1. Dejour Young
737 McLain Street Pittsburgh, PA 15210 (412) 927-7377 Dejour06@yahoo.com
Professional Profile ____________________________________________________________
Detail–oriented individual who exemplifies professionalism, and an ability to manage multiple projects and
tasks; demonstrates history of successful programadministration, case management, and financial management;
epitomizes leadership qualities and the ability to work with and manage individuals from diverse backgrounds
while promoting team values; diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels; can
easily facilitate analytical understanding of social structure, social organization and social action
Skills Summary _______________________________________________________________
 Case Planning & Management
 Surveillance Investigation
 Community/Client Relations
 Life Skills Counseling
 Child Abuse
 Community Client Relations
 Interagency Partnerships/
Referrals
 Delinquency and
Prevention
 Support & Motivation
 Child Protection
 Public Speaking
 Adolescent Issues
 Program
Administration
 Crisis Intervention
 Community Outreach
 Client Needs &
Assessments
 Policy and
Administration
 Family Law
 Community
Corrections
Relevant Professional Experience ________________________________________________
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY-PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT-PITTSBURGH, PA
MINORITY DEVELOPMENT INTERN
JULY 2015-PRESENT
 Observe Police Communications Operators: Learn the function ofcall answering, dispatching ofpolice units,
operation of alarm systems, monitoring of surveillance cameras, emergency outdoor warning system and
ARMS Computer Aided Dispatch system.
 Assigned to observe and assist each shift of patrol (daylight, afternoon and night): Accompany and learn
the functions of vehicle patrol, foot patrol
 Introduction to report writing and the use of ARMS to complete Police Reports.
 Observe and assist Business Office personnel: Obtain an overview on the filing systemfor record retention,
time keeping for payroll, budget development and the distribution of police reports.
 Observe Security Systems Coordinator: Learn the operation of surveillance camera systems,card access and
building safety recommendations.
 Observe Detective: Accompany detective on investigations; understand the importance of evidence
packaging and evidence room procedures as well as crime scene investigation and the use of surveillance
cameras in criminal investigations.
RENEWAL, INC. - SECURITY DEPARTMENT- PITTSBURGH, PA
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS MONITOR
MAY 2015-JULY 2015
 Supervise the movement of residents on a twenty-four hour basis
 Perform headcounts, searches and seizures,urinalysis collections and testing,and alcolyzer screenings
 Work closely with local law enforcement agencies; the Allegheny County Jail, Pennsylvania
Department of Corrections and Federal Bureau of Prisons
HOUSING AUTHORITY-PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT-PITTSBURGH, PA
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
AUGUST 2014-FEBRUARY 2015
 Increased completed and accurate case file paperwork on client investigations by 30%
 Identified and changed in-house forms and procedures and/or created new forms/procedures to improve the
operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of departmental processes

2. Dejour Young
737 McLain Street Pittsburgh, PA 15210 (412) 927-7377 Dejour06@yahoo.com
 Collaborated with law enforcement on tenant and employee investigations using video surveillance software
and security software reports
 Provided clerical and administrative support to the Public Safety department, including record keeping,
document generation, data tracking, follow-up, telephoning, mailing and filing as assigned; identified
administrative needs of the department and developed appropriate solutions and/or recommendations
HOUSING AUTHORITY-PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT-PITTSBURGH, PA
2014 SUMMER INTERNSHIP
 Provided clerical and administrative support to the Public Safety department, including record keeping,
document generation, data tracking, and follow-up, telephoning, mailing and filing as assigned; identified
administrative needs of the department and developed appropriate s olutions and/or recommendations
 Distributed departmental mail; copies, collated, distributed, and mailed materials as necessary; reviewed all
incoming mail for the Director, determined the most appropriate action
Education ____________________________________________________________________
Masters in Criminal Justice Administration 2015 Candidate Point Park University-Pittsburgh, PA
B.A. Criminal Justice, 2014 Lincoln University – Lincoln, PA
Employment While Financing Education __________________________________________
AMERICORPS FELLOWSHIP- LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA
2012-2014
 Conducted tutoring services to at-risk youth in the surrounding communities of Lincoln University, PA
 Organized community service projects centered on college access and career readiness
 Organized, created and executed programming for workshops,training and materials that influenced students
to engage in community service and community based learning
 Created programming to help increase Lincoln University on-campus student involvement
 Tracked and maintained all volunteer service learning data and school requirements including volunteer
placements, house earned and youth serviced
RESEARCH ASSISTANT- CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT- LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA
2011-2012
 Conducted research for “The Presence of Nicotine in the Blood Stream”
 Produced reports on qualitative and quantitative data after conducting over100 experiments
 Developed, implemented and maintained methods of generating statistical and othermanagement reports
used by a variety of audiences
Volunteer Services and Organization Affiliations ___________________________________
 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
o Child Advocate through March of Dimes and Girls Scouts of America, Inc. Anti-Bully Prevention
Training, Peer Mediation and Emotions and Conflict 2015
o Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, Healthy Generations: Teen Pregnancy Prevention Campaign
o Domestic Violence Advocate
o HIV/AIDS peer and community education and training through Center for Disease Control
 Criminal Justice Club 2013
 Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and Success 2012
Certifications and Honors _______________________________________________________
 Trained in Bullying Prevention
 CPR and First Aid Certification 2015
 Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification 2015
 Dean’s List 2011-2014
 William H Moore-National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Scholar 2014