April L. Ashby

414 212 5205 | april [ at ] aprilashby.com  | www.aprilashby.com
@aprilashby
address information available upon request.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hospital Corporation of America, Nashville, Tennessee
EMR Implementation Analyst, September 2014 to Present

Implement electronic medical record (EMR) technology at medical practices. Execute successful implementation tasks for assigned practices following the HCA standard implementation toolkit. Function as primary liaison between the practice and support departments/teams. Drive resolution of end user EMR issues.

Stellata Collective, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Dallas, Texas
Co-Founder and Social Media and Web Design Director, January 2011 to Present

Provide custom web design solutions and social media management consulting for individuals and small businesses, with a focus on artists and arts organizations. Specialize in Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and LinkedIn profile setup and maintenance, and WordPress design.

Parallon, Franklin, Tennessee
Training Developer, June 2013 to August 2014

Developed content-specific, competency-based education material for enterprise implementation of Concuity application. Coordinated project for conversion of instructor led training content to asynchronous distance learning content. Delivered training programs (instructor-led, virtual, web- based). Managed project tasks and delegated assignments.

Training Specialist, April 2013 to May 2013

Provided live training and support for users of payment compliance application. Created and edited written and distance learning training content.

Trintech, Inc., Addison, Texas
ASP Training Specialist, October 2011 to Present

Led live and virtual training sessions with users and administrators of financial management software solutions. Configured applications according to customized specifications. Provided best practices consulting on use of applications. Managed multiple implementations concurrently.

Dreamers Center for Creative Arts, Delafield, Wisconsin
Intern
, May 2010 to February 2011

Identified, researched, wrote, and presented research studies on the importance of creativity, existing creative arts offerings, benchmarking information for creative arts centers throughout the United States, and grant opportunities. Designed a comprehensive website. Wrote, designed, and published content for website. Developed comprehensive social media marketing plan. Set up and maintained social media profiles. Volunteered at center events.

Higher Ed Holdings, Dallas, Texas
Enrollment Coordinator
,November 2007 to August 2008

Managed database of enrolled students to ensure implementation of coursework. Compiled data and created reports to measure sales and enrollment trends. Registered students in coursework and maintained data to reflect changes in enrollment status. Assisted students in enrollment process.

Kaplan Professional Schools, Carrollton, Texas
IIM Coordinato
r,July 2007 to November 2007

Provided support for Online Courses and IIM Learning Management System and ensured appropriate use within Southwest Region. Designed training materials and tutorials for new employees and students. Trained new employees on courses, websites, and systems.

Customer Service Representative, September 2006 to July 2007

Developed curriculum for new employee training. Trained new customer service representatives. Provided prompt and effect customer service to students. Assisted students in resolving issues related to enrollment, payment, and certification.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Office of Regional Counsel, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Intern
, Summer 2010

Reviewed, researched, and prepared litigation reports for tort claims against the VA under the Federal Tort Claims Act involving personal injury and property damage. Prepared memoranda on labor union and employment discrimination issues. Edited and cite-checked briefs for submission to Merit Systems Protection Board panels and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission panels. Researched arbitration decisions on labor unions and employment discrimination. Observed VA EEO meetings. Observed EEOC pre-hearing proceedings and depositions.

National Sports Law Institute, Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Research Assistant
, Fall 2009, Summer 2010, Fall 2010
Intern, Spring 2010

Analyzed and briefed decisions by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Acquired, categorized, indexed current decisions by the CAS for use in the CAS Electronic Project.

Professor Irene Calboli, Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Research Assistant
, Summer 2010 to Fall 2010

Edited and cite-checked articles on trademark law. Briefed trademark and international intellectual property case law and material for use in classes. Created PowerPoint slides for use in classes.

EDUCATION

Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Juris Doctor
, May 2011

Journal: Marquette Sports Law Review, Member 2009-10
Moot Court: Moot Court Board, Associate Justice for National Moot Court Competition
2010 Jenkins Honors Moot Court Competition, Participant
Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, Participant
Leadership: International Law Society, President
Student Bar Association, Third Year Representative
Sports Law Society, Member
Study Abroad: Southwestern Law School Program
International Sports and International Art Law, London, England, Summer 2009

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in History,
August 2006
Minor: English

Honors: Dean’s List, College of Liberal Arts, Summer 2004
Activities: Aggie School Volunteers, Member, 2005-2006
Study Abroad: Texas A&M University Program
Architecture and Photography, England and Scotland, Summer 2005

CERTIFICATES

National Sports Law Institute, Sports Law Certificate, Awarded May 2011

BAR ADMISSIONS

Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners, May 2011
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, May 2011

 MEMBERSHIPS

State Bar of Wisconsin (2011 – Present)
Texas Aggie Bar Association (2011 – Present)
American Bar Association (2010 – Present)
The Association of Former Students (Texas A&M University) (2006 – Present)

 COMMUNITY SERVICE

Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, Carrollton, Texas
English as a Second Language Teacher/Program Coordinator,
2006-2008

 COMPUTER SKILLS

Electronic Health Records, Advanced Proficiency (eClinicalWorks)
Microsoft Office Suite, Expert Proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
Virtual Meeting Technology, Advanced Proficiency (GoToMeeting and Webinar, Citrix WebEx)
Social Media, Advanced Proficiency (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, FourSquare, Blogging)
Web Design, Advanced Proficiency (HTML, CSS, PHP, WordPress)
Adobe Suite, Advanced Proficiency (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
Search Engine Optimization, Intermediate Proficiency

 LANGUAGE SKILLS

French, Conversational
Russian, Limited

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