Jon Paul Hernandez, MBA

Experience

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  Penske Truck Leasing

  Jul 2000 - Jul 2007

  Lease Sales Representative

  Responsible for growing the customer base through the selling of new business to diverse customers and executives by understanding and fulfilling transportation and financial needs. Growth achieved through signing full-service truck leasing and maintenance agreements, selling renewal business and handling account management with assigned existing customers. Ongoing customer development and prospecting activities, consistent proposal generation and active deal pipeline management.

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  University of Phoenix

  Aug 2007 - May 2009

  Corporate Education Liaison

  • Increased and maintained positive awareness of the University within the corporate and governmental community which resulted in enrollment development of graduate, undergraduate, and certificate programs.• Developed and maintained business relationships that resulted in lead generation for enrollment counselors. Ensured leads where qualified and interested in entering a program of study.• Participated in ongoing lead producing activities at corporations, such as marketing campaigns, to generate interest in University classes, certifications, or degree programs.• Mentored new Corporate Education Liaisons to assist in their orientation of the position and support them in their professional development and attainment of related goals and objectives. • Conducted informational/enrollment meetings to disseminate course and program information to potential students. This included advising potential students with respect to admissions or degree options.• Assisted campus/division personnel with the preparation of faculty and/or student materials related to non-degree programs to ensure customer service quality and satisfaction. Show less

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  Argosy University

  Jul 2009 - Mar 2010

  Associate Director of University Outreach

  • Built relationships and partnerships with the business community, educators, potential students and potential employers for Argosy University students and alumni. Engaged the university’s participation in expos and fairs to enhance public awareness and interest.• Acted as a resource to new and seasoned advisers through mentoring activities and facilitating and conducting training sessions.

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  DeVry University

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2020

  Sr. Employer Relations Advisor/Career Advisor

  Helped employers connect to some of the nations most skilled and qualified job candidates. Provided access to qualified candidates through recruiting events and services. Provided world class customer service and made an impact in the lives of self driven individuals through career advising and planning, resume building, interview preparation in addition to working with the national career services team to develop and improve processes and procedures in the areas of customer service, training and career planning. Show less

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  California State University-San Bernardino

  Mar 2020 - Apr 2022

  Employer Relations Specialist

  Proactively and strategically connected employers to CSUSB skilled and qualified job and internship candidates. Building, cultivating and maintaining professional relationships with local, regional, national and international employers for recruitment of CSUSB university students and alumni. Provided access to students and alumni through on campus and virtual recruiting events and services. Shared job/internship opportunities to identify the best qualified candidates to match with employer work needs. Created and facilitated employer related workshops, career fairs, internship fairs, interview sessions, information sessions and any student to employer contact with CSUSB students and alumni. Provided assistance in budget planning, strategic planning, and recruitment goal setting. Show less

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  University of California, Riverside - A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management

  May 2022 - Jun 2023

  Assistant Director, Employer Relations and Career Development Center

  As the Assistant Director, Employer Relations and Career Development Center (CDC) I serve our School of Business Graduate students and professional partners as the primary employer developer for all industries targeting internships, entry level, mid-level and senior level opportunities. Strategically connecting employers with School of Business Graduate students, cultivating relationships with hiring managers, talent acquisition professionals and employers from all industries. Providing access to School of Business Graduate students through on-campus visits and virtual recruiting events and services, employer partnerships, job postings, internships, recruiting and ultimately hiring by local, regional, and international employers. Providing assistance in budget planning, strategic planning, and recruitment goal setting.Devising methods and strategies to take existing campus partners to new levels of meaningful relationships. Work with the employment community on strategies to increase name recognition and branding on-campus via direct and indirect recruiting activities. Work closely with the CDC Director, CDC Staff and other professionals in the School of Business units. Show less

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  USC Marshall School of Business

  Jun 2023 - now

  Associate Director, Career Strategist, Graduate Programs

  • Advise and collaborate closely with students from various graduate business programs and student organizations, offering tailored guidance in job candidate preparation activities such as communication skills, networking, interviewing, resume writing, and career planning.• Foster strong relationships with graduate business students, including those pursuing Masters and MBA degrees, to understand their unique needs and support them in navigating the top-tier business school recruitment environment.• Stay informed about current hiring trends, business models, and employment opportunities, translating industry insights into effective outreach strategies.• Deliver career-related education in classroom settings, equipping students with the aptitude and skills necessary to capitalize on opportunities within the corporate and non-profit sectors.• Collaborate with Graduate Career Services staff, faculty, student services, and admissions staff to enhance career support initiatives and student outcomes. Show less