Courtney Sewell
Richmond
Summary
Trilingual, impact driven, focused community strategist, liaison and relationship builder with over 25 years of experience successfully bridging gaps between marginalized, racially diverse communities and local government and law enforcement. I am proficient at leveraging my skills to facilitate dialogue, promote mutual understanding, and advocate for policies that address systemic inequities. I have developed and/or lead the execution of numerous initiatives that improved community safety, civic participation and equitable access to resources and fair treatment within governing systems. Multilingual experience across North America with NGOs, families and communities at the grass roots level, as well as corporate services, has garnered a unique perspective to social issues. Having spent the last 6 years within the Department of Juvenile Justice, I have been at the forefront of advocacy for juveniles and their families of all backgrounds. My success in creating and implementing community initiatives was recognized by the Montreal Police Department with the Excellence in Community Involvement Award.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector (Part Time)
Computer Evidence Specialist / Federal Food and Drug Administration
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct clandestine inspections to monitor merchant compliance with applicable laws.
- Train and supervise underage purchasers.
- Collect and label evidence.
- Enter reports and results of inspections.
- Provide digital and verbal sworn testimonials.
Probation/Parole Officer
Department of Juvenile Justice
09.2019 - Current
- Supervise individuals on probation/parole to ensure court compliance.
- Prepare pre-sentencing reports, court affidavits and civil court petitions.
- Deliver accurate unbiased court testimonials.
- Implement behavior change strategies with juveniles.
- Advocate on behalf of juveniles and their families.
United Community Development Associate
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Coordinate annual fundraising events.
- Manage third party fundraising events.
- Liaise with individual and corporate sponsors.
- Manage/input donor information.
- Generate reports from donor management system. (Donor Perfect)
Therapeutic Specialist
Youth For Tomorrow
11.2013 - 06.2017
- Produce daily intervention reports in accordance with Medicaid requirements.
- Develop individualized service plans for youth with behavior challenges.
- Maintain relationships with parents of students receiving services.
- Implement therapeutic strategies to promote academic and behavioral success.
Member Coordinator (Part-time)
Independent Order of Foresters
10.2009 - 10.2012
- Plan and coordinate events for regional membership.
- Planned and organize volunteer opportunities for regional members.
- Develop and maintain member relations.
- Produce budgetary and activity reports.
- Support and collaborate local initiatives with national partners such as Kaboom and Ronald McDonald House.
Information Officer / Volunteer Coordinator
Department of Youth Protection & Young Offender Services
09.2010 - 08.2012
- Recruit, screen and train volunteers to work with vulnerable at-risk youth as well as conduct background checks.
- Maintain database of all volunteers and their activities related to the agency.
- Develop and update the agency’s volunteer policy.
- Foster and maintain relationships with corporate donors.
- Coordinate corporate and private initiatives for the benefit of the agency.
- Liaise with the agency and community stakeholders.
- Distribute resources to the agency Social Workers.
Outreach Director
Union United
12.2008 - 09.2010
- Manage and coordinate all outreach programs including but not limited to Meals on Wheels, youth employment, food bank, senior programs, prison programs, and strengthening Black Families programs.
- Supervised a team of over 70 employees and volunteers.
- Program creation/development and management.
- Represent the organization on select municipal committees.
- Establish and maintain relationships with funders and government representatives.
- Produce grant applications and renewable subsidies applications.
- Budget management.
- Provide monthly progress reports to the Board of Directors.
- Speak on behalf of the organization at various community functions to promote the organization and increase visibility in the community.
Coordinator/Liaison
BCRC Black Community Resource Center
09.2001 - 12.2008
- Coordinate and implement multiple community programs and initiatives in collaboration with Federal and Provincial (State) governments.
- Establish and develop relationships with key community partners and stakeholders.
- Serve as community advocate/liaison agent between school board, Montreal Police and the community.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
10-2026
B.S. - Sociology
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec01.1997
Social Sciences
John Abbott College
Montreal, Quebec01.1992
Skills
- Quality control
- Visual inspections
- Inspection reporting
- Training and mentoring
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Inspector (Part Time)
Computer Evidence Specialist / Federal Food and Drug Administration
06.2023 - Current
Probation/Parole Officer
Department of Juvenile Justice
09.2019 - Current
United Community Development Associate
02.2018 - 12.2018
Therapeutic Specialist
Youth For Tomorrow
11.2013 - 06.2017
Information Officer / Volunteer Coordinator
Department of Youth Protection & Young Offender Services
09.2010 - 08.2012
Member Coordinator (Part-time)
Independent Order of Foresters
10.2009 - 10.2012
Outreach Director
Union United
12.2008 - 09.2010
Coordinator/Liaison
BCRC Black Community Resource Center
09.2001 - 12.2008
B.S. - Sociology
Concordia University
Social Sciences
John Abbott College
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
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