Tanya Hertz
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Mona Saidy
I had the privilege to be in two of professor Tanya classes at SDSU the fundamental of entrepreneur and human resources. Tanya have always made her classes very intersected as she based the materials on true life events. She was always very well prepared and up to date with her materials. She truly cares about her student, and always try to mentor them. Her classes are very engaging which made night classes are worth to attend. Professor Tanay is an assist to SDSU.
Archita Mahatma
I had the privilege to be a student in Tanya Hertz’s human resources class and she is one of the best lecturers I’ve had. She not only up to date with her material, but she also knows how to teach it well. Her lectures were very well structured. She is extremely accomplished in her field and tries to relate the topics that are being taught to her personal experience and that helps students understand the subject better. Professor Hertz wants the best for her students and does everything in her power to help them succeed. I cannot recommend her more highly.
Mona Saidy
I had the privilege to be in two of professor Tanya classes at SDSU the fundamental of entrepreneur and human resources. Tanya have always made her classes very intersected as she based the materials on true life events. She was always very well prepared and up to date with her materials. She truly cares about her student, and always try to mentor them. Her classes are very engaging which made night classes are worth to attend. Professor Tanay is an assist to SDSU.
Archita Mahatma
I had the privilege to be a student in Tanya Hertz’s human resources class and she is one of the best lecturers I’ve had. She not only up to date with her material, but she also knows how to teach it well. Her lectures were very well structured. She is extremely accomplished in her field and tries to relate the topics that are being taught to her personal experience and that helps students understand the subject better. Professor Hertz wants the best for her students and does everything in her power to help them succeed. I cannot recommend her more highly.
Mona Saidy
I had the privilege to be in two of professor Tanya classes at SDSU the fundamental of entrepreneur and human resources. Tanya have always made her classes very intersected as she based the materials on true life events. She was always very well prepared and up to date with her materials. She truly cares about her student, and always try to mentor them. Her classes are very engaging which made night classes are worth to attend. Professor Tanay is an assist to SDSU.
Archita Mahatma
I had the privilege to be a student in Tanya Hertz’s human resources class and she is one of the best lecturers I’ve had. She not only up to date with her material, but she also knows how to teach it well. Her lectures were very well structured. She is extremely accomplished in her field and tries to relate the topics that are being taught to her personal experience and that helps students understand the subject better. Professor Hertz wants the best for her students and does everything in her power to help them succeed. I cannot recommend her more highly.
Mona Saidy
I had the privilege to be in two of professor Tanya classes at SDSU the fundamental of entrepreneur and human resources. Tanya have always made her classes very intersected as she based the materials on true life events. She was always very well prepared and up to date with her materials. She truly cares about her student, and always try to mentor them. Her classes are very engaging which made night classes are worth to attend. Professor Tanay is an assist to SDSU.
Archita Mahatma
I had the privilege to be a student in Tanya Hertz’s human resources class and she is one of the best lecturers I’ve had. She not only up to date with her material, but she also knows how to teach it well. Her lectures were very well structured. She is extremely accomplished in her field and tries to relate the topics that are being taught to her personal experience and that helps students understand the subject better. Professor Hertz wants the best for her students and does everything in her power to help them succeed. I cannot recommend her more highly.
Credentials
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Digital Influencer
REC Innovation LabApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
SHRM CP
SHRM
Experience
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REC Innovation Lab
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jan 2019 - Present
I am the Director of the Entrepreneurship program, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship, and Director of the Regional Entrepreneurship Center (REC) Innovation Lab at San Diego Miramar College. I started the Regional Entrepreneurship Center (REC) Innovation Lab at Miramar in March of 2020 to increase equity and inclusivity in the innovation ecosystem. I am making a difference. I am changing systemic prejudices by providing accessible resources to entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds so they can follow their passions and turn ideas into startups. Show less
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San Diego State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Faculty Lecturer of Business and Entrepreneurship
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Aug 2011 - Present
I teach several courses each semester in Business Management, Organizational Behavior, and Entrepreneurship with as many as 500 undergraduate and graduate students per semester.I was honored to be chosen as the Most Influential Professor in the Business Management Department in 2016 and 2019 and I am consistently ranked highest in student satisfaction.I develop curriculum and lecture on topics such as leadership, communication, lean methodology, team building, motivation, finance, ideation, business model canvas and organizational behavior. I initiate, facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and keep abreast of developments in the innovation ecosystem.Recently, I led a team in a grant-funded project to expand the online curriculum and increase student retention, completion and success in Entrepreneurship. Show less
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Graduate Associate
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
Assisted professors in conducting research and preparation of course materialsSupervised over 200 undergraduate business students per semester in the classroom Participated in the evaluation of students’ work
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Omni California Real Estate
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and CEO
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2019
Founded this successful business, evaluating the business model using the lean startup principles, and served as the Broker of Record for up to 30 real estate agents, and a full-time staff of four. Established a human resources infrastructure, creating a knowledgeable, skilled, motivated workforce of licensed real property and mortgage agents, brokers, and appraisers. Managed and operated a brick-and-mortar real estate office for several years and aided in the transition to virtual operations as demand shifted. Created and maintained a repository of processes and procedures, as well as real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs. I also wrote the digital and hardcopies of the operations manual, employee relations manual, marketing and branding guidelines, the code of conduct/ethics, and all of the content for the website and digital media marketing. Developed teams, wrote training manual, delivered individual and group training, conducted performance evaluations, provided one-on-one coaching, and created and maintained a mentorship program. Show less
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San Diego Miramar College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
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Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
As Assistant Professor, I teach several business classes including Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Business, Business Plan Development, Managing the Small Business, Business Communications, Personal Finance, and Marketing. I mentor students on new business development, and guide students through the process of idea generation and evaluation, conducting feasibility and impact analyses, creating business model canvases, writing business plans, elevator pitches and pitch-decks for new startups and also small businesses. I also counsel existing student-business owners on growth and other strategies and pair them with resources such as free legal consultations, SBDC meetings, developer or coder support, branding and design support, assistance building a team, writing a grant, creating a crowdfunding campaign, or competing. I highly value inter-campus and inter-district collaboration and every semester I hold workshops and other events for students and alumni in different majors from across the district including: Resume workshops for Fire Technology, Automotive, and Aviation students, Business and Entrepreneurship workshops for Child Development students, and Entrepreneurship Guest Lectures for students, alumni, faculty, and staff from across the district. Show less
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Epicurean Events
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder and Manager
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May 2008 - Jun 2012
Founding partner in a large, wholesale commercial kitchen and catering company. Developed strategic plans and oversaw operations of a bustling industrial kitchen. Responsible for strategic decisions in all business aspects including HRM, marketing, pricing, customer acquisition, sales, partnerships, etc. Created long-term partnerships with suppliers and industry partners. Implemented a co-branding strategy to sell our products under large multi-national grocery chain branding. We produced the bakery products for several well-known stores, following their systems and ours, providing quality products that both our customers and our employees could be proud of, all keeping environmental and social equity at the forefront of our operations. Managed the business aspects, including operations, human resource management, digital and traditional marketing, accounting and finance, of this large wholesale food business, with sales in excess of $1 million annually. Directly supervised an average of 20 employees in food preparation, delivery and service. Analyzed jobs and created systems to improve efficiency, job performance, and employee commitment across the organization. Ensured federal, state, and local regulations were followed and all employees were trained and certified. Show less
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Coldwell Banker
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Real Estate Broker
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Feb 2001 - Oct 2007
Led a team of 5-10 Realtors who were consistently ranked in the top 10% of sales worldwide within the corporation. Oversaw the team as they acted as intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. This sales team I created at Coldwell Banker was the catalyst to create my own brokerage, Omni California Real Estate. Which I own to this day. Individually I advised over 40 clients per year on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters. Promoted sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services and prepared documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases. I also conferred with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements were met before closing dates. Show less
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Ramona Airport
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Ramona, Ca
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Assistant Airport Manager
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Jun 1999 - Oct 2001
Planned and coordinated airfield construction, including assisting in the 2000/2001 multimillion dollar runway expansion project which involved managing wildlife on and around airport grounds. Implemented airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operations, including Cal Fire Air Attack Base. Coordinated with agencies such as air traffic control, civil engineers, and command posts to ensure support of airfield management activities. Collaborated communications between air traffic control and maintenance personnel. Planned and executed annual Ramona Air Fair & Fly-In with several thousand attendees. Coordinated with County Supervisor, Dianne Jacobs, and arranged for first ever inclusion of the US Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squad. Show less
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Education
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San Diego State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies -
San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General -
San Diego Miramar College
Associate of Science - AS, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations -
Cuyamaca College
Associate of Science - AS, Business Administration and Management, General
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