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22 <br />Page 2 of 3 Brande Roberts <br />provide one -on -one training (in- person and remote) as well as group presentations; <br />disseminate program information by writing press releases and items for internal and <br />external newsletters and developing and managing Divisions €TMs web pages; write and <br />edit content for strategic plan and annual action plan; develop and update forms and <br />accompanying instructions to minimize reporting burden on grantees; assist with audits by <br />and communication with federal and state agencies <br />Survey Center Coordinator, State Center for Health Statistics, NC DHHS, 8/05 to 6/07 <br />Oversee operations of survey center including staffing, training, and performance <br />monitoring; analyze survey data using SAS; write and edit statistical reports on risk <br />behaviors and health conditions across NC; write instructions and procedures manuals; <br />assist with grant application preparation and required reporting to funder; ensure <br />adherence to CDC protocol; develop and deliver training presentations <br />Research Assistant /Survey Supervisor, Urban Institute, UNC Charlotte, 3/04 to 12/04 <br />Write statistical reports based on data from community surveys; develop case studies for <br />economic development plans through secondary research and telephone interviews; clean <br />and analyze survey data for reports; train interviewers on survey protocol and use of <br />computer- assisted telephone interviewing software and monitor interviewers for data <br />quality; design layout for and edit documents <br />Research Assistant, Office of Economic Development, UNC Chapel Hill, 10/00 to 1/04 <br />Provide primary and secondary research and analytical support; assist in preparation of <br />grant applications, e.g., projecting costs, writing goals and competencies statements, <br />compiling supporting materials, and formatting to funder's specifications; market internship <br />program and facilitate communication between employers and students; edit reports for <br />accuracy and for consistency among collaborators; write and edit content for website and <br />respond to inquiries from public regarding OED's work; organize and assist with focus <br />groups and community stakeholder meetings <br />Volunteer Experience: Lumber River Conservancy (LRC)- Design and develop a website <br />for LRC including building site, writing content, and finding appropriate photographs and <br />links; create a brochure; develop a hand -out for FAQ for hard -copy distribution and to be <br />included on the website <br />Regular volunteer with Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation and Eno River Association - <br />Answer questions and provide directions at information booth, encourage attendees to <br />complete surveys on events, help with clean -up after events, check IDs for alcohol <br />purchase, sell tickets, assist attendees at recycling stations, etc. <br />Education: Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication, UNCC, May 2008 <br />BS Business Management, Concentration in Marketing, NCSU, December 1997 <br />BA Sociology, NCSU, May 1997 <br />Additional training: <br />Community Development Academy, UNC School of Government, 2008 <br />Basic Economic Development Course, UNC School of Government, 2001 <br />Other Comments: <br />