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Mary Bea Gross

Mary Bea Gross

Director of Public Affairs

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  • Timeline

  • About me

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  • Education

    • Centenary College of Louisiana

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      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Sociology

    • University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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      Master of Arts in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Organizational Communication, General

  • Experience

    • Old State House Museum

      Jan 1985 - Jan 1989
      Director of Public Affairs

      Managed public relations and fundraising for Arkansas’ first state capitol, working with volunteers and Governor-appointed Commission. Implemented membership campaigns, business and corporate support, major gifts and grant support. Worked with state and federal legislators to garner support for facility.

    • KLRE/KUAR public radio

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1993
      Director of Development

      Developed and implemented on-air membership campaigns, sponsorship opportunities, major gifts, special events and volunteer programs.

    • Arkansas Public Administration Consortium, UALR

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1999
      Administrator

      Directed a tri-university management training institute serving public and non-profit institutions across Arkansas. Cooperating universities include University of Arkansas and Little Rock, Arkansas State University, and University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

    • Insulation Contracting Consulting

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2009
      Payroll and Compliance Officer

      Responsibilities included weekly payroll for all staff, quarterly federal reporting, and employee taxes and garnishments. Produced materials invoicing weekly.

    • Arkansas Service Commission

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
      Executive Director

      Directed daily operations of the Arkansas Service Commission (ASC), overseeing a diverse portfolio of AmeriCorps state programs and staff in excess of $3 million engaged in community change through national service.Led organization through impact study, strategic planning process, and by-laws revision.

    • Connect Arkansas

      Jan 2013 - Jun 2015
      Project Manager

      Responsible for promotion of Internet advocacy, expansion and education throughout Arkansas. Oversaw multiple training and advocacy programs.

    • Wildwood Park for the Arts

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2017
      Development Officer

    • Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance

      Jan 2018 - now
      Director of Development

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FEMA--Managing Volunteers in a Disaster

      FEMA

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vice President, Historian, Newsletter editor

      Issued by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Arkansas
      The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of ArkansasAssociated with Mary Bea Gross

    • Curran Conway Hall

      Issued by Pulaski County Master Gardener
      Pulaski County Master GardenerAssociated with Mary Bea Gross

    • Project Graduation Chair

      Issued by Little Rock Central High School PTSA
      Little Rock Central High School PTSAAssociated with Mary Bea Gross