April Keizer

April Keizer, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, CPTD has a diverse range of work experiences in the field of human resources and talent development. April has worked at Harris as a Sr Human Capital Generalist, Talent Development Manager, Senior Talent Development Manager, and currently serves as the Director of Human Capital. At IRET, April held the position of Human Resources Manager where they oversaw various HR functions including recruitment, talent development, employee relations, and compliance. Prior to that, they worked at Lenscrafters as a Lab Manager, providing general management support. April also has experience as a Pension Accountant at Federated Funeral Directors of America. Overall, April's work experience showcases their expertise in HR and talent development, with a strong track record of leadership and a focus on compliance, employee engagement, and training.

April Keizer, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, CPTD, attended the Minnesota School of Business from 2006 to 2009, where they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General. April then pursued further education at the same institution from 2010 to 2013 and obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a focus on Human Resources. Prior to their college education, April attended Springfield Southeast High School, although specific details of their degree or field of study are not provided.

April Keizer has also obtained multiple additional certifications throughout their career. In 2014, they became a Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). In 2015, they earned the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designation from SHRM. In 2017, April became a Certified Facilitator for "What Motivates Me" through The Culture Works. In 2018, they obtained certifications as a DiSC Certified Facilitator from Everything DiSC: A Wiley Brand, and in the TKI Conflict Mode Instrument from Killman Diagnostics. April also became a Certified Facilitator for Real Colors through the National Curriculum & Training Institute in the same year. In 2020, they obtained the accreditation of "The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Accredited Facilitator" from Wiley. In 2021, April earned the Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner designation from Prosci and became a Certified Professional in Talent Development through ATD CI - The ATD Certification Institute. Additionally, in May 2021, they acquired the TechSmith Camtasia 2020 Explorer certification from TechSmith Corporation.