Dana Dossett

Dana Dossett has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as the Director of Department of Community Programs at the City of Little Rock in 2014. In this position, they were responsible for managing and overseeing the implementation of various community programs and services, such as youth development services, job skills, and domestic violence services.

Prior to that, Dana worked at SMEADIN Communications as the Principal from 1997 to 2015. Dana'sresponsibilities included business development, project management, and customer relations. Dana also created branding, marketing, sales, and fundraising strategies for clients and maintained relationships with local media.

From 2008 to 2014, Dana served as a Senior Public Relations Specialist at the National Education Association. In this role, they handled various public relations activities.

Before that, they were the CEO of Divine Experiences from 2007 to 2011. Dana also worked as a Grant Administrator for EPA Brownfields at Pulaski County Community Services in 2008.

Dana has experience in event planning and management, as evidenced by their positions at the Association of Black Cardiologists from 2006 to 2007 and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists from 2005 to 2006. In these roles, they organized and executed clinical education programs and pharmaceutical marketing initiatives.

Dana also worked as a Project Manager at Club KIP: Knowledge Is Power, Inc. from 2001 to 2004, and as the Director of Client Services at Walker, Campbell, Ivory, Dunklin & Davis from 1995 to 1997.

Dana's professional journey began in 1991 as a Senior Claim Representative at State Farm Insurance, where they worked until 1995.

Overall, Dana has a wealth of experience in community programs, public relations, event planning, and project management.

Dana Dossett completed their high school education at George Washington High School from 1981 to 1984. They then attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff from 1984 to 1989 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Speech & Drama. Finally, Dana Dossett pursued further education at Arkansas State University from 1989 to 1991, where they earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Speech Communication.