Miguel A. de Jesus

Miguel A. de Jesus is an experienced business executive and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and leadership roles.1 He is currently associated with California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) as the Director of Business Development for the College of Business Administration, a position he has held since June 2019.1

Professional Background

Miguel's career spans several decades and includes notable positions:

Purpose & Action, LLC:: Miguel is the CEO and Founder of this company, which he established in August 2008.1 Through this venture, he offers services as:

• AI Professional Business Development Consultant
• Chief Sales Officer
• Digital Marketing Consultant
• Emotional Intelligence & Kolbe Consultant

Previous Corporate Experience::

• Area VP and Regional/Zone Sales Manager at Paychex (1989-2007)
• Manager of Electronic Publishing at Xerox (1987-1989)
• Various mid-level sales and marketing roles at Xerox (1971-1987)

Expertise and Certifications

Miguel is known for his expertise in:

• Leadership development
• Emotional intelligence
• Sales and marketing strategies
• Business development

He is also a Kolbe Certified Consultant, having received this certification in September 2022.1

Recent Activities

Miguel has been actively sharing insights on leadership and collaboration. He recently gave a TEDx Talk discussing how music can transform leadership and foster collaboration.23 He emphasizes the power of music as a universal language that connects people and enhances teamwork.

Community Involvement

Miguel volunteers his services as faculty and a leadership executive coach for The Honor Foundation, working with transitioning Navy SEALs and Special Operations Forces members as they move from military to civilian life.1

At CSUSM, Miguel is involved with the Senior Experience Program, which aims to provide clarity of mission, purpose, and direction for students and businesses in North County.4

Miguel A. de Jesus continues to be an active professional, leveraging his extensive experience to contribute to business education and leadership development at California State University San Marcos and through his own consulting practice.