David Higdon's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

David Higdon is currently an Executive Vice President, Strategic Development & Communications at Champ Car World Series (formerly CART) from May 2007 to May 2008 (1 year 1 month) in Indianapolis, Indiana Area. Ignited motorsports series and negotiated reunification of U.S. open-wheel racing as key member of Executive Leadership team. The 2007 series featured events in U.S., Canada, Belgium, The Netherlands, Australia, and Mexico dominated by Will Power, Sebastien Bourdais, Graham Rahal, and Simon Pagenaud, all now IndyCar Series/Indy 500 drivers. Board Of Advisors at FANDEX. FANDEX.com is both a free-to-play and pay sports stock exchange, allowing users to win by trading synthetic shares of sports teams. Beta launched in June 2017, this unique offering combines the interests of investing, fandom, team ownership, and betting through the power of proprietary algorithms, and live exchange markets with real-time adjusting share prices.Currents markets include the NFL, NBA, and MLB.Chief Communications Officer at LPGA from February 2009 to June 2011 (2 years 5 months) in Daytona Beach, Florida Area.Transitioned sport to global business model.Directed global communications and creative services, served as primary spokesperson, enhanced player relations, and built broadcast, digital, and social media content strategy.Re-positioned organization following diversity/inclusion crisis involving Korean players by elevating global events, mixed nationalities in Pro-Ams, promoting Asian athletes.Led thought leadership program for Commissioner Mike Whan.Spewered LPGA efforts to secure golf as future Olympic sport (realized in 2016) and make France's The Evian Championship a "Fifth Major."Events in Thailand, Singapore, U.S., Mexico, Brazil, France, U.K., Canada, South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan.Sports Business Ambassador at Multiple Clients from July 2017 to August 2018 (1 year 2 months).• Consultant, USA Track & Field, 2017 IAAF World Championship Observer Programme• Opening Keynote Speaker, "The Power of Sports," 2018 Oregon Sports Summit• Panelist, President Michael H. Schill's Freedom of Expression Series, University of Oregon• Event Leader, esports 101 immersive education workshop in Atlanta, Georgia hosted July 2018 by the University of Oregon Warsaw Sports Marketing Center• Content Producer, "One-of-a-Kind" LinkedIn profiles that showcase successful executives and students and verified account on Twitter (@davidhigdon)• Instructor, Crisis Management and Social Media Workshops, Duke University• Instructor, Sports Business, Jacksonville University Davis College of Business.Vice President, Integrated Marketing Communications at NASCAR from June 2011 to June 2017 (6 years 1 month) in Daytona Beach, Florida Area.Piloted integrated marketing communications, sleeked event strategy, elevated events, and accelerated business through industry-wide collaboration.Also served as strategist for ISC (International Speedway Corporation) and IMSA (International Motor

🎓 Education

David Higdon's education provides him with the skills and knowledge that he needs to be a successful PSJY professional. Higdon's highly experienced in political and government, English, art history and an education in Political Science and Government have all allowed him to achieve success in his career.Born in Michigan City (Indiana), Higdon completed his high school education at Elston High School. After three years of study, Higdon obtained his Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government, at Kalamazoo College in 2006. After earning his degree, Higdon moved to Syracuse University, where he earned his Art History degree in 2010. Higdon's education has allowed him to achieve success in his career. Higdon has worked extensively in the political and government field, and has achieved significant achievements in this area. Higdon has worked for a number of different organizations, and has been able to carry out his duties perfectly and with little mistake. Higdon's Eagle Award-winning work in political science and government reflects his dedication to his work, as well as his knowledge and experience. Higdon's work has also received positive reviews from his peers and customers. Higdon's skills and knowledge make him an excellent choice for a PSJY professional.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

David Higdon has 10 years of experience in the field of communications. In that time, Higdon has worked as a freelance writer, SPORTS Business Ambassador, PR Manager, Assistant Editor at a media outlet, and Director of External Business Communications for a sportswriting division. Higdon has orchestrated a record-breaking PR campaign around the 2019 World Championship, which resulted in the publication of over940 English-language pieces and 44 international awards. Higdon is also a member of the Senior Leadership team of Riot Games, which aims to "bring joy to billions of players and fans." Higdon has also created the first-ever thought leadership program for Riot Games, which aims to "bring joy to billions of players and fans."