APRIL L. DOBBS
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my uniquely diverse background to positively impact the community.
EDUCATION
May 2001 Savannah State University
Bachelors of Science Environmental Science & Chemistry
WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2007-Present IntelSat Ellenwood, GA
Scheduling Coordinator
? Responsible for managing occasional use bookings requests on Intelsat owned or controlled resources.
? Responsible for booking occasional use requests for service and providing a liaison to Operations, Sales and Special Events, providing great knowledge of the satellite industry and exceptional customer service.
Feb. 2007-May 2007 Fox News 5 WTTG/ WDCA Washington, DC
Traffic Coordinator/Copy Editor
? Responsible for preparing daily program log for scheduled programs and assigning promotional material to appropriate time slot using computerized scheduling system.
Jan. 2007-Feb. 2007 Brookfield Properties Washington, DC
Administrative Assistant (Temp)
? Provided support for property management department and directly to Senior Property Manager.
? Performed basic to advanced administrative duties: switchboard, greeting guests, accommodating tenant requests, distributing porters, processing invoices, contract composition and editing, receiving and shipping parcel, filing and cataloging, scheduling building maintenance and repairs, security verification, and correspondence.
Sept. 2006-Jan. 2007 Baltimore City Public Schools Baltimore, MD
Long Term Substitute Teacher - Doris M. Johnson High School #426
? Instruction of 9th Grade English Composition and Literature in accordance with required curriculum of Baltimore City Public School System
Nov. 1998-Sept. 2006 Cumulus Broadcasting Savannah, GA
WEAS 93.1 FM “E93” - Music Director / On-Air Personality
? Host of “The Midday Vibe”- Mid-days Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm
? Responsible for composition of music play-list for urban formatted radio station
? Arranged and administered meetings with record representatives of major labels and nationally recording artists
? Collaborated with Promotions and Marketing Directors to orchestrate and oversee execution of station promotions and activities
? Directly assisted Operations and General Manager with administrative details
? Responsible for composition and presentation of promotional and sales proposals
? Coordinated executive meetings with record representatives of major labels and nationally recording artists
July 2002- Nov. 2003 Bloomingdale’s Atlanta, GA
Sales Associate/Specialists -Ralph Lauren/INC
? Interacted closely with brand executives to determine and research needs for regional consumers
? Developed and facilitated presentations for administrative executives
? Managed progress of merchandise sales and analysis of potential trends
? Generate, develop, and close sales opportunities with apparel consumers
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Outlook, SchedulAll, Selector, Maestro, Prophet, Cool Edit Pro, Pro Tools, 360 Shortcut Systems, Wizard Editing Systems, DCS
ACCOLADES & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
? American Diabetes Assoc. – Candidate & Campaign Manager
? Big Brother/Big Sister – Volunteer (5 years)
? Habitat for Humanity – Volunteer
? St. Jude Cancer Research – Volunteer
? National Breast Cancer Assoc. – Volunteer
? March of Dimes – Volunteer
? American Red Cross - Volunteer