Sarah Brown
St. John's,Newfoundland
Summary
Dynamic Executive Director with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive policies, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and client outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
St. John’s Homestead Inc.
St. John's, NL
04.2023 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership for a housing-first non-profit focused on individuals with complex needs.
- Oversee organizational finances, budgeting, audit preparation, and funding compliance.
- Lead all HR operations, including hiring, staff development, and conflict resolution.
- Maintain high-level partnerships with funders, community stakeholders, and government bodies.
- Drive measurable, high-impact housing outcomes across all service areas.
Program Coordinator
St. John’s Homestead Inc.
St. John's, NL
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Coordinated operations and maintained program fidelity to service agreements and person-centered care.
- Designed and implemented workplace policies and internal procedures.
- Assessed and addressed critical incidents and implemented quality improvement protocols.
Case Manager
St. John’s Homestead Inc.
St. John's, NL
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided intensive housing support to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
- Facilitated needs assessments, housing plans, and coordinated wraparound supports.
- Maintained ethical standards and meticulous case documentation.
Education
Undergraduate Study -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
NL, Canada01.2018
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Financial Management
- Policy Development and Evaluation
- Innovation and Creativity
- Board Relations
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Awards
- Paula Goering Housing First Memorial Scholarship, Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, Edmonton, 2019 https://youtu.be/K-p0FhlIscQ?feature=shared
- Young Woman of Distinction Award, YWCA, Newfoundland and Labrador, 2017
Certification
- Critical Incident Stress Management (ICISF)
- Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Opioid Poisoning Response Training
- Harm Reduction
- Cultural Awareness
- Sexual Exploitation of Youth
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Anti-Human Trafficking & Exploitation in Males
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)
Timeline
Executive Director
St. John’s Homestead Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator
St. John’s Homestead Inc.
01.2021 - 04.2023
Case Manager
St. John’s Homestead Inc.
05.2018 - 01.2021
Undergraduate Study -
Memorial University of Newfoundland