Brett Higdon
About Brett Higdon
Brett Higdon is a Program Planner at General Atomics, where he has worked since 2016. He has a diverse background in communications, project management, and marketing, with previous roles in educational and corporate settings in the Greater San Diego Area.
Work at General Atomics
Brett Higdon has been employed at General Atomics as a Program Planner since 2016. In this role, he manages scheduling for the Electromagnetics Systems Group's Internal Research & Development (IRAD) and Capital program schedules. His responsibilities include working with the controls department to provide updated Estimated Time of Completion (ETC) and Budget at Completion (BAC) dates and figures. Additionally, he creates baseline exports, discretionary pricing templates, and Authority for Expenditure (AFE) capital schedules.
Education and Expertise
Brett Higdon studied at Marquette University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications Studies/Public Relations from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at San Diego State University, obtaining a Project Management Professional Certificate from 2015 to 2017. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in program planning and project management.
Background in Education and Coaching
Brett Higdon has experience in educational settings, having worked as a Varsity flag football assistant coach at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School for three months in 2012. He also served as a Communications Intern at San Diego Unified School District from 2012 to 2013, gaining valuable experience in communication strategies within an educational context.
Professional Experience in Marketing and Communications
Brett Higdon has held various positions in marketing and communications. He worked as a Marketing Research Intern at the University of California, San Diego, Extension for one month in 2012. He also served as a Public Relations and Affairs Intern at Focuscom Inc. for three months in 2011-2012 and as a Communications Assistant Contractor at Gafcon, Inc. from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he volunteered as a Social Media Volunteer for the San Diego American Marketing Association from 2011 to 2013.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Before his current role, Brett Higdon held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Warehouse Worker & Route Driver at G&W Vendors for six months in 2010-2011. He also participated in the Student Safety Program at Marquette University from 2005 to 2008, which provided him with early experience in organizational and safety protocols.