April Burks

Experience

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  Aramark, West Chester University

  Feb 2010 - Dec 2010

  Human Resources Assistant
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  SunGard Financial Shared Systems

  Dec 2010 - Apr 2013

  Payroll Coordinator
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  STARR Restaurants

  Apr 2013 - Mar 2016

  Senior Payroll Specialist
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  Freelance

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

  Event & Social Media Manager

  Identify objectives and organize business and private events. Project management and development of event concept, budgets, venue selections, creative designs, marketing materials and social media strategy.

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  Skai Blue Media

  Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

  Special Projects Coordinator & Assistant to the CEO; Contract

  Collaborated and oversaw content development (visual presentations, quarterly newsletters, client proposals, pitch letters) and community management for speaking engagements and public appearances.

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  Chavous Consulting, LLC.

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

  Director Of Operations

  Oversee the vendor negotiation, strategic planning and project execution process of a wide variety of events to include marketing events, sponsorships programs, fundraisers and music festivals serving 7,000 patrons annually. Forecast, develop and manage program budget of up to $50,000.

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  Pink Social Strategies

  Jan 2019 - now

  Founder and CEO

  Mastermind all client acquisition and contract negotiation. Lead and supervise onsite event teams of 2 to 20 people for a wide variety of events to include marketing events, conferences, fundraisers, and more. Manage day to day operations such as budgets, invoicing, client communications, marketing, and social media accounts.

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  Show Up Strong 24

  Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

  Director of Neighborhood Activations