Download and listen to Mater Dei '21 Julia Noya share her first year as a Ole Miss Rebel! She tells "ALL" - what she likes and what she dislikes about Ole Miss (University of Mississippi). This is a must listen too if you are considering attending college in the South. Julia talks about sorority rush, game day and the social scene. Is Ole Miss easy or hard to get into? Is it too Southern for a California kid? This is an episode you don't want to miss.
Aug 19, 2022•50 min•Ep. 119
Back by popular demand...my good friend, John Todd, joins The Hiring Manager Mini-Episode #7. "JT" is a successful leader with over 30 years of sales and leadership experience. John started his sales career in the payroll industry with myself and has continued to thrive in this industry. He was successful as the Western Region VP Sales with BenefitMall and Advantage Payroll. Today, John is VP Sales with Asure Software. In this episode he shares his thoughts on interviewing and networking. He tal...
Aug 05, 2022•9 min•Ep. 114
Download and listen to Mater Dei '20 Nicole Kinkaid share her first two years as a Horned Frog! She tells "ALL" - what she likes and what she dislikes about TCU (Texas Christian University). This is a must listen too if you are considering attending college in Texas. Nicole talks about sorority rush, game day and the social scene. Why does TCU get the stigma of being Newport Beach in Ft. Worth? Do you have what it takes to be admitted? This is an episode you don't want to miss.
Jul 29, 2022•39 min•Ep. 118
Jackie Westland UW '14 and Jared Westland USC '14 discuss what they did in college to prepare them for internships and jobs during and after college. This young Costa Mesa couple give insights to what is important in a career search such as follow-up and the personal touch. They both share the #1 recommendation to any college student is to network. Download and listen!
Jul 24, 2022•29 min•Ep. 117
First-Class cadet and rising senior at Air Force Academy, Sophia Chiaramonte, shares her experience through her first three years in Colorado Springs. She talks about her high school academics and if not for track and field, she wouldn't have been admitted into USAFA. Sophia discusses her struggles and challenges during her first few years, including the honor code, mental health and thoughts of suicide. This is an episode you don't want to miss as this Mater Dei '19 alum talks about what it's l...
Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 116
Download and listen to Newport Harbor '21 Ava Matsunami share her freshman experience from Bloomington, Indiana. She tells "ALL" - - what she likes and what she dislikes about Indiana University. This is a must listen too if you are considering this B1G university. Ava talks about the challenges of her first semester and how she persevered through the second semester. B-Town is home for this So-Cal kid!
Jul 01, 2022•44 min•Ep. 115
Back by popular demand, we are running it back with Miguel De Jesus (MDJ) who is a CPC (Certified Professional Coach) Executive Coach, and Sales Marketing Consultant. Miguel is highly accomplished, results-oriented C-Level leader with more than 30+ years of experience leading business management, global sales/marketing, for growth oriented companies and CEOs, with two Fortune 500 companies. We join Miguel from the campus of Cal State University San Marcos where he currently serves as Director of...
Jun 28, 2022•19 min•Ep. 108
Download and listen to how Brittany Welsh USC '19 graduated and found her first sales position out of college after a two year stint playing professional volleyball while earning her Masters at the same time. It wasn't easy! This student-athlete graduated with a communications degree before heading abroad to Durham University in England. Brittany talks about preparing for her first interview and how she closed for the sales position at Arthrex. Also, Brittany shares the skills set and experience...
Jun 21, 2022•27 min•Ep. 112
Download and listen to one of the best in the industry, Liz Williams, of Paylocity. This successful sales leader has over 25 years of experience in sales and leadership. Currently, she is the Regional Vice President of Sales in the Pacific Northwest for Paylocity. I've known Liz since the start of our payroll sales career in the 90s. She is known for her relentless work ethic as a leader and has a passion for the 3 T's (Train, Transfer or Terminate). You don't want to miss this mini-episode if y...
Jun 13, 2022•14 min•Ep. 109
My good friend, John Todd, joins The Hiring Manager Mini-Episode #2. "JT" is a successful leader with over 30 years of sales and leadership experience. John started his sales career in the payroll industry with myself and has continued to thrive in this industry. He was successful as the Western Region VP Sales with BenefitMall and Advantage Payroll. Today, John is VP Sales with Asure Software. In this episode he shares his thoughts on interviewing and networking. He talks about what to do, what...
May 29, 2022•8 min•Ep. 110
Download and listen to how two students and their families leveraged the May 1st College Deadline the right way. They didn't panic and feel pressure to select a college early on in the process. Class of '22 Mater Dei Seniors Lauren Haney and Jenny Cullen are joined with their parents to discuss how visiting colleges the last 60 days help make them decide on the University of Wisconsin. Why are so many Orange County kids joining the Southern California band wagon to Madison? A must listen too for...
May 20, 2022•34 min•Ep. 113
Download and listen to University of Iowa's senior students Luke Slavens and Bri Mensen. Both of these students also served at basketball student managers for the Iowa men's and women's basketball teams. This past March both teams won the Big 10 Tournament Championship during the same year for the 2nd time ever. Find out what they like and what they don't like about the university. How did these two get to where they are today? Luke and Bri discuss the benefits of being student managers. The two...
May 13, 2022•41 min•Ep. 111
The inaugural mini-episode of The Hiring Manager is OUT! My mentor who approved the hiring of @fongernews out of college in 1993 and then who hired me under his leadership in 2000 is the first guest. Miguel De Jesus (MDJ) is a CPC (Certified Professional Coach) Executive Coach, and Sales Marketing Consultant. Miguel is highly accomplished, results-oriented C-Level leader with more than 30+ years of experience leading business management, global sales/marketing, for growth oriented companies and ...
May 06, 2022•23 min•Ep. 107
Originally going "solo" on today's episode, however, impromptu I have my #1 fan and listener join as I give my take on the upcoming May 1st College Deadline. We revisit the college road trips we took in high school as I went through the search and admission process. Also, you don't want to miss Mommy May helping me make a big announcement! Yes, coming very soon on The Student Manager podcast will be mini-episodes of The Hiring Manager! These short episodes help college student and graduates on t...
Apr 30, 2022•21 min•Ep. 106
Download and listen former student manager from the University of Minnesota, Nick Pederson, who is now the graduate assistant for the men's basketball team. Nick shares his experience how he didn't get into his dream college, University of Minnesota, after high school. His story on perseverance and never giving up on his dream school is a must listen to. Nick also shares the positives and negatives of this Minneapolis campus. He talks about balancing academics, social life and being part of the ...
Apr 15, 2022•47 min•Ep. 105
Download and listen to three student managers from the University of Oregon women's basketball team. Mater Dei alum '20 Anna Bradley joins our March Madness episode with her fellow senior manager Josie Williamson and sophomore manager Dawson Prickel. How did Anna adjust to life in the Pacific Northwest versus the other two who are from Oregon. The three discuss what they like and what they don't like at Oregon. They share why they wanted to join the women's basketball team and what they are gett...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 104
Download and listen to Ohio State men's basketball senior student-manager, Michael Adamo, share his experience and stories at Ohio State. Michael is the 3rd guest from this amazing campus and shares how he has balanced academics, social life and being part of a B1G 10 basketball team. Also, Michael discusses his future and "The Road to Law School". If you are thinking about pursuing law school upon, he gives some great tips! In addition, he gives his insights on the Buckeye's basketball team and...
Mar 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 103
Download and listen to former men's basketball student-manager, Ben Drewall, share his experience and stories at the University of Houston. This university has been ranked among the best in the United States in a number of categories, including "Top Public Schools" and "Best Value Schools." Ben was home schooled in Austin, Texas where he played for a private high school basketball academy before enrolling and majoring in business. He shares social life, academics and how he balanced being a stud...
Mar 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 102
March Madness is upon us and it's time for The Student Manager Series! Kicking off my favorite time of the year is sophomore Ryan McMullen who is currently one of the student managers at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Download and listen to how this East Coast kid knew exactly what he wanted out of high school and how's he balancing being a student and part of the men's basketball team. Ryan is a journalism major and is a college basketball "junkie". He started @NCAAHoopsNow on In...
Feb 24, 2022•39 min•Ep. 101
Students and parents do NOT want to miss this episode! Covid has been around for two years and has had impact with high school and college students and their mental health. Our guest Dr. Melinda Macht-Greenberg has been an educational consultant and clinical psychologist for over 22 years in Massachusetts. She also is a field placement coordinator and advisor at Tufts University. She shares her experience with helping students and parents with the lack of motivation and depression. She gives rec...
Feb 17, 2022•48 min•Ep. 100
Bella Swart, NHHS 19', communicates her educational road from Orange County School of Arts, to Newport Harbor HS, to the University of Washington, to Orange Coast College and now landing happy at University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB). Download and listen to her tell the story of what she liked about Seattle and what she didn't like and how she loves the college town of Goleta. She gives great recommendations to students and parents on the transfer process. Bella gives insight on rushing ...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 99
Download and listen to owner of OnCampus College Planning of Verona, WI Tom Kleese. He is the author of “Building The University of You”. He shares stories, recommendations and tips and the importance of the essay for students and families on what to do and what not to do. Also, find out what his Midwest students are looking for in colleges.
Jan 29, 2022•53 min•Ep. 98
Download and listen to Mater Dei ‘20 alum Aidan Prukop who is a sophomore student-athlete on the Cal Poly Basketball team. “Pru” shares real, raw stories and experiences from this hidden gem located in San Luis Obispo. He talks about likes and dislikes and how being part of the hoops team is a full-time job. Find out his favorite hangout spots in this small college town and how he balances the college social life with being a student-athlete.
Jan 15, 2022•42 min•Ep. 97
Download and listen to two high school friends who took the same path from Southern California to one, fun college town - Austin, Texas! Corona Del Mar High School 18' Charlie Jacobs and Lauren Griffin share real, raw stories and experiences from their three years at the University of Texas. Now, in their final year of college the two look back and share the positive and negative of UT. Find out the places to hit as an underclassmen on the "dirty" 6th or the hip places to hang out as an uppercla...
Jan 07, 2022•54 min•Ep. 96
Download and listen to Concordia's women basketball coach Christine Collins-Kiernan. This woman leader enters her 5th season at the helm. She has built a strong foundation and developed a winning culture. She shares her love and passion at this local university that is hidden in Southern California. Concordia is Division II of the NCAA and is located in Irvine. Collins shares her experience of the search and admission process as she has two college students, one being a student-athlete on her ba...
Dec 27, 2021•47 min•Ep. 95
It's Christmas Break for college students and one thing for students and parents to think about is a One Stop College. What is a One Stop College? It's a college that you can get to with a direct flight. There's not a connecting flight which minimizes flight delays, missed and cancelled flights during throughout the school year, including the holiday breaks. Download and listen to this quick episode on One Stop Colleges. Find out what airports are close to One Stop Colleges and some schools that...
Dec 22, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Download and listen to Ep. 91 with Long Beach State's Athletic Director, Andy Fee. It has been a remarkable four seasons under Andy Fee. Fee has guided the athletic department through the COVID-19 Pandemic, following two successful seasons that saw The Beach claim two national championships in his first two years. Andy shares stories of what it's like to be the athletic director and some of the challenges he faces at Long Beach State. He also talks about some of the universities that he previous...
Dec 10, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Three weeks into the college basketball season…this is the final hoops preview with my former Long Beach State basketball coach and current ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg. You don’t want to miss Coach Berg relive our days at The Beach. He shares some great stories! He talks about how the game has changed in 30 years, including the transfer portal. Coach gives his insights on the B10 and who thinks will be dancing in March, and yes…he gives the Badgers a little love! If you are ga...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 90
College Basketball 21'-22' Preview - Download and listen to the winningest coach in Long Beach State, Dan Monson, who enters his 15th season has guided the Beach to over 200 wins and 3 Big West Championships. Dan shares how players and the game have changed over the years. He also tells funny stories, including our first introduction 15 years ago. You don't want to miss when Netflix's Last Chance U star, Joe Hampton, walks in during our interview and I ask him why Long Beach State? A must listen...
Nov 19, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 89
College Basketball 21'-22' Preview - Download and listen to the winningest coach in UCI history, Russ Turner, who enters his 12th season has guided the Anteaters to 227 wins, averaging over 20 wins a season. Russ talks about the beautiful campus of UC Irvine, as well as, the outlook for this year's team. In addition, he shares how valuable his student managers are and how one worked his way into a uniform and suited up his senior year. Coach Turner has lead the 'Eaters to six postseason appearan...
Nov 12, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 88
