Kevin April
He/him
One of my highest academic goals was to obtain a Masters degree in Real Estate Development from a top tier institution. Though it took approximately 14 years, 6 schools, 4 cities, 3 jobs, and 1 Bachelor of Arts to accomplish this, I am very proud to say that I graduated from an Ivy league school (Columbia University) with this degree. While my initial attempts at college were fraught with a myriad of issues beyond my control, once I transferred to a more neurodivergent "friendly" school, I was able achieve the standards of excellence I had earlier in my academic career. I was able to graduate with a 3.96 GPA and was nominated to three honors societies for my efforts. I did not have your typical 4-year college experience (though in all honesty, if I had a "C's get degrees" mentality), I might have, but I do not (and I am glad I do not). Throughout this long process I gained unique perspectives on perseverance, hard work, accepting and embracing my neurodivergences, learning the "hard way", and the power of mental fortitude. I look forward to bringing the knowledge and insights gained from my journey to companies who embrace neurodivergence and understand the value of having an employee who took a different path than most.
Ideal Workplace Values
Flexible, Creative, Inclusive, Empowering, Strive for Excellence, Supportive, Opportunities for Growth (personally and professionally)
Location
New York, New York, US
Open To
Full Time JobFreelance/Contract WorkWork Settings
In-PersonHybridRemoteCareer Interests
Art & CreativeBusiness & FinancialSales & MarketingLeadership & ManagementNeuroexceptional Talents
I am a strategic and creative "outside the box" thinker who excels in leading projects and communicating with fellow colleagues. By utilizing active listening and other best practices, I am able to quickly determine the strengths and weaknesses of my team members and thus can delegate tasks while promoting effective collaboration in order to create outstanding work.