Jennifer Hernandez
About Jennifer Hernandez
Jennifer Hernandez serves as the Assistant Vice President of the Food & Beverage Group at City National Bank, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in financing capital equipment acquisitions for food companies, she brings extensive experience in contract review and customer relationship management.
Work at City National Bank
Jennifer Hernandez has served as the Assistant Vice President of the Food & Beverage Group at City National Bank since 2016. Located in Irvine, CA, she has accumulated eight years of experience in this role. Hernandez is responsible for managing the financing of capital equipment acquisitions for food companies, overseeing the entire process from credit approval to post-closing. Her position involves coordinating closings with both internal and external parties within the Specialty Banking Division.
Previous Experience at GE Capital
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Hernandez worked at GE Capital as a Senior Transaction Coordinator in the Food, Beverage & Agriculture sector from 2001 to 2016. During her 15 years at GE Capital, she developed extensive expertise in the commercial leasing and loan sector, focusing on financing solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry. This experience laid the groundwork for her current responsibilities at City National Bank.
Career Beginnings and Early Experience
Jennifer Hernandez began her career in the Loan Department at an independent bank, which provided her with foundational knowledge in banking operations. She later transitioned to Pitney Bowes as a Documentation Specialist for one year from 2000 to 2001. This early experience contributed to her understanding of documentation processes and client interactions in the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Hernandez studied Business Administration and Human Resources Management at California State University, Fullerton. Her educational background supports her extensive knowledge in financing various types of commercial equipment, including food processing, construction, IT, heavy equipment, and titled assets. She is recognized for her skills in contract review, attention to detail, and maintaining strong customer relationships.