Ed Hart

About Ed Hart

I’m the person you hire when relationships, credibility, trust, and leadership maturity matter — and when you need results fast.”My value is simple: I create the trust, alignment, and systems that protect and generate millions in long-term value—especially in organizations where relationships matter as much as revenue. I’ve built and led thriving business centers, community ecosystems, and high-visibility programs at First Bank, Cal State Fullerton, and in professional sports. Across every role, the outcome is consistent: stronger relationships, more loyal communities, clearer leadership, and programs that outperform expectations. If your organization is navigating growth, succession, cultural complexity, or brand visibility challenges, I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. Founder and President

   Hart Leadership Group

   Jul 2016 — Present

Education

• USC Marshall School of Business

  Certificates, Exec Leadership; Management Development; Negotiation; Supply Chain Management

  2008 — 2011

• Pepperdine University

  BS, Business Management

  1988 — 1991

• Fullerton College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Broadcast Journalism

  1985 — 1988

Skills

• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Leadership
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Nonprofits
• Motivational Speaking
• Sales
• Editing
• Customer Service
• Advertising
• Management Consulting
• Training
• Public Speaking
• New Business Development
• Event Management
• Strategic Planning
• Event Planning
• Strategy
• Business Development
• Sports
• Digital Media
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Community Outreach
• Social Media
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership Development
• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• Research
• Strategic Partnerships
• Start-Ups
• Coaching
• Online Marketing