CHICAGO, May 20, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (Nasdaq:IPDN), a developer and operator of online networks dedicated to serving diverse professionals in the United States and providing them with access to employment opportunities today named Michael R. Hernandez, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer.
Prior to joining Professional Diversity Network, Hernandez served as Marketing Director B2B and SEO for Norvax, a Chicago based insurance software, SEO and lead generation company. He previously served as Marketing Director at Insuresoft, a University Park, IL developer of automated insurance software solutions for property and casualty insurance companies. Prior to that, he served as Owner/Partner at Breakaway Marketing, an Elk Grove Village advertising agency specializing in the retail and technology industries.
"The Professional Diversity Network team looks forward to having Mike lead our marketing and communications initiatives. His broad-based experience across every aspect of the marketing mix make him an ideal leader as Professional Diversity Network continues to ramp up its staffing and services for diverse professionals who seek career opportunities and the employers who are vying for top diverse talent," commented Rudy Martinez, Founder and CEO of iHispano.com, Professional Diversity Network's flagship networking site for Hispanic professionals.
"I have been following Professional Diversity Network for some time and I am enthusiastic to be joining the Company at this moment in its development," commented Michael Hernandez. "My immediate goals are to review our current marketing plan and capabilities and implement strategies to raise the Professional Diversity Network profile. My objective is to ensure that the marketplace created by the Company continues to be highly sought from both the recruiting and member communities."
About Professional Diversity Network
Professional Diversity Network develops and operates online networks dedicated to serving diverse professionals in the United States and providing them with access to employment opportunities. Professional Diversity Network offers employers who value diversity an online platform in which to identify and acquire diverse talent for their hiring needs. Professional Diversity Network owns and operates professional networking communities including: www.iHispano.com for Hispanic Professionals, www.AMightyRiver.com for African American professionals, www.WomensCareerChannel.com for Female Professionals, www.Military2Career.com for Veterans, www.ProAble.com for Professionals with Disabilities, www.OutProNet.com for professionals in the Gay Community, and www.AsianCareerNetwork.com for Asian professionals.
For more information, visit: www.professionaldiversitynetwork.com
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