PROFESSIONAL RESUME

APRIL AVEY TRABUCCO

SUMMARY

Dynamic Communications Manager with 20-year progressive career crafting polished, effective campaigns that inspire engagement. Offering excellent management and organizational skills to coordinate multiple, concurrent projects. Articulate, detail-oriented writer with talent for creating engaging content using active listening and storytelling skills.

SKILLS

  • Copywriting / Editing
  • Messaging Strategy
  • Grant Writing
  • Digital Campaigns
  • Public Relations
  • Graphic Design / Branding
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Creation
  • Donor Relations
  • Program Management
  • Strategic Planning

EXPERIENCE

PROVAIL, Seattle, Washington

Digital Engagement Manager (February 2024 – Present)

PROVAIL supports people with disabilities to fulfill their life choices by providing Home & Lifestyle, Employment Services, and Mobility & Communication programs.

  • Manage and execute PROVAIL’s digital engagement and storytelling strategy across email marketing, internal and external newsletters, social media, website, and blog platforms, ensuring accessible, people-first, and mission-aligned communications.
  • Manage and execute integrated digital campaigns supporting fundraising, donor stewardship, advocacy, recruitment, and events, coordinating content across digital channels and associated print marketing collateral.
  • Manage organizational storytelling, including interviews, photo coordination, writing, design, and maintenance of a centralized story bank to support consistent, ethical, and effective use of impact narrative

Marketing & Communications Specialist (April 2024 – February 2024)

  • Execution of marketing communications strategies for internal and external newsletters, digital and direct mail campaigns, and social media to enhance engagement and donations while increasing brand visibility, utilizing accessible and inclusive design principles.
  • Copywriting and design of marketing collateral and materials, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and strategic objectives.
  • Coordination of vendors and external partners to optimize project workflows, ensuring timely delivery of multiple concurrent projects.

ISLAND VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS, Bainbridge Island, Washington

Program Manager (2022 – 2023)

Island Volunteer Caregivers connects neighbors facing challenges related to aging, disability, or adversity with volunteers and resources to support independent and fulfilling lives.

  • Managed 330+ volunteers serving nearly 400 care receivers.
  • Assisted with development of a pilot Wellness Program to combat loneliness among older adults and supervised the implementation.
  • Oversaw program operations, logistics, and marketing and development campaigns.

RAISING RESILIENCE, Bainbridge Island, Washington

Executive Director (2019 – 2022)

Raising Resilience supports the Bainbridge Island community with parenting education, resources, and connections to help families thrive.

  • Managed existing in-person programming and launched online programming, significantly increasing participation and access.
  • Implemented strategic plan for capacity building.
  • Increased both earned and contributed income by 50% over 3 years.
  • Orchestrated acquisition for greater community impact.

Grant Writer / Strategic Planning Consultant (2018 – 2019)

  • Submitted Raising Resilience’s COBI Human Services grant proposal.
  • Facilitated Strategic Planning Process.
  • Created Approved Strategic Plan.

AVEY CONTENT SERVICES, Bainbridge Island, WA
Contractor (2010 – 2024)  

Client List and Services (from most recent):  

>Neurodiverse Connections (education nonprofit)
Strategic planning, Grants consultation
>Artsopolis (cultural engagement software)
Market research, comparative pricing analysis
>Laura Seely VanDyke (community organizer)
SOPS Handbook for Holiday Community Meals Program
>Kristin Cronin Boone, MS, LMFTA (psychotherapy/author)
Platform consulting, structural content editing, digital marketing
>Neurodivergent Bridges (behavioral analyst)
Copywriting, resume services
>The Guidance Team (behavioral coaching)
Copywriting, social media content, and graphic design
>Carl Sussman (realtor)
Copywriting, graphic design, and website development
>Lilitab Tablet Kiosks (tablet solutions)
Copywriting, editorial style sheets, and case studies
>Lisa Bernardin, LMHC (private practice)
Copywriting, social media, and website development for private practice
>Jeff Jacobsen, LMHC (private practice)
Copywriting, social media, and website development for private practice
>The David Lewis Group (real estate)
Copywriting, marketing materials

GRANT WRITING

>Raising Resilience (education nonprofit)
Grant Writer, Strategic Planning
>Ovation! (theatre company)
Grant Writer, Strategic Planning
>First Aid Arts (human services nonprofit)
Grant Writer
>San Jose Jazz (festivals, education, and initiatives) – 6 month contract
Grant Writer
>Mexican Heritage Corporation (cultural nonprofit) – 6 month contract
Grant Writer

AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE OF SAN JOSE, San Jose, CA

Sponsorship and Promotions Manager (August 2002– 2004)

  • Procured new sponsorships and renewed existing deals.
  • Launched Business Club to solicit wider range of collaborative sponsorships.
  • Managed benefit structure and fulfillment.
  • Oversaw marketing, PR, and special events.

THEATREWORKS, Palo Alto, CA

Director of Sales &  Marketing (2001 – 2002)

  • Increased subscriptions by 5% and single ticket sales by 15% by introducing a more consumer-oriented interface online.
  • Pioneered corporate employee discount program, garnering 56 Silicon Valley corporate partnerships. 
  • Diversified audiences through targeted promotions and by establishing a young professionals program.
  • Sat on advisory committee for the National Alliance of Musical Theatre.

NIDEK, INC., Fremont, CA

Marketing Communications & Tradeshow Specialist (1998 – 2001)

  • Assisted in new product launches and managed production of training videos.
  • Coordinated trade shows and handled ad campaigns.

COHERENT MEDICAL, INC., Palo Alto, CA

Sales Coordinator (1995 – 1998)

SOFTWARE / PLATFORMS

Office Suites: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides), Adobe Acrobat.

Project Management: Monday, Asana, Trello

CRM: Salesforce, Go Fund Me PRO (Classy), Raiser’s Edge, Greater Giving

Email Marketing: Mailchimp, Constant Contact

Social Media Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Hootsuite, Hey Orca, Buffer

CMS: WordPress (Elementor & Gutenberg), Wix, Squarespace

Graphic Design: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Express, InDesign, Illustrator, Firefly)

Web Analytics: Google Analytics

Advertising Platforms: Meta Ads Manager

Budgeting: Quicken

CONSULTING / SPECIAL PROJECTS

FRIENDS OF THE BAINBRIDGE TROLL

Social Media & Email Campaigns for Pia the Peacekeeper, a Way of the Bird King Dambo Troll (2023)

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND METRO PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

YES for Parks / Levy Renewal Committee: Social Media and Newsletter Content. Ballot copy (2021)

OVATION ovationmtb.com

Board Member: Grants, Social Media Content, Poster and Postcard Design (2016)

ARTSOPOLIS artsopolis.com

Event Liaison, Web and Print Copywriting (2004-2013)

AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE OF SAN JOSE amtsj.org

Group Sales Manager (August 2007-December 2007)

TABARD tabardtheatre.org

Marketing, Sponsorships, & Public Relations(2004- 2009)

EDUCATION

AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts (one of America’s premier conservatories for the performing arts), New York, NY.  Graduated, 1992

CERTIFICATIONS

Content Marketing Certified: Hubspot Academy (November 15, 2023 – December 15, 2025)

HOBBIES

Creative Writing, Singing, Yoga, Performing Arts, Community Volunteer, Arts Patron