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Work History
Education
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April Avey Trabucco

April Avey Trabucco

Bainbridge Island,WA

Summary

Dynamic Communications Manager with 20-year progressive career crafting polished, effective campaigns that inspire engagement. Offering excellent management and organizational skills to coordinate multiple, concurrent projects. Articulate, detail-oriented writer with talent for creating engaging content using active listening and storytelling skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications and Development Contractor

Avey Content Services
04.2010 - Current

Client List and Services (from most recent):

  • Kristin Cronin Boone, MS, LMFTA (psychotherapy/author) Platform consulting and structural content editing
  • Neurodivergent Bridges (behavioral analyst) Copywriting, resume services
  • The Guidance Team (behavioral coaching) Copywriting, social media content, and graphic design
  • Carl Sussman (realtor) Copywriting, graphic design, and website development
  • Lilitab Tablet Kiosks (tablet solutions) Copywriting, editorial style sheets, and case studies
  • Lisa Bernardin, LMHC (private practice) Copywriting, social media, and website development for private practice
  • Jeff Jacobsen, LMHC (private practice) Copywriting, social media, and website development for private practice
  • The David Lewis Group (real estate) Copywriting, marketing materials
  • San Jose Jazz (festivals, education, and initiatives) Grant Writer
  • Mexican Heritage Corporation (multicultural performing arts) Grant Writer
  • Artsopolis (cultural engagement software) Data contractor
  • Tabard Theatre Company (performing arts) Public Relations, Marketing Communications

Program Manager

Island Volunteer Caregivers
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed 330+ volunteers serving nearly 400 care receivers.
  • Assisted with development of pilot Wellness Program to combat loneliness among older adults and supervised implementation.
  • Oversaw program operations, logistics, and marketing and development campaigns.

Executive Director

Raising Resilience
07.2019 - 05.2022
  • Managed existing in-person programming and launched online programming, significantly increasing participation and access.
  • Crafted and executed strategic plan for capacity building.
  • Increased both earned and contributed income by 50% over 3 years.
  • Orchestrated acquisition for greater community impact.

Sponsorship and Promotions Manager

American Musical Theatre of San Jose
08.2002 - 08.2004
  • Procured new sponsorships and renewed existing deals.
  • Launched Business Club to solicit wider range of collaborative sponsorships.
  • Managed benefit structure and fulfillment.
  • Oversaw marketing, PR, and special events.

Director of Sales and Marketing

TheatreWorks
11.2001 - 05.2002
  • Increased subscriptions by 5% and single ticket sales by 15% by introducing more consumer-oriented interface online.
  • Pioneered corporate employee discount program, garnering 56 Silicon Valley corporate partnerships.
  • Diversified audiences through targeted promotions and by establishing young professionals program.
  • Sat on advisory committee for National Alliance of Musical Theatre.

Marketing Communications & Tradeshow Coordinator

Nidek, Inc.
04.1998 - 11.2001
  • Assisted in new product launches and managed production of training videos.
  • Coordinated trade shows and handled ad campaigns.

Sales Coordinator

Coherent Medical, Inc.
11.1995 - 04.1998

Education

Integrated Musical Theatre Performance -

AMDA (College & Conservatory |Performing Arts)
New York, NY
01.1992

Associates Degree Program -

DeAnza College
Cupertino, CA
01.1990

Skills

  • Copywriting / Editing
  • Messaging Strategy
  • Digital Campaigns
  • Public Relations
  • Graphic Design / Branding
  • Social Media Management
  • Donor Relations
  • Program Management
  • Strategic Planning

Affiliations

  • Puget Sound Grant Writers Association, 2011-01-01, 2013-01-01
  • Nonprofit Association of Washington, 2019-01-01, 2022-01-01

Timeline

Program Manager

Island Volunteer Caregivers
06.2022 - 05.2023

Executive Director

Raising Resilience
07.2019 - 05.2022

Communications and Development Contractor

Avey Content Services
04.2010 - Current

Sponsorship and Promotions Manager

American Musical Theatre of San Jose
08.2002 - 08.2004

Director of Sales and Marketing

TheatreWorks
11.2001 - 05.2002

Marketing Communications & Tradeshow Coordinator

Nidek, Inc.
04.1998 - 11.2001

Sales Coordinator

Coherent Medical, Inc.
11.1995 - 04.1998

Integrated Musical Theatre Performance -

AMDA (College & Conservatory |Performing Arts)

Associates Degree Program -

DeAnza College

Volunteer Experience

  • FRIENDS OF THE BAINBRIDGE TROLL, Social Media & Email Campaigns for Pia the Peacekeeper, a Way of the Bird King Dambo Troll, 2023-01-01
  • BAINBRIDGE ISLAND METRO PARKS & RECREATION, Levy Renewal Committee, 2021-01-01
  • OVATION!, Board: Grants, Graphics, Succession Planning, 2016-01-01, 2018-01-01
  • FIRST AID ARTS firstaidarts.org, Grant Writing, 2012-01-01, 2013-01-01

Platforms

  • Office Suites: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides), Adobe Acrobat.
  • Project Management: Trello, Asana, ToDoist
  • CRM: Salesforce
  • Email Marketing: Mailchimp, Constant Contact
  • Social Media Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X
  • CMS: WordPress, Wix, Squarespace
  • Graphic Design: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Web Analytics: Google Analytics
  • Advertising Platforms: Meta Ads Manager
  • Marketing Automation: Buffer
  • Budgeting: Quicken

Publications

How to use mirror neurons to help kids learn emotional regulation – Seattle’s Child, Oct. 2021

Morning Is My ADHD Son’s Nemesis – ADDitude Magazine, Nov. 2015

Volunteer Experience

  • FRIENDS OF THE BAINBRIDGE TROLL, Social Media & Email Campaigns for Pia the Peacekeeper, a Way of the Bird King Dambo Troll, 2023-01-01
  • BAINBRIDGE ISLAND METRO PARKS & RECREATION, Levy Renewal Committee, 2021-01-01
  • OVATION!, Board: Grants, Graphics, Succession Planning, 2016-01-01, 2018-01-01
  • FIRST AID ARTS firstaidarts.org, Grant Writing, 2012-01-01, 2013-01-01

Platforms

  • Office Suites: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides), Adobe Acrobat.
  • Project Management: Trello, Asana, ToDoist
  • CRM: Salesforce
  • Email Marketing: Mailchimp, Constant Contact
  • Social Media Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X
  • CMS: WordPress, Wix, Squarespace
  • Graphic Design: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Web Analytics: Google Analytics
  • Advertising Platforms: Meta Ads Manager
  • Marketing Automation: Buffer
  • Budgeting: Quicken
April Avey Trabucco