Noteworthy Networks: A UCA Career Services Podcast UCA Career Services

In today’s episode, Breeanne Carter talks with Drew Gainor, Managing Director & Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual. Drew shares how he started out his career in finance, what resume and interview best practices to keep in mind, and how company culture and finding the right fit, really does matter. Listen to learn about the company culture at Northwestern Mutual, what your future could look like working there, how to get started in the finance industry, and more!

Drew is an alumnus of UCA’s class of 2010, having earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance. He and his wife, Lauren, love to give back by staying philanthropically involved. Drew also has 2 boys, Grayson & Davis. Would you like to contact Drew? See how below.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgainor/

Northwestern Mutual: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/

Get In Touch Through Website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/drew-gainor/

In today’s episode, Breeanne Carter talks with Courtney Leach, Executive Director of Community Connections, about what her career journey has been like, what the nonprofit "Community Connections" does, opportunities for students to volunteer and intern with the organization, and more! Listen in, if nonprofit work is something you’re interested in, how to develop skills and share them on your resume and in your interviews, why making a difference can give you so much purpose in your life and career, and more!

Courtney is an alumna of UCA, having earned her Bachelors’ Degree in Public Relations and Masters’ degree in College Student Personnel Administration both in 2004. She left distribution management to begin serving as the executive director of Community Connections in 2008 when her middle son, Alex, was born with a chromosome deletion. Would you like to contact Courtney? See how below.

Email: courtney@communityconnectionsar.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-leach-b2694933/

Community Connections: https://www.communityconnectionsar.org/

In today’s episode, Breeanne Carter talks with Allison Nicholas, the Director of Recruiting at Metova Inc. Allison comes from an extensive background that combines 30 years of experience in higher education and the telecommunication, big data and high-tech industries. Allison shares how students can prepare their resumes, interviewing tips, the career opportunities available at Metova, the ability to move into different roles in the company, and more. Listen to hear inside information about what working for Metova might be like, how to prepare for an interview and make your resume stand out by showcasing projects you’ve done, and more!

Allison has served in a number of leadership roles at the national, state and local level with such organizations as NACE, SWACE and AACE.  She has also served on a variety of boards including the Arkansas STEM Coalition, the Arkansas Academy of Computing and as a founding member of Ecofest. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication and Public Relations from Mississippi State University and is an alumna of UCA’s class of 1987, having earned her Master of Science Degree in Counseling in College and Student Personnel Services in Higher Education. Would you like to contact Allison? See how below.

Email: allison.nicholas@metova.com

Connect with Allison on LinkedIn

Metova’s website

Mavenlink Project Management 

In today’s episode, Breeanne Carter talks with Nick Stevens, the Program Director at the Creative Institute. Nick shares more about how he got involved in nonprofit work, opportunities to align yourself in nonprofit work, and how to stand out if that’s where you want your career journey to go. Listen in to hear about Nick’s journey, the Creative Institute, what working in education and social change might look like for you, and more!

Nick is an alumnus of UCA’s class of 2014, having earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He then went on to earn a Master of Public Service from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service in 2018. Would you like to contact Nick? See how below.

Email: nick@creativeinstitutear.org

The Creative Institute’s website 

Phone Number for The Creative Institute: 501-232-1902

In today’s episode, Breeanne Carter talks with Tanner Chapman who is the Senior HR Manager for Cintas Corporation for the Central and Northeast Arkansas market. Tanner talks about targeting your resume to employers, doing your research about a company beforehand, and how to stand out from the crowd. Listen to learn key things you need on your resume and what you don’t need, how to prepare for interviews, career opportunities at Cintas, and more!

Tanner Chapman is an alum from UCA having earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish in 2001 and an MBA from UCA in 2002. He has both a PHR and SHRM certification for HR, and is a senior level HR manager supervising teams in three Cintas facilities which includes up to 350 employees/partners at any given time. Would you like to contact Tanner? See how below.

Email: chapmant@cintas.com

Connect with Tanner on LinkedIn

Cintas' website

In today’s episode, Breeanne Carter talks with Mya Hall who is the current Student Government Association President at UCA for the 2021-2022 academic year. Mya talks about her experience with her internship with the Center for Community and Economic Development, the plans she has set out for the future, and why other students should take advantage of the resources Career Services has. Listen in to hear from a fellow student like yourself, why preparing for your career early matters, and more!

Mya is majoring in Philosophy and African/African-American Studies and minoring in Honors Interdisciplinary studies. She will graduate this May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCA. Would you like to contact Mya? See how below.

Email: ucasga.president@gmail.com

Student Government Association at UCA: https://uca.edu/sga/