Arkansas Economic Development Commission

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Address: 900 W Capitol Ave suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Tuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday9AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (501) 682-1121: Website: Place name: : : Category: : : : Website: http://arkansasedc.com/ Category: State government office Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Questions & answers Ask a questionBe the first to ask a question Add a photoThanks for sharing!Your photo will be posted publicly on Google.Contribute MoreDoneUpload public photos of Arkansas Economic Development Commission Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Reviews 1 Google review From Arkansas Economic Development Commission Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. "The mission of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission is to create economic opportunity by attacking higher paying jobs, expanding and diversifying our state and local economies, increasing incomes and investment, and generating positive growth...More "The mission of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission is to create economic opportunity by attacking higher paying jobs, expanding and diversifying our state and local economies, increasing incomes and investment, and generating positive growth throughout Arkansas."

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Arkansas Economic Development Commission Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Shelley Short Shelley Short Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Shelley Short's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Director of Marketing at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   May 2014 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   January 2009 - May 2014
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   June 2006 - January 2009
Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance  July 2005 - June 2006
United Way of Pulaski County   June 2000 - February 2003

Skills
Event Management, Project Management, Fundraising, Account Management, Economic Development, Public Relations, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Organizational..., Marketing, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Politics, Community Development, Grants, Community Outreach, Government, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Political Campaigns

Education
Regent University   1998 — 2001
M.A., Political Management

University of Central Arkansas   1992 — 1996
B.A., Political Science

Joseph Friend Joseph Friend Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Joseph Friend's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Director of Information Technology at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   September 2015 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   June 2014 - September 2015
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   November 2012 - June 2014
Windstream Communications  January 2010 - November 2012
Windstream Communications  June 2008 - December 2009
Arkansas Department of Information Systems  June 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows XP Professional, Novell Netware, Novell Groupwise, LAN, Healthcare IT, Desktop Management, Server Administration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows 98, Barracuda Web Filter, Windows Server, Group Policy, Novell Zenworks, XP, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange 2003, Microsoft Exchange, Networking, Ethernet, ATM networks, Servers, Windows XP, Barracuda Spam Firewall, Groupwise, Network Administration, Troubleshooting, Zenworks, Healthcare Information..., Systems Management, Cisco Routers, Switches, Technical Support, Routers, Software Installation

Education
University of Arkansas at Monticello   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems

Crossett High School   1999 — 2002
Diploma

Kelly Cates Kelly Cates Little Rock, Arkansas Details
Kelly Cates's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience July 2010 - December 2010
Job Project Coordinator at Affirmative Risk Management
Industry Insurance
Experience
Affirmative Risk Management  March 2015 - Present
FROST, PLLC  February 2011 - January 2015
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   July 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Editing, C++, C, Java, Administration, Executive Support, Project Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Management

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock   2002 — 2007

Steve Sparks Steve Sparks Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Steve Sparks's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience June 2001 - Present
Job Director Existing Business Resource Division at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   June 2001 - Present
ASU Mountain Home   June 1999 - June 2001

Skills
Economic Development, Community Development, Government, Public/private..., Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Legislative Relations, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Grants, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Workforce Development, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns, Policy, Politics, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Leadership Development, Team Building, Organizational..., Leadership, Teaching, Training, Entrepreneurship, Research, Strategy, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Program Development, Public Administration, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Economic Development..., Legislative Research, Legislation, Local Government, Event Management, Grassroots Organizing, Budgets, Redevelopment, Coalitions, State Government, Political Consulting, Proposal Writing, Small Business, International...

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1976 — 1979
BS, Forestry Management

LeadAR

Ben France Ben France Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Ben France's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 2012 - Present
Job Project Manager Business Development at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   2012 - Present
Strayer University  2012 - 2013
US Bank  2010 - 2012
Citi  2009 - 2009
FTN Financial  2006 - 2008

Skills
Financial Analysis, Economic Development, Finance, Banking, Credit Analysis, Research, Microsoft Office, Business Development, Economics, Teaching, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Sales, Leadership

Education
University of Tampa - John H. Sykes College of Business   2008 — 2009
MBA, Finance

The University of Memphis   2001 — 2005
BBA, Finance, Sales

Little Rock Catholic High   1997 — 2001

Anna Swaim Anna Swaim Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Anna Swaim's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 1993 - 1994
Job Communications Director at Arkansas Forestry Association
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Arkansas Forestry Association   April 1997 - Present
Arkansas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association   June 2008 - Present
Southern Arkansas University Tech  May 2013 - Present
Brent Stevenson Associates  2009 - 2010
UPS  September 1994 - March 1997
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   1993 - 1994

Skills
Nonprofit Communications, Public Relations, Editing, Media Relations, Writing, Social Media, Non-profits, Corporate Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Community Relations, Graphic Design, Newsletters, Wordpress, Press Releases, Photography, Fundraising, Event Planning, Copy Editing, Facebook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Word, Email Marketing, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Community Development, Copywriting, Speech Writing, Publications, Nonprofits, Journalism, Publicity, Feature Articles, Blogging, Creative Writing, Web Content, News Writing, Proofreading, Public Affairs, Message Development, Communication, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock   1991 — 1994
MA, Journalism

Hendrix College   1987 — 1991
BA, English

Anthony Armstrong Anthony Armstrong Little Rock, Arkansas Details
Anthony Armstrong's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Business Analyst at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   January 2012 - Present
U.S. Bank   December 2009 - January 2012
Bank of America  May 2005 - April 2009
Aaron's, Inc   January 2003 - February 2005
Rent-A-Center  March 2001 - February 2003
Ramada Inn  January 2000 - January 2001

Skills
Budgets, Training, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Team Building, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Program Management, Management, Business Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Policy, Project Planning, Small Business, Marketing Strategy, Community Outreach, Financial Analysis, Customer Service, Event Planning, Sales, Research, Coaching, Public Relations, Finance, Government, Marketing

Education
Jones International University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship

Jones International University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Bachelor's degree, Finance

Southeast Arkansas College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Banking and Financial Support Services

Katherine Holmstrom Katherine Holmstrom Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Katherine Holmstrom's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Project Manager at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   August 2013 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   July 2011 - July 2013
U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Marion Berry   July 2010 - December 2010
Connect Arkansas   May 2010 - July 2010
Congressman Marion Berry   January 2007 - May 2010
Berry for U.S. Congress   2006 - 2006

Skills
Politics, Fundraising, Political Campaigns, Legislative Research, Public Speaking, Grassroots Organizing, Public Relations, Research, Social Media, Event Management, Government, Community Development, Grant Writing, Policy, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Non-profit Leadership

Education
Arkansas State University   2003 — 2007
Journalism, Public Relations, Ag Business

Laken Escobar Laken Escobar Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Laken Escobar's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 2007 - 2012
Job Senior Education Coordinator College of Medicine at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Industry Education Management
Experience
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences  June 2014 - Present
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences  May 2012 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   2007 - 2012
Arvest Bank  2005 - 2006

Skills
Economic Development, Research, Government, Budgets, Public Relations, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Office Management, Customer Service, Community Development, Leadership, System Administration, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Volunteer Management, Media Relations, Politics, Program Management, Marketing Communications, Organizational..., Grant Writing, Policy

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of Arkansas at Little Rock   2006 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management

Rick Pilkington Rick Pilkington Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Rick Pilkington's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience October 1979 - Present
Job RETIRED
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   October 1979 - Present

Skills
Government, Program Management, Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Team Building, Grants, Public Speaking, Policy, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Grant Writing, Politics, Political Campaigns, Strategic Communications, Volunteer Management, Public Administration, Local Government, Media Relations, Public/private..., Workforce Development, Organizational..., International..., Legislation, Exceptional People..., People Skills, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Research, Event Management, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, Project Management, Leadership, Program Evaluation, Training

Education
Arkansas Tech University   1969 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS), Parks, Recreation Administration

Joey Dean Joey Dean Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Joey Dean's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience January 1996 - June 2006
Job Vice President, Economic Development at The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce  July 2006 - Present
Metro Little Rock Alliance   July 2006 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   January 1996 - June 2006

Skills
Economic Development, Public Speaking, Public/private..., Strategic Planning, Community Development, Fundraising

Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration

Larry Walther Larry Walther Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Larry Walther's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 2003 - 2007
Job Director of the Department of Finance and Administration at State of Arkansas
Industry Government Administration
Experience
State of Arkansas  January 2015 - Present
French Hill for Congress   October 2013 - December 2014
The Export Import Bank of the United States   November 2011 - July 2013
U.S. Trade and Development Agency   2008 - 2009
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   2003 - 2007
SBC  1970 - 2001

Skills
Economic Development, Government Relations, International Trade, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, Politics, Government, Legislative Relations, Fundraising, International Business, Political Campaigns, Nonprofits, Public/private..., International..., Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Economics, Strategy, Program Management, International Relations, Public Affairs

Education
University of Arkansas at Monticello   1967 — 1970
BS, Math, Economics

Louisiana Tech University

West Monroe High Scool

Darin Gray Darin Gray Little Rock, Arkansas Details
Darin Gray's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 1988 - 1990
Job Chairman & CEO, CJRW
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
CJRW  July 2015 - Present
CJRW  February 2014 - Present
Gray Matters, LLC  June 2004 - 2014
Arkansas Business Publishing Group  1997 - 2004
Nabholz Construction  October 1994 - September 1997
Rogers Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce  1993 - 1995
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   1988 - 1990

Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Advertising, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Media Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Team Building, B2B, Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Fundraising, Social Media, Publications, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Copywriting, Editing, Online Advertising, Brand Development, Social Networking, Editorial, Event Management

Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville   1983 — 1988
BA Communication, Communication, Political Science, Organizational Management

Aaron Stewart, CEcD EDFP PCED Aaron Stewart, CEcD EDFP PCED Greater Nashville Area Details
Aaron Stewart, CEcD EDFP PCED's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience May 2006 - June 2007
Job Sr. Manager, Rural Strategies & Special Projects at Tennessee Valley Authority
Industry Utilities
Experience
Tennessee Valley Authority  August 2015 - Present
Tennessee Valley Authority  December 2010 - August 2015
Magnolia Economic Development Corp.   October 2009 - December 2010
Cross County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corp.   June 2007 - October 2009
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   May 2006 - June 2007
Clark County Industrial Development Council   August 2004 - May 2006
Commissioner of State Lands Office   January 2003 - August 2004
U.S. Rep. Mike Ross (AR-4)   June 1999 - May 2002

Skills
Economic Development, Public Relations, Local Government, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Community Development, Community Outreach, Economic Development..., Leveraged Finance, Local Economic..., Rural Development, Rural Community..., Tax Incentives, Government Incentives, Incentive Programs, Political Economy, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, Industrial Relations, Corporate Recruiting, State Government, Federal Government, Federal Agencies, Utility Industry, Electric Utility, Electric Power, Congress, Congressional, International Political..., Public Speaking, Public Sector, Private Sector, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Legislative Research, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Policy, Legislative Issues, Workforce Development, Fundraising, Public/private..., Government, Nonprofits, Politics, Non-profits, Grants, Grant Writing, Coalitions, Policy Analysis

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock   2002 — 2003
Masters, Public Administration

Henderson State University   1996 — 2000
B.A., Political Science

University of Oklahoma - Economic Development Institute   2005 — 2007
Economic Development

National Development Council   2008 — 2009
Economic Development Finance

Community Development Institute   2005 — 2007
Community Development

Les Waite Les Waite Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Les Waite's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience November 1994 - August 1997
Job Senior Graphic Artist at Windstream Communications
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Windstream Communications  July 2012 - Present
Alltel Wireless  April 2007 - October 2011
Alltel Wireless  August 1997 - March 2007
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   November 1994 - August 1997
Stone & Ward  1994 - 1994

Skills
Brochures, Customer Experience, Advertising, Copywriting, Logo Design, Direct Marketing, Vendor Management, Strategy, Photoshop, Photography, Graphics

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University   1992 — 1994
Master of Arts Degree, Communication

Henderson State University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Mass Communications

David Mathews David Mathews Chicago, Illinois Details
David Mathews's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience September 2003 - January 2005
Job National Account Manager Best Buy & Target
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Motorola Mobility  July 2015 - Present
Motorola Mobility  March 2014 - Present
Chicago Repertory Ballet   January 2012 - Present
Motorola Mobility  October 2008 - April 2014
AmScope, Inc.   October 2007 - September 2008
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)   August 2006 - May 2007
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   September 2003 - January 2005
FedEx Ground  May 2002 - March 2003
Citi  May 2000 - August 2000

Skills
Management, Motorola Hardware, Business Development, Microsoft Office, Telecommunications, Android, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Direct Sales, Mobile Devices, Retail, Sales, Account Management, Sales Operations, Wireless, Business Strategy, Product Management, Solution Selling, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Go-to-market Strategy, Sales Process

Education
Pomona College
Bachelors of Arts, Asian Studies, Japanese

同志社大学 / Doshisha University   1999 — 2000
N/A, Japanese Language, Literature, and History

Saint Paul's School   1992 — 1996

Tony Tabor Tony Tabor Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Tony Tabor's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience December 2004 - July 2007
Job Blackboard System Admin at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Arkansas at Little Rock  December 2012 - Present
CustomXM   February 2011 - August 2012
General Dynamics Information Technology  March 2008 - January 2011
General Dynamics Information Technology  July 2007 - March 2008
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   December 2004 - July 2007
KATV-TV   November 1999 - December 2004

Skills
Blackboard Collaborate..., Blackboard, User Experience, E-Learning, System Administration, Social Media, Databases, Graphic Design, Web Development, Online Advertising, Web Design, Marketing Communications, Mobile Internet, Mobile Marketing, News Writing, Multi-channel Marketing, WordPress, Training, Security, Website Development, Web Content Management, Social Media Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing, CSS, HTML, E-commerce, Web Project Management, Dreamweaver, Print, User Interface Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Video, Editing

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock   1993 — 1995

Lake Hamilton High School   1991 — 1993

Randy Brinkley Randy Brinkley Jonesboro, Arkansas Area Details
Randy Brinkley's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 1996 - Present
Job Sector Manager at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   1996 - Present
AEDC  1996 - 2008
Cotton Boll Technical Institute   1994 - 1996

Education
Arkansas State University
BSE

Marmaduke

Bryan J. Barnhouse Bryan J. Barnhouse Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Bryan J. Barnhouse's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience August 2008 - December 2009
Job Director of Economic Development at Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, Arkansas
Industry Program Development
Experience
Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, Arkansas   August 2012 - Present
Little Rock Sister Cities Commission   January 2008 - Present
Economic Development Alliance of Jefferson County, Arkansas   February 2010 - July 2012
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   August 2008 - December 2009
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   October 2007 - August 2008
International City/County Management Association  April 2003 - September 2007

Skills
Community Development, Program Management, Economic Development, Public Policy, Budgets, Strategy, International Relations, Nonprofits, Government, Workforce Development, Economics, Strategic Planning, Research, Public/private..., Policy, International..., Grants, Strategic Communications, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Local Government, Public Relations, Public-private..., Fundraising, Public Administration, Community Outreach, Proposal Writing, Politics, Organizational..., Public Speaking

Education
University of Southern California   1998 — 2000
MPA, Intergovernmental Management

University of Southern California   1994 — 1998
BA - International Relations, Minor - Public Policy and Management

Anna Tucker Ashton Anna Tucker Ashton Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Anna Tucker Ashton's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience June 2007 - July 2008
Job Associate Attorney at Perkins Coie LLP
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Perkins Coie LLP  October 2014 - Present
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission   January 2012 - October 2014
U.S. Chamber of Commerce   July 2008 - January 2012
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   June 2007 - July 2008
United States Department of Defense  February 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Economic Development, Public Speaking, International..., Policy, Politics, Government, Research, Community Outreach, Economics, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Event Planning, Political Campaigns, Strategic Planning, National Security, International Trade, Legislation, Public Affairs, Social Impact, Legislative Relations, Political Science, Media Relations, International Law, Diplomacy, Intercultural..., Speech Writing, Coalitions, Chinese, Mandarin, Community Development, Grassroots Organizing, International Economics, Federal Government, Foreign Affairs, Nonprofits

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2010 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Colorado at Boulder   2002 — 2004
MA, East Asian Languages and Civilizations

Wellesley College   1998 — 2000
BA, Chinese Studies

Middlebury College   1995 — 1997

Sessions, Spencer Sessions, Spencer Greater Nashville Area Details
Sessions, Spencer's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience January 2002 - April 2006
Job Target Market SpecialistData Centers/Mission Critical Facilities at TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)
Industry Utilities
Experience
TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)   September 2012 - Present
TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)   April 2010 - August 2012
TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)   April 2005 - April 2010
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   January 2002 - April 2006
United States Senator Tim Hutchinson   January 2001 - December 2002
General Emergency Medical Services   January 1999 - January 2002

Skills
Economic Development, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Energy, Workforce Development, Public Speaking

Education
Union University   2008 — 2010
MBA

Baylor University   1996 — 2000
BA, International Studies

Phil Plyler Phil Plyler Little Rock, Arkansas Details
Phil Plyler's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 2014 - Present
Job Manager of Client Services Manufacturing Solutions at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   2014 - Present
Welspun Tubular  2012 - 2014
River City Auto Body   2003 - 2012
Cerny and Ivey Engineers   2000 - 2003
Hill Rom  1993 - 2000
Michelin Tire Corporation & Michelin Americas Research Corporation   1985 - 1993
Texas Instruments Electro-optic Division   1984 - 1985

Skills
Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, New Business Development, Quality, Lean, Toyota Production System, Kaizen, Marketing, Technical Support, Application Engineering, Valves, Medical Gas, Medical Equipment, Automotive, Restoration, Tires, Tire Uniformity, SPC, Testing, Third Party Testing, Laboratory Testing, Product Testing, Forensic Engineering, NDT, Non destructive Testing, Destructive Testing, Load testing, Root Cause Analysis, Column Load Testing, Roof Load testing, Staircase Testing, Handrail and Safety..., Hydro Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Wind Load Testing, Window Testing, Door Testing, Masonry Testing, Roof Vent Testing, Air Flow Testing, Mechanical Testing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Pricing

Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville   1982 — 1983
MBA, Finance and Marketing

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville   1980 — 1982
BS Mechanical Engineering

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Felecia Burns Felecia Burns Pine Bluff, Arkansas Details
Felecia Burns's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience July 2010 - July 2011
Job Assistant Controller at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff  July 2011 - Present
University of Phoenix  September 2008 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   July 2010 - July 2011
alt.Consulting  August 2008 - July 2010
alt.Consulting  December 2005 - July 2010
2009Southern Good Faith Fund Business Development Center   August 2008 - August 2009
alt.Consulting  September 2003 - December 2005
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff  June 2002 - September 2003
Fairfield Resorts, Inc   January 2001 - January 2002

Skills
Accounting, Budgets, Leadership, Analysis, Accounts Payable, Strategic Planning, Management, Training, Public Speaking, Account Reconciliation, Business Planning, Program Management, Bookkeeping, Small Business, Financial Analysis, Community Outreach, 10-key by touch, Nonprofits, Typing, Business Management, Notary Public, Signing Agent, Microsoft Office

Education
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT   2007 — 2008
Graduate of the Leadership Pine Bluff Class of 2008

University of Phoenix   2002 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting, 3.15 GPA

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff   1990 — 1994
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, 2.8 GPA

Brenda Hollenbeck Rowell Brenda Hollenbeck Rowell Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Brenda Hollenbeck Rowell's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Grants Analyst at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   July 2013 - Present
Arkansas State Park   March 2012 - June 2013
Arkansas Parks and Tourism Outdoor Recreation Grants   August 2008 - June 2013
General Physics Corporation  1999 - 2008
General Physics Corporation  1999 - 2008
General Physics Corporation  1999 - 2008
American Red Cross  1993 - 1999

Skills
Training Delivery, Training, Organizational..., Leadership, Employee Training, Leadership Development, Team Building, Program Management, Performance Management, Budgets, Change Management, Staff Development, Supervisory Skills, Customer Service, CDBG, Grant Administration, Public Speaking, Instructional Design, Human Resources, Analysis, Government, Grants, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Project Management, Project Planning, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning

Education
UCA-CDI

Community Development Institute, UCA

UALR Institute for Economic Advancement   2014 — 2014

Webster University   2003 — 2005
Master, Human Resource Management

Webster University   2000 — 2003
Master, Business Administration

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff   1990 — 1993
Bachelor, Business Administration

Celine Mauger Celine Mauger Bellingham, Washington Details
Celine Mauger's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience July 2010 - March 2011
Job Group Fitness Instructor
Industry Sports
Experience
Zumba Fitness  August 2014 - Present
Freelance  June 2004 - November 2011
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   July 2010 - March 2011
Dassault Falcon Jet  October 2007 - November 2007
Clinton Foundation  September 2006 - September 2007
Chateau Lafite-Rothschild   January 2005 - May 2006

Skills
French, Writing, Research, International Relations, Business Development, Translation, Nonprofits, Editing, Microsoft Office, Program Management, English, Social Media, Government, Time Management, Training, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning

Education
St. Mary's College of Maryland   2004 — 2004
Exchange Student, British Literature, American History, English Composition.

Université Michel de Montaigne (Bordeaux 3)   2000 — 2004
Bachelor Degree, American and British Politics, History, Literature, Languages

Jessica Breaux Jessica Breaux Nashville, Tennessee Details
Jessica Breaux's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience January 2009 - March 2013
Job Regional Development Specialist, Middle Tennessee at Tennessee Valley Authority
Industry Utilities
Experience
Tennessee Valley Authority  July 2014 - Present
Tennessee Valley Authority  March 2013 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   January 2009 - March 2013
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce  April 2008 - January 2009
University of Arkansas  January 2006 - April 2008
City of Natchitoches, Louisiana   January 2004 - January 2006

Skills
Economic Development, Non-profits, Community Development, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Government, Grants, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Policy, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Proposal Writing, Workforce Development, Politics, Media Relations, Public/private..., Organizational..., Budgets, Legislative Relations, Strategy, Training, Public Administration

Education
University of Arkansas   2006 — 2008
Master's, Public Administration--Community and Economic Development

Northwestern State University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor's, Journalism-Publilc Relations

University of Oklahoma--Economic Development Institute   2009 — 2010
Certification Program, Economic Development

Community Development Institute
Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED)

Jean Noble, PCED Jean Noble, PCED Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Jean Noble, PCED's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience August 2014 - Present
Job
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   August 2014 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   June 2004 - August 2014
Arkansas Department of Rural Services   2000 - 2004
Maumelle Monitor   1998 - 1999

Skills
Community Development, Economic Development, Grants, Grant Writing, Federal Grants..., Government, Leadership, Program Development, Research, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Program Management

Education
University of Central Arkansas   2004 — 2007
PCED, Professional Community and Economic Developer

University of Central Arkansas   1994 — 1998
BA, English and Sociology

Ed Majors, PCED BREC MSEDP Ed Majors, PCED BREC MSEDP Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Ed Majors, PCED BREC MSEDP's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 2001 - Present
Job Broker/Owner at Ed Majors Real Estate / BMW Construction
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Ed Majors Real Estate / BMW Construction   January 2015 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   2001 - Present
Arkansas Real Estate Broker   1970 - Present
Arkansas Department of Workforce Education   October 1997 - July 2001
Black River Technical College  June 1994 - September 1997
Ozarka College  May 1991 - May 1994
Arkansas Vocational Technical Division   1985 - June 1991
Holland/Majors Land Company, Dogpatch Properties Inc., Buffalo River Resort, Buffalo River Hideaway   1978 - 1985
Evening Shade Public School   1975 - 1978

Skills
Licensed Arkansas Real..., Real Estate Development, Real Estate Sales and..., Real Estate Sales..., Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policy, Government, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Public/private..., Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Volunteer Management, Workforce Development, Politics, Event Planning, Research, Program Development, Policy, Public Relations, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Event Management, Nonprofits, Legislative Relations, Grants, Local Government, Project Planning, Training, Public Administration, Media Relations, Political Campaigns, Budgets, Program Evaluation, Legislation, Entrepreneurship, Public Finance, Team Building, Leadership, State Government, Grassroots Organizing, Proposal Writing, Public-private...

Education
Mississippi State University
BREI, Bus. Retention & Expansion Int'l - Survey Design and Analysis & How to Measure Success

University of Arkansas at Little Rock   2009 — 2012
MSEDP, Mid South Economic Development Professional

University of Arkansas at Little Rock   2010 — 2011
ABREC, Advanced Business Retention & Expansion Certification

University of Oklahoma   2007 — 2010
EDI, Economic Development Institute

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
MSEDP, Mid South Economic Development Professional Certification

University of Central Arkansas   2001 — 2006
CDI, Community Development Institute

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR   1992 — 1993
MS, Vocational Technical Administration

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR   1967 — 1971
BSA, Vocational Agriculture Education

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Cody Slater Cody Slater Little Rock, Arkansas Details
Cody Slater's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Grants Analyst at Arkansas Economic Development
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   January 2015 - Present
Office of Governor Mike Beebe  June 2014 - January 2015
University of Arkansas at Monticello  April 2013 - June 2014

Skills
Grants, Public Relations, Recruiting, Nonprofits, Editing, Grant Writing, Program Development, Training, Leadership Development, Teaching, Public Speaking, Conventions

Education
Arkansas State University   2006 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations/Political Science

Arkansas State University
Public Relations

Karen Castle Karen Castle Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Karen Castle's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience February 2009 - Present
Job Project Manager Small and Minority Business Division at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   February 2009 - Present
Vision Communications  2008 - 2009
Arkansas Cardiovascular Associates   2002 - 2007
Comcast Cable  2001 - 2002
Cox Communications  1985 - 2001

Skills
Leadership, Economic Development, Public Relations, Training, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Marketing, Business Development, Management, Strategic Communications, Government, Community Outreach, Policy, Public Policy, Leadership Development, Budgets, Event Planning, Program Management, Team Building, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Organizational..., Policy Analysis, Marketing Communications, Research, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Public/private..., Legislative Relations, Workforce Development, Small Business, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, Business Planning, New Business Development, Strategy, Non-profits, Sales, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Nonprofits

Education
University of New Orleans
BA, Communications

Alex (Hale) Johnston Alex (Hale) Johnston Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Alex (Hale) Johnston's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Director at Arkansas Department of Rural Services
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   April 2015 - Present
Arkansas Department of Rural Services   July 2013 - April 2015
Arkansas Department of Rural Services   September 2012 - July 2013
United States Senate  January 2011 - September 2012
Medical Center of South Arkansas  August 2010 - January 2011
KTVE/KARD   May 2009 - August 2010
KATV  May 2007 - July 2007
Noalmark Broadcating   May 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Premiere, Public Relations, Social Media, Public Speaking, Politics, Event Planning, Press Releases, Media Relations, Editing, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Government, Microsoft Word, Research, Final Cut Pro, Television, Video, Radio, Marketing, Social Networking, Community Engagement, Economic Development, Facebook

Education
University of Central Arkansas   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism, Marketing

University of Central Arkansas- Paris, France   2008 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Broadcast Journalism

Nicole Winstead Nicole Winstead Little Rock, Arkansas Details
Nicole Winstead's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience March 2011 - Present
Job Founder/President Full Swing Golf Academy Little Rock
Industry Sports
Experience
Full Swing Golf Academy Little Rock   October 2012 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   March 2011 - Present
With(n)Design   March 2007 - Present
Our House in Little Rock, AR  June 2007 - July 2007

Skills
Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Policy, Social Media, Nonprofits, Community Development, Leadership, Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, Event Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Government, Economic Development, Workshop Facilitation, Marketing, Budgets, Business Development, Coaching, Meeting Scheduling, Meeting Planning, Inventory Management

Education
Brooks College   1997 — 1999
Graphic Design, Graphic Design

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco   1985 — 1988
Merchandising, Photo Stylist

Amanda Chapin Amanda Chapin Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Amanda Chapin's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience December 2011 - April 2013
Job Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Little Rock School District  September 2015 - Present
University of Arkansas at Little Rock  January 2015 - September 2015
North Little Rock School District  July 2014 - August 2015
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences  April 2013 - August 2013
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   December 2011 - April 2013
BIAS Marketing and Advertising   November 1995 - April 2013
Time Mark Corporation   December 2007 - September 2011
Arkansas Department of Health – Tobacco Prevention   August 2003 - March 2006

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, Google Analytics, Bing Analytics, Search Engine Technology, Public Relations, Event Planning, Fundraising, Marketing, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Advertising, Education, Business Education, Grants, Budgets, Web Design, Community Outreach, Research, Nonprofits, Leadership, Grant Writing, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Training, Management, Program Development, Teaching, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Policy, Staff Development, Community Development, Leadership Development, Strategic Communications, Program Management, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Government, Editing, Team Building, Sales, Public Policy, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Organizational..., Policy Analysis, SEO

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock   2015 — 2022
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Administration and Supervision, Doctoral Degree Program in Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock   2013 — 2014
Master’s Degree, Secondary Education and Teaching, Secondary (high school and middle school)

University of Central Arkansas   2004 — 2005
Master of Science, Community and Economic Development

Louisiana Tech University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Marketing

Danny Games Danny Games Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Danny Games's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Deputy Director at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   April 2015 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   January 2015 - March 2015
BHP Billiton  June 2011 - January 2015
Chesapeake Energy  July 2007 - May 2011
Entergy  September 1998 - July 2007

Skills
Economic Development, Public & Government..., Stakeholder Engagement

Education
The University of Southern Mississippi   1995 — 1996
Master's Degree, Economic Development

The University of Southern Mississippi   1989 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government

Julian Elizalde Julian Elizalde Greater Atlanta Area Details
Julian Elizalde's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience June 2002 - August 2002
Job Vice President Southeast / Global
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Vida Group International   October 2013 - Present
Vida Group International/ Technifind International   April 2012 - October 2013
Vida Group International / Technifind International   April 2010 - April 2012
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.   November 2004 - August 2009
Walmart  November 2004 - May 2005
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   June 2002 - August 2002

Skills
New Business Development, Technical Recruiting, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Global Business..., Talent Acquisition, Market Research, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Negotiation, Talent Management, Business Development, Training, Sales, Marketing, Analysis, Management

Education
New Mexico State University   2010 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

John Brown University   2000 — 2003
BA, International Business, Economics

Peggy Moss Peggy Moss Arlington, Texas Details
Peggy Moss's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience August 2000 - July 2003
Job Benefits/Comp Consultant at Texas Health Resources
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Texas Health Resources  November 2007 - Present
City of Cabot   July 2003 - November 2007
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   August 2000 - July 2003

Skills
Microsoft Office, Employee communications, Health & Welfare..., Employee Benefits, Benefit Communication, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, PeopleSoft, Employee Wellness, Internal Communications, Compensation & Benefit, HRIS, Organizational..., FMLA

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Brad Henry Brad Henry Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Brad Henry's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience June 2010 - April 2013
Job Vice President of Development Finance at Arkansas Development Finance Authority
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Arkansas Development Finance Authority  February 2014 - Present
Stephens Inc.  April 2013 - February 2014
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   June 2010 - April 2013

Skills
Research, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Public Relations, Government, Economic Development, Fundraising, Budgets, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Arkansas   2006 — 2007
Masters, Economics

Hendrix College   1999 — 2003
Bachelors, Economics, Business, Political Science

Dori Wong Scoggins Dori Wong Scoggins Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Dori Wong Scoggins's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 2001 - 2006
Job Sr. Contracts Attorney at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences  2006 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   2001 - 2006
Morgan Stanley Hong Kong   1996 - 1999
Fidelity Investments Asia Limited (Hong Kong)   1994 - 1996

Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Government, Program Management, Public Speaking, Policy, Nonprofits, Legal Writing, Budgets, Teaching, Research, Contract Negotiation, Community Development, Clinical Trials, Community Outreach, Analysis

Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law
J.D.

University of California, Berkeley
B.A.

El Cerrito High

Denise (Bloomfield) Hanna Denise (Bloomfield) Hanna Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Denise (Bloomfield) Hanna's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience September 1995 - Present
Job Research Manager at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Research
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   September 1995 - Present
Arkansas Department of Higher Education  May 1992 - September 1995
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Treasurer's Office   August 1991 - May 1992
Dillards  September 1990 - August 1991
Ouachita Baptist University  July 1989 - August 1990

Skills
Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Government, Community Development, Project Coordination, Writing, Market Research, Web-based Research, Retail, Budgets, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Organizational..., Analysis, Management, Nonprofits, Research, Public/private..., Business Development, Grants, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Event Planning, Policy, Policy Analysis, Media Relations, Public Policy

Education
University of Central Arkansas   1999 — 2001
Community Development Institute

University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education   1997 — 2000
Economic Development Institute

University of Arkansas at Little Rock   1990 — 1993
MPA, Public Administration

Henderson State University   1984 — 1988
BA, Public Administration

Arkadelphia High School   1982 — 1984
Diploma

Clint O'Neal Clint O'Neal Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Clint O'Neal's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience November 2007 - September 2011
Job Vice President, Business Recruitment at Missouri Partnership
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Missouri Partnership  September 2011 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   November 2007 - September 2011

Skills
New Business Development, Fundraising, Community Development, Economic Development, Grant Writing, Program Development, Workforce Development, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Local Government, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Government, Leadership, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Public/private..., Program Management, Nonprofits, Public-private..., Business Development, Policy Analysis, Strategy, Event Management, Organizational..., Project Management, Project Planning, Recruiting, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Leadership Development, Public Administration, Marketing

Education
University of Central Arkansas   2006 — 2008
Master of Science, Community and Economic Development

University of Central Arkansas   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science

Balaji Narayanaswamy Balaji Narayanaswamy Austin, Texas Details
Balaji Narayanaswamy's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 2010 - October 2013
Job Sr. Mobile Developer at NetSpend
Industry Computer Software
Experience
NetSpend  October 2013 - Present
Tejas Technologies, Inc   May 2008 - October 2014
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   2010 - October 2013
Arkansas Teachers Retirement System   October 2001 - October 2013
Arkansas Department of Education  2010 - September 2013
Protech Solutions, Inc  1997 - 2001
SRM Engineering College   1995 - 1997

Skills
SDLC, Web Services, Java Enterprise Edition, Oracle, Software Development, XML, SOA, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, Java, UML, AJAX, Design Patterns, Eclipse, Agile Methodologies, JSP, Servlets, Node.js, Ext JS, Integration, Web Applications, Requirements Analysis, EJB, XSLT, DB2, Database Design, Software Project..., Testing, Data Warehousing, PL/SQL, Unix, MongoDB, Sencha Touch, jQuery Mobile, PhoneGap, Android SDK, iOS, Xcode, Jade, HTML 5, Backbone.js, Express.js, JSONP, Compass, SASS, Websphere, Architecture, Bootstrap, RESTful WebServices

Education
Birla Institute of Technology and Science   1996 — 1998
MS, Software Systems

University of Madras   1991 — 1995
BE, Computer Science & Engineering

Bentley Story Bentley Story Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Bentley Story's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Director Business Development at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   June 2012 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   November 2007 - June 2012
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration  December 2006 - November 2007

Skills
Government, Economic Development, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Program Management, Public Relations, Research, Community Development, Project Management, Public Policy, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Arkansas ­- Sam M. Walton College of Business   2005 — 2006
MBA, Business Administration

University of Arkansas ­- Sam M. Walton College of Business   2000 — 2004
BSBA, Financial Management/Investments

Todd Shapley Todd Shapley Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Todd Shapley's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 2002 - 2005
Job Network+ certified I.T. Professional and Systems Analyst experienced in Networking, Project Management, and Development.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Accuvant + FishNet   February 2015 - Present
Windstream Communications  July 2012 - November 2014
Windstream Communications  March 2006 - June 2012
The Computer Works  August 2005 - February 2006
Winrock International  October 2004 - April 2005
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   2002 - 2005
Einstein Systems Inc.   February 2000 - February 2002
Dillards  January 1999 - February 2000
Burger King Corporation  September 1993 - June 1998

Skills
Computer Hardware, Server Administration, Windows Server, Networking, Linux, Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, Servers, Technical Support, Database Design, Relational Databases, IT Hardware Support, Remote User Support, ColdFusion, Web Design, PHP, Telecommunications, Web Development, GIS, Customer Service, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, JavaScript, Databases

Education
University of Central Arkansas   1993 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine and Studio Arts

Amy Fecher Amy Fecher Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Amy Fecher's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Deputy Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   April 2015 - Present
Arkansas Department of Rural Services   January 2015 - April 2015
American Heart Association  June 2013 - January 2015
Save the Children  October 2007 - June 2013
Hutchinson Group, LLC   June 2005 - October 2007
Arkansas Department of Rural Services   October 2001 - June 2005
Office of Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee   May 2000 - October 2001

Skills
Capacity Building, Community Development, Event Management, Fundraising, Government, Media Relations, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Politics, Program Development, Program Management, Public Policy, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Leadership

Education
University of Central Arkansas   1987 — 1992

Ken Howard Ken Howard Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Ken Howard's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience June 1988 - August 1990
Job B2B Customer Engagement Marketing
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
HP Enterprise Services  July 2013 - Present
HP Enterprise Services  June 2012 - June 2013
HP Enterprise Services  September 2009 - May 2012
HP Enterprise Services  November 2008 - September 2009
EDS  June 2006 - November 2008
EDS  October 1999 - June 2006
Southwest Corporate Federal Credit Union  September 1990 - January 1999
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   June 1988 - August 1990

Skills
Thought Leadership, Strategic Sales, Sales Channel Enablement, Multimedia Marketing..., Global Marketing, Customer Value..., Marketing ROI Analysis, Social Media Strategist, Enablement, Sales Channel, ROMI, Outsourcing, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Management, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Sales Enablement, Messaging, Business Development, B2B, Market Research, Consulting, Marketing Communications, Vendor Management, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Case Studies, Video Production, Content Management, Content Strategy, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Go-to-market Strategy, Advertising, Enterprise Software, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, Demand Generation, CRM, Cloud Computing, Marketing

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock   1984 — 1985
Journalism, 3.6 GPA

Saint Louis University   1979 — 1983
B.A., political science, Spanish, 3.6 GPA

Kay Stebbins, APR Kay Stebbins, APR Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Kay Stebbins, APR's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 1994 - 1998
Job at Boyette Strategic Advisors
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Boyette Strategic Advisors   August 2005 - Present
Stebbins Communications   1998 - 2009
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   1994 - 1998
Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods  1988 - 1994

Skills
Economic Development, Community Development, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Policy Analysis, Marketing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Government

Education
Southern Methodist University   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Journalism

Rory Gulick Rory Gulick El Dorado, Arkansas Details
Rory Gulick's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience October 2006 - Present
Job Sector Manager at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   October 2006 - Present
Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District   September 1996 - September 2006

Skills
Economic Development, Government, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Grants, Leadership, Local Government, Non-profits, Organizational..., Policy, Program Development, Program Management, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Public/private..., Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, Nonprofits, Public-private...

Education
Louisiana Tech University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Louisiana Tech University
Masters, Human Relations and Supervision, 4.0

Renee Doty Renee Doty Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Renee Doty's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Economic Research Analyst at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   September 2013 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   August 2011 - August 2013
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   April 2001 - August 2011
CROSSMARK  June 1997 - October 2000

Skills
Community Development, Economic Development, Training, Public Policy, Government, Fundraising, Public/private..., Nonprofits, Grants, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Policy, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Public Administration, Budgets, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Program Management, Politics

Education
University of Oklahoma   2001 — 2004
Economic Development Institute

University of Central Arkansas   2001 — 2003
PCED, Community Development Institute

University of Arkansas   1992 — 1997
Business, Marketing

Little Rock Central High   1989 — 1992

Shelley Tounzen Shelley Tounzen Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Shelley Tounzen's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience January 2006 - October 2012
Job Communications Coordinator at Arkansas Health Care Payment Improvement Initiative
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
DHS Division of Medical Services   October 2012 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   January 2006 - October 2012
Women & Children First   2004 - 2006
KARK  2001 - 2004
KARK TV (NBC Little Rock DMA)   2000 - 2003

Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Event Management, Nonprofits, Community Development, Marketing, Research, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Copywriting, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock   1998 — 2001
BA, Journalism and Political Science

Jonathan Askins Jonathan Askins Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Jonathan Askins's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 1997 - 1998
Job Partner, BlackOak Analytics
Industry Information Services
Experience
Black Oak Analytics   2008 - Present
SAS  November 2005 - July 2007
Acxiom  2001 - 2005
Acxiom  1999 - 2001
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   1997 - 1998
KFSM Channel 5  1987 - 1988

Skills
Business Development, Leadership, Sales, Analytics, Product Development, Real Estate, Start-ups, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Management, Email Marketing, Sales Management, Financial Services, Project Management, Team Building, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Solution Selling, Database Marketing, Salesforce.com, Lead Generation

Education
University of Montevallo   1982 — 1986
BS, Communications, Political Science

Kirkley Thomas Kirkley Thomas Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Kirkley Thomas's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 1997 - 1998
Job Vice President of Governmental Affairs at Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc.
Industry Utilities
Experience
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp.  January 2014 - Present
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation  January 1998 - January 2014
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   1997 - 1998
United States Senate  1991 - 1993

Skills
Public Speaking, Project Management, Economic Development, Public Relations, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Lobbying, Policy, Community Outreach, Government, Event Management, Politics, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Media Relations, Fundraising, Program Management, Budgets, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Program Development, Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Proposal Writing, Grassroots Organizing, State Government, Legislative Affairs, Political Campaigns, Governmental Affairs, Grants, Community Engagement, Political Consulting, Speech Writing, Public/private..., Legislation, Public Affairs, Message Development, Local Government, Political Communication, Legislative Research, Philanthropy, Spokesperson, Workforce Development, Public Administration, Land Use, Non-profit...

Education
Arkansas State University   1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Journalism/Public Relations

Rod Sweetman, Immigration Expert Rod Sweetman, Immigration Expert Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Rod Sweetman, Immigration Expert's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience August 2011 - Present
Job Foreign Investment / Immigration Program Director, EB5 and all Visas
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   August 2011 - Present
Arkansas Department of Higher Ed   August 2011 - July 2015
Senator Blanche Lincoln   January 1999 - December 2010

Skills
Public Policy, Government, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Policy, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Politics, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Legislative Relations, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Social Media, Political Campaigns, Strategic Planning, Employment-based...

Education
University of Arkansas   2010 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Public Policy, 4.0

Joseph Bailey Joseph Bailey Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Joseph Bailey's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience July 2007 - March 2012
Job Sr. Project Manager at Entergy Arkansas
Industry Utilities
Experience
Entergy Arkansas  March 2012 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   July 2007 - March 2012

Skills
Economic Development, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Budgets, Community Outreach, Government, Project Management, Organizational..., Supervisory Experience, Workforce Development, Training, Public Relations, Public/private..., Grants, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Government Relations, Business Development, Program Development, Leadership Development, Supervisory Skills, Policy, Management, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Lobbying, Research, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Political Campaigns, Politics, Legislative Relations, Redevelopment, State Government, Budgeting, Marketing, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Media Relations, Local Government, Governmental Affairs, Volunteer Management

Education
Arkansas State University   1988 — 1995
MPA, Public Administration

Fairview High School

Fairview High School

Fairview High School

Jay Robison Jay Robison Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Jay Robison's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience 2001 - Present
Job Business Manager Existing Business Resource Divison at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Arkansas Economoc Development Commission   August 2001 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   2001 - Present
State of Arkansas, AEDC   September 2001 - March 2011
Arkla Gas  November 1969 - April 1998

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Budgets, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Marketing, Government, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Community Outreach, Program Management, Politics, Workforce Development, Community Development, Research, Program Development, Team Building, Leadership, Policy, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Economic Development, Public/private..., Public Policy, Grant Writing, Social Media, Grants, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Local Government, Legislative Relations, Organizational..., Economic Development..., Leadership Development, Proposal Writing, Public Administration, Legislative Research, Political Campaigns, Economic Policy, Program Evaluation, Legislation, Coalitions, State Government, Grassroots Organizing, Governmental Affairs, Redevelopment, Community Economic..., Public-private...

Education
University of Oklahoma   1985 — 1988
Economic Development, Development Economics and International Development

University of Central Arkansas

Pam Christie Pam Christie Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Pam Christie's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience December 1998 - May 2006
Job Senior Project Manager
Industry Research
Experience
UAMS Translational Research Institute   June 2015 - Present
Mental Health Council of Arkansas   June 2008 - October 2014
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   December 1998 - May 2006

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Program Development, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Grants, Event Planning, Community Development, Team Building, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Government, Public Relations, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Nonprofits

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication

Andrew Pumphrey Andrew Pumphrey Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Andrew Pumphrey's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience July 1984 - July 2012
Job Faculty Member at Shorter College
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Shorter College  January 2014 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   July 1984 - July 2012
Little Rock  July 1984 - July 2012

Skills
Economic Development, Public Policy, Grants, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Program Development, Government, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Political Campaigns, Grant Writing, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Policy, Public Relations, Politics, Research, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, International..., Board Development, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Training, Legislative Relations, Budgets, Federal Grants...

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   1971 — 1973
Urban Sociology MA

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff   1966 — 1969
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology/

Keeona Watson Keeona Watson Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Keeona Watson's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience February 2013 - Present
Job Fiscal Support Specialist at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   February 2013 - Present
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   November 2007 - February 2013
Love's Travel Stops  2006 - November 2007
Pilot Travel Centers LLC  June 2001 - 2007

Skills
Microsoft Office, Umbraco, SharePoint 2010, SharePoint Designer 2010, Retail, Event Planning, Marketing, SharePoint, SharePoint Designer, Government, Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Public Speaking, Windows 7

Education
Pulaski Technical College   2013 — 2013

University of Arkansas at Little Rock   2001 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Sciences, General

Tennessee State University   1999 — 2001
Civil Engineering

Libby Lloyd Libby Lloyd Little Rock, Arkansas Details
Libby Lloyd's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience December 1998 - January 2002
Job Communications Manager at Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau  November 2012 - Present
Museum of Discovery  September 2011 - November 2012
Verizon Wireless  January 2009 - July 2011
Alltel  August 2006 - January 2009
Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods  February 2002 - August 2006
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   December 1998 - January 2002

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, Direct Marketing

Education
Ouachita Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Cornell Hunter Cornell Hunter Irving, Texas Details
Cornell Hunter's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience September 2006 - June 2007
Job Consultant
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Self  March 2012 - Present
American Traffic Solutions  September 2014 - March 2015
Windstream Communications  January 2013 - June 2014
FIS  August 2011 - December 2011
Wilson & Associates  October 2008 - August 2011
Universal Power Group (Robert Half Technology)   August 2007 - January 2008
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   September 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Dreamweaver, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, Motion Graphics, Multimedia, Premiere, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, CSS, After Effects, Digital Photography, Visual Effects, InDesign, Graphic Design, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript

Education
Pulaski Technical College   1997 — 1998
Computer Information Systems

Jim Dinkins Jim Dinkins Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Jim Dinkins's Arkansas Economic Development Commission Experience August 2002 - February 2013
Job Freelance Programmer of Business Data Services
Industry Information Services
Experience
Business Data Services  August 2013 - Present
Robert Half Technology  February 2013 - August 2013
Arkansas Economic Development Commission   August 2002 - February 2013

Education
Ohio Northern University
Bachelor's Degree