Through 15 years of experience we have learned that a winning business is not created through a traditional approach alone. With Premier Executive, you will find a dedicated team who delivers fresh and exciting plans to each client, every time. We are industry savvy, keeping our finger on the pulse of consumer trends and the latest technology.
Tony Hernandez, a graduate of the University of Florida, is a leading expert in business and brand marketing. Tony specializes in consumer buying trends and has served as advisor to over 150 entrepreneurs, CEO's and marketing directors. In addition, he has successfully started, bought, and sold 10 businesses since 1995. One of his key strategies is to completely understand his client's business and industry in order to best identify their marketing needs. Tony has spent nearly half his life learning to master his chosen industry and in the process has created a new standard for how to get the most out of every marketing dollar spent. Having applied a strong and inexhaustible work ethic over the past 14 years has led his clients to describe him as dedicated, trustworthy and committed, but if there were only one word allowed to sum Tony up, it would be passionate.
A native of Miami, Tony now calls Gainesville, Florida---home of the Fightin' Gators--- his home.
Real estate, home remodeling, working out, and most importantly---work.
Tony, along with Premier Corporations, is actively committed to over 100 charities and organizations throughout Florida. In recognition and appreciation of this involvement, Gainesville Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan proclaimed January 26th as Premier Corporations Business Appreciation Day.
Tony is thankful for so many things in his life, but here are a few of his most cherished moments:
- Leading the national marketing campaign for ABC television's "America United in Support of the Troops" event
- Becoming debt-free after following the advice of renowned financial guru Dave Ramsey
- Watching his staff and company evolve and improve daily
- Marriage to his wonderful wife, Jen
Eric Manin, a graduate of the University of Florida, has fifteen years of experience in the marketing industry, primarily in the fields of business development, entertainment, and collegiate marketing. In his current role as Chief Executive Office for Premier Corporations, he manages business operation and works to organize and lead market expansion strategies. Eric's greatest strengths are his market knowledge, critical thinking, and his innate ability to see the hidden potential in all things.
Eric calls Gainesville, Florida his home.
When not working, Eric can be found training mixed martial arts or competing in triathlons.
Eric has served as consultant to hundreds of corporations, including such heavy-hitters as AOL, Allstate, Blockbuster, Wendy's, Budweiser, R.J. Reynolds (Lucky Strike), Gig America, Walker Clothing, National Association of Campus Activities, Live Nation, and many more. In addition, Eric has produced more than 1000 events in 30 states. He has designed and executed marketing campaigns and promotional tours for Snapple, AMP Energy Drink, Red Bull, Hennessey Cognac, Jagermeister, mp3.com, and Clear Channel. Eric has been instrumental in the development of large-scale special events, including the ABC television special "America United, In Support of the Troops", the National Hockey League All-Star Game (2003), and the National Football League Super Bowl (1999, 2001, 2005).
Ali is a Lead Consultant with the Premier Executive team. In 2008, she proudly graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The Great University of Florida. During her tenure at UF, she took a multitude of pre-medical courses, an experience which has allowed Ali to form her own niche within the marketing industry. She now uses her medical and social knowledge to improve local and national-level businesses, with a high priority on non-profit and health-care organizations. Ali's intense focus and contagious enthusiasm has helped her earn the Premier Corporations Team Spirit award, one of only three company-wide recognitions. Ali was also awarded with the honor of New Kiwanian of the Year in 2009.
Ali is a proud third-generation Floridian, born and raised in beautiful Bradenton, Florida.
Ali's intense passion for the outdoors, science, global issues and fashion keep her busy when she's not caring for her sweet dogs and quirky cats. She enjoys fun times with family and friends, her wonderful church, beautiful décor and a good read. A lover of great cuisine, Ali aspires to one day becoming the world's best pound-for-pound eater.
Ali has a strong drive to serve others. This passion is reflected in the many projects she's been involved with, here and abroad: a medical mission to Central America the last two summers, volunteer work at the St. Francis House homeless shelter in Gainesville, and assisting local veterinarians in caring for feral animals. Ali is the Public Relations Chair of the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville and is a member of the University of Florida's Harn Museum of Art, the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Grace Methodist Church, Operation Catnip, and Compassion Ministries.
Ali has led and executed a direct mail campaign for one of Florida's largest adoption organizations. As the sole project leader, she was able to save the non-profit group thousands of dollars in costs and helped generate more public awareness, as evidenced by an increase in incoming daily phone calls regarding adoptions. As Ali said: "When you're talking about a child's life, changing one is like changing the world. Even if just one child was adopted as an effect of my marketing campaign, I am content knowing I contributed to that kind of positive change."
Ali believes in letting your passions drive your career. She believes the best way to sell your brand, your company, or your need is through selling yourself. Ali knows the first step in this process is the adoption of a positive attitude.
Rodrigo graduated with a BFA in Visual FX & Motion Graphics at Miami International University of Art and Design.
Rodrigo is from the beautiful coastal town of Cancun, Mexico.
In his free time, Rodrigo likes to produce and DJ music, play video games, and scour the web for new web design techniques and practices.
Rodrigo is extremely proud of having received a full scholarship for his BFA studies at Miami International University of Art and Design.
Rodrigo says: "Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime. Teach a man to create an artificial shortage of fish and he will eat steak."
Neil has an AA degree and an AS in Graphic Design from Santa Fe College. His main specialty at the moment is apparel design. Neil began designing low-level work in Photoshop for small niche markets, which were usually music-related. He's done work with international clients, as well as local work with the University of Florida and its associated Greek community. In his current position as Senior Graphic Designer at Premier Creative, Neil has worked on thousands of projects from conception to completion, while working with a wide variety of clientele.
Neil is from The Sunshine State of Florida.
Neil is an avid music fan---he listens to it all! If he doesn't have his face buried in a book, it's likely to be a magazine or a newspaper instead. Neil loves to fish, play golf and be outdoors. He has a secret obsession with his wife's Intouch magazines. He also loves to play video games and watch movies. Most importantly, Neil is an artist.
Neil has created a multitude of designs for a wide variety of prominent speakers, through the University of Florida Accent Speakers Bureau. He organized the "Parker Benefit", enlisting the help of several local bands and clubs to donate their time and efforts for a family in need. Neil is an Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of America, and has participated in hundreds of hours of community service in the Interlachen, Palatka and Gainesville areas. Working with projects ranging from roadside cleanups to rebuilding houses, he has logged countless hours in the betterment of his community.
Neil is extremely proud of being a great father to his adorable daughter Blake and a loving husband to his amazing wife Julie. Aside from his home life, Neil is proud to have gained an overseas client from the UK through various social networking sites.
Neil says: "You can have two, but you can't have all three: fast, cheap and good!"
Sean is the driving force behind the Graphic Design studio at Premier Creative. He has spent his career developing skills in branding, illustration, and graphic design across a wide range of mediums and demographics. Sean received his degree and training in Visual Communications and Multimedia Design from Collins College. He believes a user-interface is not just limited to a website homepage; every design, from a business card to a t-shirt, is specifically engineered to engage the audience.
Sean is from Gainesville, Florida.
Sean is passionate about digital illustration, photo manipulation, and branding. In his spare time, he enjoys focusing on cooking, film photography, and developing cutting edge artistic techniques.
Sean is Captain of his Neighborhood Crime Watch group.
Sean is proud of being hired by Premier Creative as a designer. For him, every day is a personal success because he gets to help every client achieve their goals through artwork and design.
Sean believes in subscribing to industry mailing lists, publications, and social networks to stay abreast of company news, industry trends, and what people are talking about.
Scott graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising and a minor in Business Administration.
Scott was raised in Lakeland, Florida but now calls Gainesville, Florida his home.
Scott spends his spare time practicing web development and graphic design. Aside from that, he's an avid sports fan and participant and is always up for a pick-up basketball or football game.
Scott has done volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity.
Scott says: "Know your market better than they know themselves. Precisely-targeted marketing efforts will always produce the best Return On Investment."
Stacey graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising and a minor in Art History.
Stacey was born at Fort Gordon, Georgia and now calls Gainesville, Florida home.
Stacey enjoys photography, music, nature, hiking, laughing, and spending time with friends and family.
Stacey is actively involved with the University of Florida Ad Society, the Gainesville Ad Federation, the University of Florida Alumni Association, the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, the Florida Trail Association, the Night Ryders, the Harvest of Hope Foundation, and The Angelus House.
Stacey is very proud of graduating from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications.
Stacey says: "Step outside the box and think of a creative approach to the norm!"
Sheena, armed with a background in Business Management and Sociology, has worked with multiple companies and conferences nation-wide, yet still remains enthusiastically devoted to the business missions of her local clients. Her specialty is in marketing development for housing properties and she currently works with over 35 complexes, creating efficient and cost-effective campaigns. Sheena works closely alongside Premier's Chief Operating Officer Tony Hernandez, and is continually acquiring knowledge in the dynamics of business and brand marketing. She exhibits her steadfast commitment to her clients daily and many of Premier's clients have described Sheena as understanding, compassionate and driven towards success.
Sheena was born and raised in Taiwan, and has lived in multiple states of the US throughout her life. She now considers Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale to be her homes, but still remains well-grounded by her cultural roots.
A social butterfly and city girl at heart, Sheena keeps herself busy by spending time with loved ones and meeting new people. She immensely enjoys traveling and is always up for a spontaneous weekend getaway. Sheena likes learning about new cultures and strives to visit a different country each year---with over 10 visited so far and still counting. When there is a rare spare moment, she catches up on old episodes of '24' and 'Heroes', and also participates in a friendly game of poker when the opportunity presents itself.
Professionally, Sheena had the honor of being voted Employee of the Month twice within the first six months after joining the Premier team--- an accomplishment she holds very dearly to her heart. Other personal achievements include being the first in many generations of her family to graduate with a college degree, having turned down offers from Cornell and New York University to attend the University of Florida---Go Gators! Additionally, Sheena is very proud of becoming financially independent in the past two years.
Sheena wants her current and prospective clients to realize that the product or price itself does not separate them from their competition; in this global economy, there are too many companies who are able to offer the same products you do, often at lower prices. Instead, she advises her clients to give their customers a reason to do business with them and to set themselves apart from the competitive crowd by focusing on what they can offer that their competitors cannot---in other words, being very aware of---and acting on---their competitive advantages.
Veena graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and an outside concentration in Business Administration. As a relatively new employee at Premier Executive, she has already started building a solid reputation by being the first to garner the Employee of the Month award within a couple of months of joining the Premier Team. Veena is currently expanding her passion for public relations into strategic marketing, as well as connecting with local businesses in order to help her better understand the marketing industry as a whole. Veena's other passions lie with fundraising and nonprofits, where she believes in being the change you wish to see in the world.
Veena is a local of Gator Country - Gainesville, Florida!
Veena is passionate about a variety of things, especially public relations, nonprofits and fundraising. Aside from these, Veena is an avid sports fan, especially for her beloved Gators! Her family, friends and two dogs, Riley and Mohani, consume her life. Veena's interests range from traveling, anything animal related, all types of music, watching her favorite TV shows, as well as her new found hobby: cooking!
Veena is a fundraising volunteer for The Cade Museum of Innovation and Invention. She truly believes in the addition of Gainesville's innovation movement, and the creation of a new wave of creativity, innovation and invention for everyone to be a part of. Having the honor and privilege of working on a team of distinguished professionals has enhanced her professional career as well as giving Veena insight into nonprofits, museums and an understanding of pushing forward in what you believe in.
Veena says: "Always follow-up with your clients. Building relationships is the first step, but following up and continuing those relationships are a necessity to stand out from the rest."
Gabriel graduated from the University of Michigan with a major in Musicology---Go Blue!
Gabriel is from Baltimore, Maryland.
Gabriel's passions include exercise, music, and spending time with his family and friends. Frequently found on the basketball courts of Gainesville Health and Fitness Center, Gabriel is also a fan of watching basketball (professional and college) as well as other sports. An avid writer since high school, Gabriel is also interested in beginning work on your next marketing campaign!
Gabriel is a member of the Alachua County Young Democrats Society as well as an active member of the University of Michigan Alumni network.
Gabriel says: "The products you release into the public represent your company, so make sure that they represent them well. Think quality over quantity and pick a product that will make a lasting positive impression on your audience."
Chris is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising and a minor in Art History.
Chris was raised in Leesburg, Florida and now resides in Gainesville.
Chris enjoys music, film, art and fine cuisine. An avid sports fan, Chris is always up for conversation about any sport. He loves Florida and enjoys traveling the state in his free time.
A member of the Advertising Federation of Gainesville, Chris is an active supporter of local business and trade. Whether its downtown, uptown or in one of Gainesville's many galleries, you can always find Chris attending local art shows and concerts. He also enjoys regularly attending movies and productions at the Hippodrome State Theatre.
Chris is very proud of receiving his degree from the University of Florida in a field he is passionate about.
Chris says: "The goal of marketing is not about making sales, but making connections with customers and creating fruitful relationships."
