Whit Brighton has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Whit started their career as a First Mate at Blue Yankee, LLC in 2005 and remained in this role until 2008. In 2010, Whit worked as an Intern at Dickstein Shapiro LLP and later became a Finance Coordinator at the National Republican Congressional Committee. In the same year, Whit also started working as the Head of Operations at Ned's Island Oysters, a position they held until 2013.
After that, Whit joined Swisher International, Inc. in 2012 and took on various roles including Marketing, Digital Marketing Manager, and Consumer Engagement Director. In 2018, Whit transitioned to Grant Thornton LLP and focused on Strategy & Transformation. In 2020, Whit returned to Swisher and served as the Director of Process Management & Implementation. They subsequently held the position of Director of Business Optimization before assuming the current role of VP of Business Transformation in November 2021.
Whit Brighton's education history is as follows:
From 2017 to 2018, Whit attended USC Marshall School of Business and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. During the same period, Whit also attended the University of Southern California, although the degree and field of study are unspecified.
Whit previously attended Colorado College from 2006 to 2010, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History. Additionally, in 2008, Whit participated in a Semester at Sea program sponsored by the University of Virginia.
Prior to their college education, Whit attended The Taft School from 2002 to 2006, but no degree or field of study is specified.
In terms of certifications, Whit obtained several through LinkedIn in November 2018. These certifications include "Creating and Giving Business Presentations," "Data Visualization Tips and Tricks," "Learning Excel Data-Analysis," "Project Management Foundations: Communication," "Project Management Simplified," and "Writing Under a Deadline." Whit also holds a Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) certification from ASQ - World Headquarters, although the specific month and year of attainment are not provided.
April 1, 2023 - present
November, 2021
November, 2020
March, 2020
May, 2016
September, 2013
January, 2012