal Lines Sales Agent

Mylo LLC
01.2020 - 10.2020

Customer Care Agent

SelectQuote Insurance Services
08.2018 - 01.2020

Television News Reporter/Producer

KTVI-TV (FOX) , KPLR-TV (CW)
01.2017 - 06.2018

Television News Reporter

KOLR-TV (CBS)
08.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Journalism, Minor in Political Science - Emphasis: Radio/TV Reporting and Anchoring

University Of Missouri School Of Journalism
Nicholas Thompson