BRETT HIGGINS
Marketing & Business Educator
Clinton,Utah
Summary
With over 30 years of successful experience teaching business and marketing in the public school system, I have developed a strong ability to effectively educate diverse groups of students. In addition to my teaching career, I have also achieved significant accomplishments in coaching and officiating various sports. As I begin a new professional venture, I am excited to utilize my talent, expertise, and versatile skillset in the private sector.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Marketing & Business Teacher
Syracuse High School
Syracuse, Utah
08.2007 - Current
- I have taught Accounting, Business Mngt, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Customer Service, Retailing, Sports Marketing, and Business Office Specialists (Excel, Word, Access)
- Enhanced classroom efficiency using technology tools such as online grading systems, digital presentations, and collaborative software platforms.
- Served on academic or administrative committees related to institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues.
NCAA Division I Umpire
Big12, Big10, and SEC Conferences
07.2006 - Current
- Used my people, communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills effectively to become one of the best umpires in the nation
- Demonstrated proficiency and excellence to achieve to reach top status in this profession
- Mentored new umpires, sharing expertise to foster growth within the profession.
- Managed conflicts effectively through mediation techniques, maintaining a positive atmosphere during games.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism, ensuring impartiality in all officiating decisions.
- Been selected to 5 Super Regionals, 7 Regionals, and 6 Conference Championships.
School Store Operator
Clearfield & Syracuse High Schools
01.1994 - Current
- Student run store selling lunch food, snacks, beverages, school clothing, and accessories
- Managed daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and employee scheduling.
- Developed many systems and processes to help my students in their jobs of operating the store
- Some of the systems have been computerized systems for accounting, inventory, purchasing, client care, sales, and even a stockholder investment system
- Developed an innovative consistent customer service program to enhance the customer experience
- Provided an opportunity for students to gain real life business skills, along with helping them develop leadership and teamwork skills
Adjunct Professor - Sales & Technology Department
Weber State University
Odgen, UT
01.1997 - Current
- I have been a Weber State adjunct professor for 27 years, teaching concurrent enrollment classes
- Taught Sales, Economics, and Entrepreneurship undergraduate course to high school students seeking college credit.
Education
MBA -
08.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Business Education -
08.1989 - 04.1994
Skills
Business Passions
Customer Service
Customer Experience
Critical Thinking
Timeline
Grand Canyon University - MBA,
08.2019 - 12.2020
Marketing & Business Teacher - Syracuse High School
08.2007 - Current
NCAA Division I Umpire - Big12, Big10, and SEC Conferences
07.2006 - Current
Adjunct Professor - Sales & Technology Department - Weber State University
01.1997 - Current
School Store Operator - Clearfield & Syracuse High Schools
01.1994 - Current
Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Business Education,
08.1989 - 04.1994
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