1. Darion W. McKinney Brown
971 Surry Lane
Gastonia, NC 28054
Email: darionwbrown@alumni.bac.edu
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Passionate inter-cultural expert with a blend of experience in training, and public speaking.
A self motivated and organized professional with over 10 years experience providing
thorough and skillful support to department managers. Strong background in Marketing,
Business Development, and Quality/Project Management.
My passion for improvement, professional growth and development has helped me utilize
my expertise with the increase of retention of families to the agency and targeting potential
families and clients for services. It has also awarded me the opportunities for marketing and
branding ideas through training, facilitating workshops, recruitment fairs and executive
board decisions.
-Office Management -Training & Development -Business Communications and Ethics
-Strategic Planning -Project Management -Data Collection and Reporting
- Leadership Principles
EDUCATION
● Master of Business Administration candidate, Jack Welch Management Institute, Strayer
University, Charlotte, NC July 2016-anticipated completion June 2018
● Bachelor Of Arts, Educational Studies, (Cum Laude) Belmont Abbey College,
Belmont, NC December 2009,
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Employee of the Quarter Cleveland County Department of Social Services:
April, May, and June 2015
Cleveland County Department of Social Services Shelby, NC
Child Support Enforcement Agent II 9/2016- Current
 Interview custodial and/or non custodial parents and others in child support matters to
obtain statements, documents, and other facts to establish paternity, absent parents and
determine financial status
 Performs in-office investigations for the establishment and /or enforcement of paternity ,
child support and medical orders
 Initiates actions, maintains history of actions taken and monitors payments
 Initiates documents and correspondence supporting case actions
 Performs mathematical computations on child support cases
 Complies and reports statistics concerning cases
 Case Management and Processing, Usage of governmental databases or child support
case management programs to obtain information of clients for legal documentation and
form completion, Ombuds/Compliant Resolution

2. Cleveland County Department of Social Services Shelby, NC
Income Maintenance Caseworker II 6/2014- 9/2016
● Research and analyze eligibility factors
● Manage caseloads to facilitate compliance with state deadlines
● Managed and provide case management services to all clients including, case
management, intake assessment, benefit assessment, goal setting ,long term care case
development
● Managed connection of families with needed and available community resources and
provide follow-up meetings with the client and service provider
● Manage , Prepare and maintain extensive documentation of the evaluation and
assessment process including budget evaluation
Lutheran Services Carolinas Charlotte, N.C.
Foster Care Licensing, Trainer and Recruitment Specialist 9/2012-6/2014
● Market and Brand Agency for New Recruitment and Potential families for agency
● Create and Brand Market Material for Agency Signature for programs for families
seeking to Foster and Adopt Children
● Create Marketing Plan and Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of Potential Foster
and Adoptive families
● Plan ,Implement and Provide Pre-Service and In-Service Training for Prospective Foster
Families and Families currently in Foster Care Program
● License all Potential Foster Families
● Provide Training to Intensive Alternative Family Treatment, Family Foster,Therapeutic
Foster Families, Recruit and Maintain Retention of Foster Families
● Develop, Plan and Organize advertisement for the surrounding counties to promote and
brand agency Child and Family Division
● Plan and Implement cross-functional teams effectively to solve problems with children in
care by using the Model of North Carolina Standards Policies and Procedures: Shared
Parenting, Together Facing the Challenge, Role of Therapeutic Foster Parent and
Collaborative Problem Solving
● Interpret and instruct clients, staff and volunteers how to access all appropriate
entitlement programs for children in Foster Care.
● Manage caseloads to identify and address the needs of families and children who are in
care.
● Participate in Child Family Team Meetings to discuss and implement practices that are in
the best interest of the child in order to be reunified with the Birth Family
● Participate in Court Hearings to speak on behalf of the Foster Family and Child in order
to best meet the needs in regards to reunifying the child with the Birth Family as deemed
necessary by the Judge
Gaston County Schools Gastonia, N.C. 3/2006 – 8/2012
Computer Lab Technician Assistant
● Managed Confidentiality Reports of Responsible Use Agreement in compliance with the
Children’s Internet Protection Act
● Managed and implemented North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS) for daily
instruction
● Planned and implemented daily instruction and supervision of students
● Assisted with planning of community and parent involvement in all school activities

3. ● Managed incoming flow of staff, students and parents implementing correct usage, and
proper procedure of lab equipment
● Coordinated and managed the introduction of students to correct technology and safe
computer practices
● Managed and implemented student data, progress and assignment for strategic planning of
student growth and development
● Managed and enforced administration, student, and staff proper use of correct username,
password and rights and responsibilities with the alignment of Policy and Procedures directed
by the School District
● Maintained consistent communication with Senior Administrator, Staff and Parents on lab
management in regards to student growth and development
Gaston County Schools, Gastonia, N.C. 8/2010-8/2012
Computer Lab Classworks Administrator
● Managed entry of student data and produced finalized reports
● Managed and analyzed data of student projected goals and development
● Managed assignment of student data of standard reports
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, N.C. 6/2009 – 7/2009
Student Placement Services – Internship
● Managed and investigated the implementation process of student data input of reasoning
for transfer request
● Managed and assisted with distribution of student data to appropriate schools
● Managed and assisted with duplication of student letter for transfer request approvals or
denials
● Managed and assisted with sorting and arranging parent/student appeal hearings for
designated school approvals with Board Members and Specialists
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Public Information Office 4/2001-5/2004
Internal Communications Technician
Operations Management
● Managed daily schedule and operations of the Executive Director of Public Information
● Provided administrative support to the Executive Director, Board Members, Internal
Media Relations and office staff of Public Information
● Managed archives and litigation documentation
● Managed responses to complaints and request for information
● Used independent judgment, discretion and initiative to review and prioritize reports, data
and communications to Board Officials, Superintendent’s Office, staff and parents
● Maintained office functions in a timely, organized manner and with accuracy in a fast
pace environment for day to day operation success

4. Communications Management
● Managed and composed various correspondence memos, transcripts, press releases and
mail outs for Board Members, the Executive Director and Public Information Office to
internal and external constituents
● Managed and coordinated the assembling of district information brochures, check list of
events, and managed volunteers to ensure accuracy of information being assembled and
disseminated to Board Members, Media Relations, and Community Partners
● Managed and facilitated update proof of brochures, letters and information packets for
internal and external distribution
Independent Initiative
● Maintained timely, accurate and consistent communication of policies and procedures
related to safety and all district projected goals to internal and external constituents
● Served as liaison of parent and school district information managed by school officials
● Served as administer for all general inquires about the District for new families and
visitors
Budget Control
● Increased and maintained financial records for the department within set budget of
standards alignment with purchase order request forms
● Prepared purchase orders by verifying specifications and prices
● Obtained recommendations from suppliers for substitute items
● Increased and obtained best price/quality quotes for department supplies
● Managed and maintained all office inventory, equipment, etc.
Independent Judgment
● Served as ombudsmen for request for Media Relations ,Community Involvement, and
Parental concerns
● Provided consistent feedback to requester related to district information and approval of
release forms for school distribution
● Maintained central repository of files, request and other important documentation
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Mallard Creek Elementary 8/1998 – 4/2001
Administrative Assistant
● Managed the correct policy, procedure and office practices for day to day operation
● Coordinated daily instruction and indoor/outdoor activities for parent and students
● Served as Event Coordinator for parent and student involvement
● Coordinated the implementation of discipline and behavioral practices with Senior
Administrative Team
● Planned and coordinated student transportation behavioral policy procedures and
schedules
● Maintained clerical and other office tasks, practices and procedures
● Maintained consistent communication with parents in regards to student achievement and
behavior
● Assisted with planning for the improving parent, student and school interaction

5. ● Submitted timely and accurate site supply of materials and documentation request
● Coordinated the planning of annual multi-cultural events and donor recognition
● Facilitated volunteer training for events
References:
Jacob Barr
Gaston County Schools, Principal
943 Osceola Street, P.O. Box 1397
Gastonia, NC 28054
704-718-1407
jbarr@gaston.k12.nc.us
Dr. Mary Byers-Hall
Gaston County Schools, Principal
1400 Puetts Chapel Rd.
P.O. Box 794
Bessemer City, NC 28016
704-214-1034
mbhall@gaston.k12.nc.us
Melanee Smith
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Placement Specialist
1600 Tyvola Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28210
980-343-5335
melanee.smith@cms.k12.nc.us