April Lee
Employee Giving & Volunteering
San Jose,CA
Summary
Strategic leader with expertise in building and scaling CSR and employee engagement programs within the semiconductor industry. Skilled in team leadership and operational management, enhancing social impact initiatives while aligning organizational culture with business priorities. Focused on fostering collaboration and community connection to drive efficiency and innovation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Corporate Social Responsibility & Employer Branding, Senior Manager
Samsung Semiconductor Inc.
04.2025 - Current
- Build the company’s CSR function from the ground up for the North American headquarter semiconductor organization, developing and executing nationwide social impact strategy across 10+ U.S. office locations
- Architect CSR strategy around three core pillars: uplifting local communities, raising the next generation of STEM talent, and supporting employee generosity, all in alignment with business priorities, employee engagement goals, and long-term talent pipeline development
- Design, lead, and optimize employee engagement programs focused on corporate donation matching through Benevity, in addition to volunteerism on and off campus through turnkey initiatives and nonprofit partner programs
- Conceptualized and launched signature programs led by employee volunteers, including NextGen STEM Fair, High School Apprenticeships, Teachers’ Professional Development programs and Fellowship, Student Mentorship initiatives, and Semiconductor STEM Kits for Title 1 schools, while coordinating annual Earth Day clean-up and Winter Holiday Drives across all offices
- Establish and facilitate a steering committee composed of senior executives across the organization, presenting quarterly updates on strategy, community impact, employee engagement metrics, budget recommendations, and future growth opportunities, building trust among leaders from both U.S. and Korea
- Manage and strategically expand the seven-figure CSR budget, securing approximately 10% year-over-year funding increases annually, through executive stakeholder buy-in, data-driven impact reporting, and long-term planning
- Collaborated with HR, AI Enablement, MarCom, PR, Legal, Finance, R&D, and HQ global office teams to execute and scale enterprise-wide CSR initiatives.
- Thought-partner with Public Affairs team for local and national government engagement efforts, providing strategic talking points and impact narratives related to community investment, workforce development, STEM education, and corporate citizenship initiatives
- Leverage prior experience in marketing and sales to create high-impact employee engagement campaigns including companywide communications that elevated volunteer participation
- Led Employer Branding initiatives, managing brand reputation, social media strategy, employee storytelling, and video content production
- Foster inclusion and belonging efforts by enabling employee participation in targeted donation matching campaigns tied to heritage/cultural and awareness months, while serving as the primary resource for employees interested in launching ERGs, and founding and leading the Caregivers ERG
Corporate Citizenship, Program Manager
Samsung Electronics America
11.2016 - 10.2020
- Build strategy and execute on CSR programs, specifically the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM education contest, that aligns with the objectives of all stakeholder groups, global initiatives, and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Managed programs end to end, including planning, budget tracking, contract negotiations, website management, marketing outreach, public relations, employee engagement, and government affairs
- Led communications and fostered relationships with program beneficiaries and stakeholders including schools, teachers, students, non-profit partners, employee volunteers, government leaders, media, and internal teams
- Produced large-scale events, including a national STEM Fair with schools nationwide and congressional luncheons
- Present reports and ongoing strategy to Executives and global teams
Digital Marketing, Senior Account Executive
DDB WORLDWIDE
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Managed client relationships with Electrolux and Frigidaire Appliances North American teams, monitored annual scope, and developed quarterly recommendations for digital marketing strategy
- Launched campaigns, partnerships, and promotions while maintaining consumer websites and coordinating with social media channels to enhance brand visibility
- Collaborated with clients and internal team to present website analytics and innovative ideas, driving increased sales through targeted strategies
Co-founder, Head of Business Operations
THE GOLD LUSH, LLC.
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Established home decor and plants company, sourced and created products, hired and trained staff to enhance operational efficiency
- Managed real estate deals, set up two pop-up shops in top shopping mall locations of Southern California to increase brand visibility
- Built business by collaborating with event planners on projects and enhancing social media presence to drive customer engagement
Digital Marketing, Account Executive
FLASH POINT COMMUNICATIONS
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Digital Marketing, Account Executive April 2013 – January 2015
- Digital Marketing, Social Media Coordinator April 2012 – April 2013
- Developed and sold scalable digital marketing and social media strategies aligned to client business objectives for product rollouts and seasonal promotions, creating integrated campaign solutions
- Managed 8+ client social media accounts for automotive clients including Ford, Lincoln, Jeep, Dodge, Toyota, Fiat, and Subaru, enhancing brand voice and digital engagement while supporting targeted campaigns
- Lead national and regional client webinars and conference calls to support product adoption, train retail teams, and strengthen client relationships post-sale
- Presented quarterly sales strategies and new business pitches to senior stakeholders, driving account growth and expansion opportunities
- Create case studies and press releases for CEO, strengthening company positioning and industry credibility
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Law & Society
University of California, Riverside
Riverside06.2012
Study Abroad - Fashion & Style, Fine Arts
University of Sussex
Brighton, U.K.08.2011
Skills
Stakeholder management
Strategic planning
Partnership development
Project planning
Budget management
Data-driven decisions
Creative problem solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Interpersonal communication
Relationship building
AWARDS
PEER of the Year Community Impact Award 2026, PEER150 (Samsung Semiconductor)
Corporate Partner of the Year 2024, Silicon Valley Education Foundation (Samsung Semiconductor)
Best Use of Event Technology 2014, Event Marketer (Flash Point Communications)
COMMUNITY
- Caregivers ERG at Samsung, 2023, Present, Founded and currently leading this community group, focused on empowering employees who are caregivers of children, aging parents, or family members with health challenges
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, Volunteer, 2021, Present, Providing neighbors with access to fresh food throughout the Bay Area, by providing packaging and sorting support
- Sacred Heart, Volunteer, 2021, Present, Supporting food and gift distribution around Thanksgiving and winter holidays
- Lollipop Theater, Volunteer, 2019, 2020, Brought movies and entertainment to children confined to hospitals nationwide due to chronic or life-threatening illnesses
- New York Cares, Volunteer, 2016, 2020, Served the local community with various organizations who serve the elderly, homeless, disabled, underserved youth and more
- Restore NYC, Volunteer, 2017, 2020, Fought to end human trafficking in New York and restore the well-being and independence of both foreign and national survivors
Timeline
Corporate Social Responsibility & Employer Branding, Senior Manager
Samsung Semiconductor Inc.
04.2025 - Current
Corporate Citizenship, Program Manager
Samsung Electronics America
11.2016 - 10.2020
Digital Marketing, Senior Account Executive
DDB WORLDWIDE
06.2016 - 11.2016
Co-founder, Head of Business Operations
THE GOLD LUSH, LLC.
09.2015 - 04.2016
Digital Marketing, Account Executive
FLASH POINT COMMUNICATIONS
02.2015 - 04.2016
Study Abroad - Fashion & Style, Fine Arts
University of Sussex
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Law & Society
University of California, Riverside