April King, SHRM-CP

April King, SHRM-CP, has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies.

April most recently worked at American Enterprise Group, Inc. as the Director of Employee Engagement and Development. Prior to this role, they served as an Organizational Change Coach.

Before joining American Enterprise Group, Inc., April was employed at VP Group as the Executive Director Institute Development and then as the Institute Director.

April'searlier experience includes working at Aveda Institute Des Moines, where they held multiple roles including Institute Director, Communications Coordinator, and Experience Center Manager.

April's earliest work experience was at Von Maur, where they spent ten years holding various positions such as Manager. April'sresponsibilities in these roles included managing teams, handling business operations, and overseeing recruitment and training.

April King, SHRM-CP has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Simpson College, which was obtained between 2004 and 2006. April also holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Marketing from Des Moines Area Community College, earned between 1996 and 1998. In 1998 and 1999, they attended Grand View University, although no specific degree is mentioned.

In terms of additional certifications, April obtained the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designation from SHRM in January 2022. April completed the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education in May 2021. In February 2021, they received the LOMA 281: Meeting Customer Needs with Insurance and Annuities certification from LOMA. In December 2020, they completed the Executive Business Series: Strategies for Racial Equality program offered by Des Moines Business Record. April also earned the Crucial Conversations Certified Trainer certification from VitalSmarts in May 2020. In April 2020, they obtained the Health Insurance Advanced Studies, Part A certification from America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). Additionally, they completed the Kids Yoga Instructor Training from Power Life in June 2019. In July 2019, they acquired the Iowa Program for Alcohol Compliance certification from the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division, as well as the Commissions Notary certification from the State of Iowa in June 2019.