1. JEWLEA THOMPSON
188 LOUISIANA ST • VAN, TEXAS 75790
PHONE (903) 714-4946 • E-MAIL JEWLEATHOMPSON@YAHOO.COM
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position as a sales representative for a reputable
company with the opportunity for growth and management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001-Present State Farm Insurance Companies Grand Saline, TX
Office Manager/Lead Sales Representative
 Earned Select Agent Staff designation and earned the branch ownerSelect
Agent designation from 2006 to present, which had not been
accomplished in his previous 20 years as agent. This was due to my
implementation of agency business plans and annual goal achievement.
 Recognized as a “Success Story” in the State Farm industry publication,
Texas Performance Update 2008 for utilizing State Farm’s multiline
production and retention tool, Four Keys To Success.
 Develops and implements action plans for the agency’s elite clientele to
maximize potential premium sales and multi-lining leads.
 Cultivates and sustains client relationships within state of Texas and
abroad to keep clients within our agency.
 Aligns office personnel within appropriate departments to enhance sales
according to team members’ specific capabilities and strengths.
 Conducts 5+ cold calls daily to potential new clients for all lines of
business while demonstrating knowledge of 90+ State Farm Insurance
Products.
 Leads team members in sales processes and strategies by establishing and
hosting weekly sales coaching sessions to grow agency.
 Responsible for targeting leads within local and extended regional
demographics while constructing and adapting marketing strategies to
grow book of business.
2003-2005 Grand Saline Independent School District, Grand Saline, TX
Head Start Teacher
 Recorded observations, assessments and other required documentation
for each child’s records within established guidelines.
 Completed Parent Conferences and Home Visits according to agency
schedule.
 Was responsible for supervising and instructing children in activities
designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
 Participated in professional development to promote and comply with
agency goals and objectives and demonstrated application of acquired
knowledge while performing duties of position.
 Worked effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-
economic and cultural backgrounds and those with disabilities and

2. special needs while identifying issues revolving around daily living issues,
healthcare, basic family needs and even crisis situations in orderto create
action plans.
1998-1999 Rusk Baptist Church, Rusk, TX
Co-Founder of Mothers’ Day Out Program
 Saw necessity for local childcare in a faith-based environment. Put plans
into action to establish the first Mothers’ Day Out Program at Rusk
Baptist Church.
 Presented a business plan to church council that included scheduling,
funding, and staffing.
 Started as a 2-day program with 15+ children and increased to a 3-day
program within 1 month due to demand. The program is still in
operation today.
EDUCATION
1996-2002 Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX
 Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Multi-Interdisciplinary
Studies, General
 Teacher’s Certification in Elementary Education
 Teacher’s Certification in Early Childhood
2002-Present
General Lines Agent- Property & Casualty
2006- Present
General Lines Agent- Life, Health and HMO
2010-2011 State Farm Insurance Companies Austin, TX/Van, TX
 Mortgage Broker’s License 2010-2012
 Series 63 License 2010-2012