Brenda Thompson
About Brenda Thompson
Brenda Thompson is a Regulatory Compliance Licensing Specialist at Patterson Companies, Inc., where she oversees workers’ compensation claims and manages licensing for US and Canadian operations. She has a background in business analysis and project management, with experience in both the financial banking and retail sectors.
Work at Patterson Companies
Brenda Thompson has been employed at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2018, serving as a Regulatory Compliance Licensing Specialist. In this role, she oversees the entire life cycle of workers’ compensation claims for both the United States and Canada. Her responsibilities include managing and processing corporate and business professional licensing for operations in both countries. Additionally, she is involved in yearly compliance reporting for EE01 and OSHA, ensuring that the company adheres to regulatory standards.
Education and Expertise
Brenda Thompson studied at North Hennepin Community College, where she focused on Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, earning an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from 1980 to 1982. Her educational background supports her expertise in regulatory compliance and business analysis. She possesses skills in business systems requirements, gap analysis, data mapping, and system testing, which are essential for her role in compliance and licensing.
Background
Brenda Thompson has a diverse professional background that includes experience in the financial banking and retail business sectors. Prior to her current position at Patterson Companies, she worked as a Business Analyst II at Alltel Information Services from 1995 to 1999 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. This experience has contributed to her strong project management skills and her ability to handle vendor and facilities relationships within corporate office management.
Regulatory Compliance Responsibilities
In her role as a Regulatory Compliance Licensing Specialist, Brenda Thompson actively participates in the preparation of disputes for state unemployment claims. She demonstrates strong project management skills while overseeing compliance processes. Her work involves detailed analysis and reporting, ensuring that Patterson Companies meets all regulatory requirements in both the US and Canada.