April Yoder Email & Phone Number

Norfolk, Va, Us

Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Coordinate multiple projects at national and international locations for a highly matrixed organization.• Generate, analyze, and submit project reports in compliance with federal contract requirements.• Monitor project operations and track deliverables using project management software to meet contract deadlines.• Conduct routine conference calls with government officials, customers, and subcontractors to present project status reports, prioritize tasks, and identify and resolve… Show more • Coordinate multiple projects at national and international locations for a highly matrixed organization.• Generate, analyze, and submit project reports in compliance with federal contract requirements.• Monitor project operations and track deliverables using project management software to meet contract deadlines.• Conduct routine conference calls with government officials, customers, and subcontractors to present project status reports, prioritize tasks, and identify and resolve issues. • Serve as back up project manager and assist in the preparation of requests for proposals (RFPs).• Prepare monthly contract reports including data collection, analysis and explanation of variances for presentation to upper management. • Produce bi-weekly detailed financial analysis on project hours and expenditures utilizing financial management software. • Facilitate project budget development and annual forecasting.• Generate and monitor contract agreements and purchase orders with subcontractors. • Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets, process invoices, and prepare and submit financial reports. Show less

United States

• Developed and currently manage all aspects of the EMA Small Grant Program including managing multiple active grants, annual process analysis, distributing funds and reviewing project reports.• Review submitted grant applications for the development of strategic conservation priorities and make funding recommendations to the EMA Board of Directors. • Advise applicants on application-related and technical questions.• Coordinate information and technical guidance across several cross… Show more • Developed and currently manage all aspects of the EMA Small Grant Program including managing multiple active grants, annual process analysis, distributing funds and reviewing project reports.• Review submitted grant applications for the development of strategic conservation priorities and make funding recommendations to the EMA Board of Directors. • Advise applicants on application-related and technical questions.• Coordinate information and technical guidance across several cross functional teams.• Organize and conduct on-line and in person meetings. • Continue to communicate and support in-country partners to build strong relationships, find additional funding opportunities, and raise awareness. • Continue to gain knowledge and develop partnerships with conservation programs through the grant process, communications, and research. Show less

United States

• Assisted in the development and implementation of strategic program goals for the growth and expansion of the committee. • Coordinated fundraisers to provide direct support and technical guidance for local partners to build capacity for wildlife conservation by funding national workshops and providing equipment, husbandry tools, etc. • Experience writing and submitting grant proposals to include the US Fish & Wildlife Service Multinational Species Conservation Fund.• Gained… Show more • Assisted in the development and implementation of strategic program goals for the growth and expansion of the committee. • Coordinated fundraisers to provide direct support and technical guidance for local partners to build capacity for wildlife conservation by funding national workshops and providing equipment, husbandry tools, etc. • Experience writing and submitting grant proposals to include the US Fish & Wildlife Service Multinational Species Conservation Fund.• Gained knowledge of socioeconomic, biological, and political dimensions affecting conservation efforts through partnerships with conservation organizations and communicating with conservationists working in range countries. • Developed and maintain a network of conservation organizations in Africa and Asia. • Traveled internationally to attend and present at the Indonesian Mahout Communication Forum workshops in Sumatra, Indonesia and attended meetings with government officials and high-level staff.• Delivered oral presentations on conservation and management at numerous national and international meetings. • Contributor to various professional publications. Show less

Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Supported multiple program & project managers with purchasing and logistical support as required by contract.• Knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and shipping and receiving procedures. • Negotiated with vendors for best terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.• Analyzed and reported purchasing metrics to provide guidance in budget preparation for managers.• Maintained and updated the vendor database and performed annual vendor… Show more • Supported multiple program & project managers with purchasing and logistical support as required by contract.• Knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and shipping and receiving procedures. • Negotiated with vendors for best terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.• Analyzed and reported purchasing metrics to provide guidance in budget preparation for managers.• Maintained and updated the vendor database and performed annual vendor evaluations. Show less

• Served on the Board of Directors for a non-profit organization supporting the care and conservation of Asian elephants in their range countries. • Participated in the strategic planning process to set goals, determine actions to achieve the goals, and establish timelines. • Reviewed requests for funding and identified conservation priorities. • Communicated with multi-cultural partners.• Organized and coordinated the organization’s largest annual fundraiser.• Prepared and… Show more • Served on the Board of Directors for a non-profit organization supporting the care and conservation of Asian elephants in their range countries. • Participated in the strategic planning process to set goals, determine actions to achieve the goals, and establish timelines. • Reviewed requests for funding and identified conservation priorities. • Communicated with multi-cultural partners.• Organized and coordinated the organization’s largest annual fundraiser.• Prepared and delivered PowerPoint presentations and attended meetings as a representative of the organization.• Contributed articles for the organization’s international newsletter. Show less

United States

• Responsible for the daily care and management of a wide variety of wildlife including African and Asian elephants, great apes, tigers, rhinoceros, and other species from Africa, Asia, and South America at various zoological institutions in the USA. • Supervisory duties included staff and volunteer training, performance evaluations, strategic planning, budgeting, and development and implementation of policies and procedures.

B.S. Biology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Principles Of Elephant Management

Aza Management School