Brandon Helgeson

Director, Digital Experience & Product Development at Universal Destinations & Experiences

Brandon Helgeson has over 14 years of work experience, starting in 2008. Brandon is currently serving as the Director of Digital Experience & Product Development at Universal Destinations & Experiences, where they are responsible for the design and delivery of a seamless guest journey across the resort. Prior to this role, they held positions such as Assistant Director, Senior Manager, and Manager within the same company. Brandon'sexpertise lies in digital platforms, eCommerce, and product planning and implementation. Brandon also has experience working as a Chase Crew member at Orlando Balloon Rides, Hospitality and Event Staff at HES Staff, LLC, and in Street Team Marketing at Blue Man Group.

Brandon Helgeson's education history includes the following:

In 2018, Brandon attended the University of Central Florida and obtained a certificate in Full-Stack Web Development from their Coding Boot Camp program.

In 2020, they pursued a certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Florida Atlantic University.

Brandon also attended Valencia College, where they studied Business Administration and Management, General. The duration of their time at Valencia College is unknown as the start and end years were not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Brandon has obtained several certifications. These include Agile Foundations and Agile Product Owner Role: Techniques from LinkedIn, a Certificate in Tourism & Hospitality Management from Florida Atlantic University, and a Rescue Diver certification from SDI TDI ERDI. Brandon also holds certifications in UCF Coding Boot Camp (Full-Stack Web Development) from UCF Continuing Education, Advanced Open Water Diver and Enriched Air Diver from PADI, and SCUBA Diver from NAUI Worldwide.

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Timeline

  • Director, Digital Experience & Product Development

    May, 2022 - present

  • Assistant Director Digital Experience Product Development

    October, 2021

  • Senior Manager Digital Experience And Product Development

    October, 2020

  • Manager Digital Experience And Product Development

    June, 2018

  • Senior Business System Analyst Product Planning And Implementation

    September, 2017

  • Business Analyst Product Planning And Implementation

    August, 2016

  • Assistant Manager Entrance Operations

    November, 2014

  • Supervisor Entrance Operations

    November, 2012

  • Supervisor Theater Operations

    May, 2011

  • Team Leader Theater Operations

    July, 2009

  • Usher Theater Operations

    July, 2008