Jon Gary Herrera Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Texas Area

Responsible for all public relations, governmental relations, customer care and marketing programs including conducting community outreach and events.

Texas

Spearheaded and managed all aspects of fast-growing advertising agency with regional and national clientele. Responsible for all business strategy, operations, sales, marketing, communications, and public relations. Conceptualize and initiate one-year, two-year, and five-year strategic plans. Develop effective business processes focused on continuous improvement. Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for business, employees, and investors. Oversee expansion of company talent while… Show more Spearheaded and managed all aspects of fast-growing advertising agency with regional and national clientele. Responsible for all business strategy, operations, sales, marketing, communications, and public relations. Conceptualize and initiate one-year, two-year, and five-year strategic plans. Develop effective business processes focused on continuous improvement. Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for business, employees, and investors. Oversee expansion of company talent while retaining and mentoring top-notch employees.• Within 18 months of founding, grew annual company revenue to within top 25% of industry. • Achieved revenue growth rate of 20% quarter over quarter.• Designed and launched two web site and social media structures with high traffic. Show less

San Antonio, Texas Area

Led award-winning strategic communications, public relations, and government affairs programs for Time Warner Cable’s Texas region of two million customers. A critical member of the senior management team responsible for large customer region with revenues > $400 million. Managed operating budget of $7 million. Responsible for delivering internal communications to 8,000 employees and all external communications, including media relations, community relations, and government… Show more Led award-winning strategic communications, public relations, and government affairs programs for Time Warner Cable’s Texas region of two million customers. A critical member of the senior management team responsible for large customer region with revenues > $400 million. Managed operating budget of $7 million. Responsible for delivering internal communications to 8,000 employees and all external communications, including media relations, community relations, and government relations. Oversaw compliance for 118 franchise agreements totaling $700 million in assets. Managed all relationships with external agencies and led several brand rollouts. Served as company spokesperson in media interviews, including CNN and New York Times. Executed digital assets strategy. Selected to participate in company’s various executive development and advanced leadership training programs. • Increased employee engagement by >30%.• Generated earned media of more than $21 million in one year alone. • Grew social media audience by 12% annually.• Helped secure $31 million communications contract with major Texas university.• Organized largest, employee-led Political Action Campaign at company.• Consistently won Beacon Awards for Best External Communications Programs, Best Community Programs, and Best Internal Communications Programs over multiple years. Established regional office of communications and public affairs for the South Texas market of Time Warner. VP Texas CommunicaitonsDirected regional team in implementing award-winning regional, strategic communications, public affairs, and government affairs programs. • Continually recognized by public and non-profit groups for effective community relations programs. • Due to successful performance, promoted to Regional Vice President, Communications for entire Texas region. Show less

Texas

Reporting to the CEO, developed and executed program plans for small businesses including valuable business education services and programs. These programs were designed to assist the small business entrepreneur through all stages of the business journey. Advocated on behalf of membership with local, state and national levels aimed at the prosperity of the membership and business community. Represented the organization with various stakeholders, governmental officials, customers and… Show more Reporting to the CEO, developed and executed program plans for small businesses including valuable business education services and programs. These programs were designed to assist the small business entrepreneur through all stages of the business journey. Advocated on behalf of membership with local, state and national levels aimed at the prosperity of the membership and business community. Represented the organization with various stakeholders, governmental officials, customers and public. Assisted in the design and implementation of personal and professional leadership development programs aimed at building acumen and mastery in the areas of: Strategic Planning, Leading and Managing Change, Building Great Teams, Improving Quality - Operationally and Culturally, and Creating and Sustaining Professional as well as Organizational Results. Show less