APRIL L. KERR
Texas Real Estate Industry
San Antonio,Texas
21
years of professional experience
Seasoned federal contractor and licensed Texas REALTOR with over 20 years in national security, personnel vetting, and program management. Conducts complex federal background investigations. Formerly served as Architecture Security Analyst and Configuration Manager. Recognized for leading multimillion-dollar initiatives and building high-performing teams.
Work History
Background Investigator
1 Year 5 Months- Conducted federal personnel security investigations to ensure compliance with DCSA standards and enhance national security.
- Interview subjects, employers, coworkers, neighbors, references, and other knowledgeable sources to verify information and resolve investigative concerns.
- Researched and analyzed employment, education, criminal, financial, military, and foreign contact information to verify candidate integrity.
- Prepare thorough investigative reports that meet federal quality, accuracy, and timeliness requirements.
- Managed high-volume caseload while safeguarding sensitive information and achieving production goals.
Licensed Texas REALTOR
8 Years 6 Months- Guided buyers, sellers, investors, and military families through residential transactions from initial consultation to closing, ensuring informed decisions and smooth processes.
- Advise buyers, sellers, investors, and military families throughout residential transactions, from initial consultation through closing.
- Coordinated contracts, deadlines, disclosures, inspections, financing, and closing activities, ensuring regulatory compliance while effectively liaising with lenders, title companies, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
Architecture Security Analyst / Configuration Manager
4 Years- Managed implementation, testing, and integration of a configuration tracking system and maintained accountability for more than 5,000 mission artifacts.
- Managed implementation, testing, and integration of a configuration tracking system, ensuring accountability for over 5,000 mission artifacts.
- Translated operational requirements and architectures into actionable technical recommendations for government leaders and system developers, enhancing project alignment.
- Authored Configuration Management Plan, established enterprise policies and procedures, and coordinated Configuration Control Board, improving governance and oversight.
Operations / Recruiting Manager
3 Years 9 Months- Directed operations and recruiting strategy for 200-plus cadet organization across universities and community partners, enhancing engagement and outreach.
- Grew the UTSA Air Force ROTC recruiting program to third largest in the Southwest Region and seventh nationwide.
- Directed daily operations and recruiting strategy for a 200-plus cadet organization across universities and community partners.
- Secured $45,000 in scholarships and awards through strategic partnerships with local, state, and national organizations, increasing funding opportunities for cadets.
Technology Program Manager
4 Years- Led globally dispersed teams in technology modernization, software development, staffing, and readiness initiatives, influencing projects valued at over $77 million.
- Led globally dispersed teams and managed technology modernization, software development, staffing, and readiness initiatives valued at more than $77 million.
- Managed $190,000 Information Assurance office design and development effort, enhancing software vulnerability analysis capabilities.
- Filled 200+ vacancies across three assignment cycles and developed senior-leader recruitment plan for critical executive positions.
Senior Executive Support Officer
1 Year- Managed personnel information and executive support for nine operational units, ensuring effective operations for over 1,500 personnel.
- Led base-wide electronic appraisal initiative, achieving 50 percent reduction in processing time.
- Directed upgrade of 45 workstations, maintaining zero service degradation and ensuring full cybersecurity compliance.
Education
Master of Science - Information Operations
Bachelor of Science - Computer & Information Science
Skills
Background investigations
Background screening
Investigative research
Investigative coordination
Report writing
Interview techniques
Effective communication skills
Timeline
Background Investigator
CACI International
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Texas REALTOR
Texas Real Estate Industry
02.2018 - CurrentRead More
Architecture Security Analyst / Configuration Manager
Cornerstone - Supporting the Sixteenth Air Force
09.2016 - 09.2020Read More
Operations / Recruiting Manager
United States Air Force
12.2012 - 09.2016Read More
Technology Program Manager
United States Air Force
12.2008 - 12.2012Read More
Senior Executive Support Officer
United States Air Force
01.2006 - 01.2007Read More
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science from Computer & Information Science
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Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Science from Information Operations
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Squadron Officer School
- Cyberspace Operations Officer Course
- Basic Communications Officer Training
- Project Management Preparation Course
CORE EXPERTISE
- Background Investigations
- Personnel Security
- Investigative Interviewing
- Report Writing
- Program Management
- Research & Analysis
- Executive Advising
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Clearance
Top Secret