Darian Cobb, Mpa, Cude Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-Prepares and tracks CDFI grant reporting and recertification processes.-Develops written procedures for grant reporting (TLR/CLR, etc.)-Researches and analyzes data related to community and economic development in North Carolina.-Provides supporting data and research for writing technical and financial assistance grants and Secondary Capital applications.-Designs and develops SAS Viya reports and Enterprise Guide projects to support financial inclusion and community strategies.

Cumberland, North Carolina

Greensboro, North Carolina

• Primarily responsible for maximizing undergraduate research visibility and awareness of research opportunities on social media platforms and on campus. • Created original content such as newsletter articles, flyers, images, and other forms of media.• Successfully conducted more than 40 workshop presentations to various staff and students involving undergraduate research on campus. The purpose of these workshop presentations was to prepare staff and students in effectively communicating their research to various audiences at conferences.• Assisted in the negotiation and collaboration of the undergraduate research blog with the Office of Research and Economic Development. • Assisted in the training of the undergraduate assistant in the office, which consisted of technology and communication skills development.• Assisted with and helped plan two annual expositions on undergraduate research and scholarship on the college campus.

• Successfully negotiated a self-directed research topic for the internship. • Led and researched the project on Brownfield and Superfund Site Redevelopment by the City of Rocky Mount, NC. • Produced a timeline and reports on the successes, strengths, and weaknesses of redevelopment by the City of Rocky Mount, NC. • Evaluated progress and accomplishments based on similar redevelopment efforts in the US.• Synthesized decades of financial, environmental, and historical information into an accessible language to be used in two reports.• Conducted strategic assessments to map deteriorated and dilapidated properties (ArcGIS software) for the Community Development division of the Planning Department.• Participated in an ECCOG meeting on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) plan.• Assisted the public affairs manager with the evaluation of the social media policy and the production of radio advertisement prompts.

• Served as a liaison for the City of Rocky Mount, NC Imperial Centre and Parks and Recreation Department and provided historical background on the layout of the Imperial Centre facility.• Volunteered in Parks and Recreation activities such as concessions and parking at baseball stadium.• Assisted in special events and provided support to the Special Events Coordinator regarding sponsor applications.• Participated in annual Parks and Recreation events such as the Eastern NC BBQ Throwdown and Christmas Parade.• Assisted in the processing of applications, registrations for programming and facility rentals.

• Managed student information in accordance to FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974).• Completed daily and/or weekly key audits as assigned by the building supervisor.• Served as a mentor to residents, assisting them with resolving interpersonal and academic conflicts.

Master’S Degree, Public Affairs (Community And Economic Development)

Activities and Societies: MPA Alliance (Vice-President)Capstone: "Brownfield and Superfund Site Redevelopment in the City of Rocky Mount".

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And International And Global Studies, Major; History, Minor, Graduate

Activities and Societies: National Resident Hall Honorary Quad Hall Council (2013-2014) MOSAIC National Society of Leadership and Success.

High School

Activities and Societies: Hall Council (Vice-President)