Human Resources
University of Arkansas
222 Administration Building
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Tel: (479)-575-5351
Fax: (479) 575-6971
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DCEN Client Profiles
The Dual Career Employment Network (DCEN) is a free recruitment source for staffing needs. There are no contracts, fees or relocation costs involved in hiring individuals referred to the DCEN.
The individuals listed on this page are family members of individuals who have relocated to Northwest Arkansas to work for employers participating in the DCEN. Each person is currently seeking employment opportunities in our area and has legal authorization to work in the United States. They are ready to get to work!
Resumes are available upon request. After reviewing the resume, you are welcome to contact the individual directly for an interview. If you have any questions, please contact the DCEN Coordinator at (479) 575-6981 or dcen@uark.edu
Candidates Seeking Employment
Sonya Adkins
Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, MS
Sonya has served as a certified secondary science teacher in the state of Florida teaching biology, chemistry and physical science. With more than four years of experience in education, Sonya is seeking a position in education or a related academic counseling field in the NW Arkansas area. A self-reliant and dependable worker with strong communication skills, Sonya is confident to meet the tasks and requirements that come with any position. Sonya and her family have moved into temporary housing in NW Arkansas, and she is available for immediate interviews and employment
Jake Bassett
Bachelor's Degree in Communication (Public Relations), Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Masters Degree in Sport Management, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
Jake is currently the Director of Athletic Marketing and Sales for Emporia State University. With more than four years experience in strategic planning and special event management, Jake is seeking a position in marketing, communications, special events or a related field in the NW Arkansas area. A skilled experiential, corporate and field marketing administrator, Jake takes pride in exceeding expectations and out-working the competition. He has temporary housing in NW Arkansas and is immediately available for interviews.
Douglas Calderon
B.A. History, University of Delaware
With four years as News Copy Editor for a daily newspaper and an additional four years working in various customer service positions, Doug has had a history of positions that required high levels of organization, an attention to detail and strong verbal and written communications skills. His ability to learn new software, procedures and policies quickly with minimal oversight has made him adaptable in new working environments. As departmental supervisor, Doug has proven to be effective in managing conflict while remaining a fair and diplomatic leader. He is looking forward to using his wide range of skills in a new domain and is interested in a position that will challenge him. Doug recently moved to Fayetteville and is currently available for employment.
Leah Chamberlain
M.S.Ed. in Higher Education Administration and Policy from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL
B.A. in Education and Psychology from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN
Leah currently works as Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, where she recently completed her master's degree in Higher Education Administration and Policy. She previously worked for the Office of Admissions and Student Aid at Louisiana State University. She has published an article on her research concerning financial literacy in the university setting, and has extensive experience in the realm of study abroad. She is well-versed in many areas of university administration and is especially interested in academic affairs, institutional research, strategic planning, and enrollment management.
Olufemi Cole
Bachelors in art; Economics. Kingston University, Surrey. United Kingdom. 2006
Highly organized business professional, energetic, self-motivated individual with international sales and marketing experience. Femi has over three years’ experience in Marketing, finance and customer service. Strengths include learning new concepts quickly, customer focus, working well with others, possess excellent analytical and communication skills. Goal orientated with the ability to take on a leadership role; experience as a Credit Card Embossing Desk Coordinator for a finance information processing company. He is looking for an opportunity that will challenge him with the availability of upward mobility. Femi is not just restricted to the industries that he has experience in. He is interested in the business operations of other industries and is looking forward to a challenge if the opportunity presents itself. He has just relocated to Bentonville with his family and is immediately available for employment.
Hope Corona
M.S. Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Alliant International University (San Diego, CA)
B.A. Business and Spanish, Concordia College (Moorhead, MN)
Hope has an extensive background in the human resources field stretching over nine years and encompassing the gamut from recruiting and training to HR generalist and employee relations. She has spent the last five years of her career managing within a retail environment which has allowed her to develop skills in store operations as well as being able to quickly adapt to and manage through change while providing superb customer service. Hope possesses the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and strategize accordingly to lead and develop a team to accomplish company goals. Hope has great attention to detail and easily builds relationships at all levels of the organization. She is seeking an exciting opportunity where she can maximize and build upon her HR experience while hopefully leveraging her bilingual skills in Spanish. Hope has recently relocated to Bentonville and is available immediately.
Coby Davis
Ed.D, in Education Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN
M.Ed. in Education from Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN
Coby has a passion for enhancing and building education. He currently works as Assistant Professor of Education at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN where he teaches graduate and undergraduate education courses. Coby’s experience ranges from classroom teaching to adult education and learning. He routinely participates in conferences and facilitates discussions focused on enhanced learning and leadership development. Coby is relocating to the Fayetteville area in June and is actively seeking employment opportunities in both higher education and corporate training sectors.
Christoper Eaton
M.F.A. Poetry, University of Iowa (Iowa Writers' Workshop)
M.A. English, State University of New York at Buffalo
B.A. Creative Writing, Oberlin College
Christopher has taught college level composition, rhetoric and creative writing. His students provided overwhelmingly positive feedback. Many of these students sought additional courses with him in later semesters, and recommended Mr. Eaton to their peers, some of whom became future students.
In addition, Christopher has worked within the specials collection of a university library, and, for many years, as a legal assistant. He has a strong background in all types of writing, editing and proofreading. His administrative work in the academic, archival, and legal spheres has given him great insight into the art of persuasive, logical, and advocative writing. Christopher lives in the Fayetteville area, and can interview for any position on short notice.
Haley Endacott, RN MSN
Masters of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner--Indiana State University - Terre Haute, IN, 2011(Board Certification Pending, will sit for certification in June, 2011)
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Research College of Nursing--Kansas City, MO, 2002
9 years of professional experience as a registered nurse in two fast-paced and collaborative settings. These professional experiences include 5 years of Level II and Level III NICU nursing experience from a previous position at Overland Park Regional Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas and 4 years of experience as a labor, delivery and postpartum nurse. She has comprehensive clinical experience working with patients with both acute and chronic conditions. Along with diagnostic and treatment competence, she also has a strong affinity for health promotion and preventive health care. Haley is flexible, yet intent upon maintaining high standards for her work and the work of others. Moreover, she has knowledge of the Electronic Medical Records system, skilled in communication and collaboration with fellow health care professionals and providers, and great attention to detail and organization and time management. Haley is relocating in early July and will be available for interviews in late May
Claire Insel
B.A. English Literatures, University of California, San Diego, 1998; Minor in German Literature
M.A. Anthropology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 2006
Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 2011
Claire’s background in publishing, writing, and anthropology makes her a good candidate for interacting with people, editing, and keeping organized. During her eight years in the Michigan anthropology Ph.D. program, she taught undergraduate classes in anthropology as well as German, conducted fieldwork in Brazil, wrote grants, participated in organizing conferences and seminars, and read applications for students interested in the honors program. Her research interests include minority, immigrant groups and speech enclaves.
Skilled in research, particularly data gathering and organizing; interviewing and transcribing; writing in multiple genres—grant proposals, theoretical texts, and fiction; exploring and negotiating with people of other cultures, in other languages; teaching and managing projects.
George Lenhardt
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Business, Richmond, VA (2010)
George has over 20 years’ experience in operations management. He has utilized team-building strategies with diverse workforces to achieve corporate action plans, directives, and policy. Throughout his career, George has demonstrated competencies in budget management, supervision of logistics and inventory control, increasing efficiencies, and OSHA compliance and safety issues. Eagle Scout. George is a trailing spouse, recently relocated to Bentonville from Richmond VA.
Rafael Llavona
BA, History, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA 2009
Client Service Professional
Rafael is a highly-trainable, fast learning individual who works well individually and with others. Rafael has risen to managerial status within a short period of time in the Banking industry and has over five years of experience providing top-class client service and selling services and products. He has been trained in researching, problem solving, and communicating complex ideas and programs to others as well as handling large amounts of cash and writing daily reports. Rafael is computer literate and experienced with most major computer programs. He is a natural born leader who can delegate work effectively to maximize efficiency and is driven by a desire to be the best at what he does. He is also good at prioritizing and working alongside co-workers to meet company goals. Rafael is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish fluently, as well as open to and knowledgeable of other diverse cultures. Rafael is available for interviews and work immediately.
Kenneth Patterson
University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1993
History, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1989
Ken has directed international development projects in Europe, Asia, and Africa for over 13 years. He has a consistent record for exceeding project objectives within budget and has the proven capacity for effective strategic planning, proposal development, administrative and financial oversight, and reporting. The success of his projects is due in large part to his ability to build strong working relationships with implementing partners and major sponsors including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the US State Department, various United Nations agencies, and private corporations. Ken has recently relocated to Fayetteville and is seeking a position in project management or development.
Request Kenneth's ResumeAlan Petersen
MA in Painting, Northern Arizona University, 1988,
BFA Painting and Art History, Northern Arizona University, 1983.
Alan Petersen has over twenty years of experience in higher education teaching art history and studio art courses. He also has over six years experience as a curator of visual arts at the Museum of Northern Arizona. He is looking for a position in the arts that could include education, curatorial and exhibition development, public programs or any combination of these facets of arts programming. Alan is very organized, energetic, and self-motivated and has the ability to move projects along to completion. His strengths include the ability to work a broad range of people, great communications and public speaking skills, and dedication to sharing the arts with students and the public. He has relocated to Bentonville with his wife who works at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
James A. “Alex” Smith
M.A. from the University of Mississippi
B.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi
Alex is presently a Contracting Officer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. He has various experiences in the field of Parks and Recreation; where he has been for a number of years and has served in the contracting and acquisition field with the Federal government for several years. Having extensive experience as a Recreation Director, Park Ranger, Naturalist, and Contract Specialist, he knows that he can help shape effective strategies and policies for any organization. His strengths range from business planning and relationship management to program launch and management to team building and development.
Jody Lynn Speer
Master of Arts, University of Arkansas, English
Bachelor of Arts, University of Arkansas, English
Jody has a wide range of work-related interests and experience. She is an entrepreneurial self-starter who for several years has been a freelance editor and writer. Although her education emphasized writing and reading, she also has held positions ranging from loan processor for a bank in Forrest City, Ark., to teaching English, business writing, and technical writing in Des Moines, Iowa, to psychology research assistant for Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. She also worked for a number of years as the children's book clerk at a Borders bookstore. In addition to her strong organizational skills and familiarity with various word processing and spreadsheet applications, Jody excels at all types of research and is skilled in accounting procedures.Jody’s freelance activities included editing, critical writing, and blogs. She wrote a regular poetry column for a magazine in Des Moines, Iowa, that was written up in the Arts section of the New York Times. As a freelancer, she edited a number of Discovery channel tie-in books and Food Network books for Meredith Corporation. Her book reviews were picked up by the Harrogate Crime Writing blog. Jody has relocated and is available for employment.