Dr. Arnessa Bennett

Experience

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  Comcast Cablevision Arkansas

  Jan 1992 - Jan 2008

  Talk Show Personality and Producer

  Produce and develop shows format, host and recruit guest. Interviewed local and nationally known guest about up coming events and important issues.Assist with local marketing and public relation campaigns.Received the Comcast Cable, Motivational/Self-help Talk Show Award.

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  Arnessa Presents, Inc.

  Jan 1992 - now

  • Owner / Image & Lifestyle Coach / Talk Show Host

    Jul 1992 - now

  • President & CEO

    Jan 1992 - now
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  Comcast Cable

  Aug 1992 - Dec 2009

  Arnessa & Company Talk Show
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  Arnessa Bennett Enterprises

  Jan 1997 - now

  CEO

  Work with corporate businesses, community programs and organizations on special events and in house projects. Monitor budgets for program and special events to maintain finance approved.Evaluate and monitor time-line set for planning of programs and special events. Conduct professional development and management training classes, workshops, and seminars. Train employees on customer service, management/leadership skills, team motivation, professional image/etiquette, and time management for individual or group presentations. Show less

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  Arkansas Governor's Office

  Jan 2001 - Jul 2001

  Special Assistant

  Assisted with special assignments during the 83rd Arkansas Legislative Session. Assisted with coordinating the First Arkansas Quarter Challenge campaign and art work for the state quarter submitted from Arkansas statewide. Answered constitutional calls statewide, communicating suggestions for the Governor on pending legislation.

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  National Conference for Community and Justice, Inc

  Jun 2001 - May 2002

  Manager/Coordinator

  Worked directly with the Executive Director to develop a time line and work-plan to raise funds for this non-profit program and organization. Developed media campaigns for the special event.Secured financial funds from key corporate businesses, the community, state/city government, and statewide individuals. Worked with the City of Little Rock and the Worldfest Committee to coordinate the day-long event that included the "Walk as One" Walk-a-thon. Coordinated and hosted elegant business breakfast(s), luncheons and receptions to generate funding. Presented on site presentations to key corporate companies to recruit sponsors, donors, team captains, volunteers and walkers to raise funds. Show less

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  Arkansas Enterprises

  Jul 2005 - Feb 2010

  Direct Care Resident Manager

  Manage and supervise clients on personal development skills, health and personal needs.Monitor their individual independent living plan, money management/budgeting skills, conflict resolutions, community involvement and life skills management. Increase community awareness by participation in social events. Implement policies and procedures of the program. Prepare weekly reports on client's progress for the case manager(s

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  KJBN Radio

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2013

  Talk Show Host

  "Talk of the Town with Larry and Arnessa Bennett" Talk Show / broadcasting in N. L. R., ArkansasTalk Show Personality and Co-ProducerCo-produce and develop shows format, host and recruit guest. Interviewed local and nationally known guest about up coming events and important issues.Assist with local marketing and public relation campaigns.

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  Full Counsel Ministries, Inc.

  Jun 2011 - Apr 2013

  Operations Assistant /Member Services

  Act as liaison between members and the 5 churches throught out Arkansas.

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  The Arnessa Bennett Show on YouTube

  Jan 2013 - now

  Host & Executive Producer

  Life & lifestyle to empower, motivate and inspire. To change mind set, elevate thinking and transform lives to the next level.

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  LegalShield, Independent Associate

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

  Small Business & Group Benefit Specialist
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  Shorter College

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Director of Career Development & Placement

  Assist students with professional development to pare them to make the transition from Shorter College to the real world. Coach our student on the secrets of success on the searching and interviewing processes. Provide opportunities for students to build relationships to foster our students’ professional life. Eighty- five percent of jobs are obtained through networking. Keep students abreast of what employers look for in new hires and the job market trends. Coach student on looking the part of a business professional, through on-campus and off-campus resources. Assist students in getting work experience in your major and or career goals through business partnerships, internships, and permanent placement. Help student to avoid the pitfalls the happen when you are not prepare to enter your career. Show less

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  Arnessa Bennett Personal & Professional Development Institute

  May 2016 - Jan 2021

  Executive Director

  501c3 Nonprofit

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  Mayor’s Office City of North Little Rock, AR

  Jan 2021 - now

  Administration / Director of Special Projects