Self-Employed at Development & Social Media Strategy
Lincoln, Nebraska Area
- Current
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- Self-Employed at Development & Social Media Strategy
- Past
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- Economist at Nebraska Workforce Development
- Research Analyst at Nebraska Workforce Development
- Economist at Texas Workforce Commission
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- Education
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- The University of Texas at Austin
- Benedictine College
- University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Connections
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Nick Hernandez’s Summary
Professional Interests:
:: Economic development
:: Community development and neighborhood associations
:: Philanthropy and foundations
Clifton Strengthsfinder Signature Themes:
:: Connectedness
:: Maximizer
:: Ideation
:: Communication
:: Futuristic
VIA Signature Strengths:
:: Curiosity
:: Creativity
:: Love of Learning
:: Wonder
:: Gratitude
Training & Conferences:
:: Economic Impact Analysis Training 2006
:: Great Neighborhoods! 2005
:: NAMAC regional think tank 2004
:: National Media Education Conference 2001
:: Models of Ethical Leadership for a Changing World 2001
:: The Fleur Cowles Flair Symposium 2000
:: Leadership Olathe 1999
Good books I have read:
:: The Foundation by Joel Fleishman
:: Integral Urbanism by Nan Ellin
:: Vital Friends by Tom Rath
:: Making Stories by Jerome Bruner
:: Cultural Software by Jack M. Balkin
Nick Hernandez’s Specialties:
group facilitation, neighborhood development, regional economic analysis
Nick Hernandez’s Education
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The University of Texas at Austin
Public Affairs 2000 — 2002
Completed graduate coursework in Philanthropic Studies, Philosophy, and Media Studies. Philanthropic Studies through the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service--www.rgkcenter.org--in the LBJ School of Public Affairs included:
• Community Engagement and the Management of Volunteers in Nonprofit and Public Organizations
• Management and Operation of Nonprofit Organizations taught by Curtis W. Meadows, Jr. --recipient of the Council on Foundations Distinguished Grantmaker Award in 1997 -
Benedictine College
BA, Economics, 1995 — 2000
Minors in Physics and Mathematics.
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
Philanthropy 1999 — 1999
Philanthropic studies through the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership included:
• Organizing for Successful Fundraising
• Planned Giving and Major Gift Solicitation
• Envisioning Your Future: Strategic Planning for the Nonprofit Agency
