April Catarella
Director Of Client Services at Gambel Communications- Claim this Profile
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Jason Navarro
Awesome at connecting people and driving an engine to fulfill dreams!
Angie Jordin
I worked with April from 2011 until 2012 at MDA. April is very hardworking, smart, and devoted to the families served by MDA and the sponsors we work with. She is solution oriented, creative, and results driven. She keeps her promises to MDA Sponsors and her passion for her work shows in her efforts to help families and children with muscle disease. In my time working with her I saw her grow her muscle walk, muscle team, mobile, and lock up events. She brought on a MAJOR sponsor for MDA, not just locally for herself, but for the entire region. She is a pleasure to work with; fun, funny, genuine, and very professional. You can depend on April!
Jason Navarro
Awesome at connecting people and driving an engine to fulfill dreams!
Angie Jordin
I worked with April from 2011 until 2012 at MDA. April is very hardworking, smart, and devoted to the families served by MDA and the sponsors we work with. She is solution oriented, creative, and results driven. She keeps her promises to MDA Sponsors and her passion for her work shows in her efforts to help families and children with muscle disease. In my time working with her I saw her grow her muscle walk, muscle team, mobile, and lock up events. She brought on a MAJOR sponsor for MDA, not just locally for herself, but for the entire region. She is a pleasure to work with; fun, funny, genuine, and very professional. You can depend on April!
Jason Navarro
Awesome at connecting people and driving an engine to fulfill dreams!
Angie Jordin
I worked with April from 2011 until 2012 at MDA. April is very hardworking, smart, and devoted to the families served by MDA and the sponsors we work with. She is solution oriented, creative, and results driven. She keeps her promises to MDA Sponsors and her passion for her work shows in her efforts to help families and children with muscle disease. In my time working with her I saw her grow her muscle walk, muscle team, mobile, and lock up events. She brought on a MAJOR sponsor for MDA, not just locally for herself, but for the entire region. She is a pleasure to work with; fun, funny, genuine, and very professional. You can depend on April!
Jason Navarro
Awesome at connecting people and driving an engine to fulfill dreams!
Angie Jordin
I worked with April from 2011 until 2012 at MDA. April is very hardworking, smart, and devoted to the families served by MDA and the sponsors we work with. She is solution oriented, creative, and results driven. She keeps her promises to MDA Sponsors and her passion for her work shows in her efforts to help families and children with muscle disease. In my time working with her I saw her grow her muscle walk, muscle team, mobile, and lock up events. She brought on a MAJOR sponsor for MDA, not just locally for herself, but for the entire region. She is a pleasure to work with; fun, funny, genuine, and very professional. You can depend on April!
Credentials
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Building Resilience
LinkedInApr, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Managing Stress for Positive Change
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Content Marketing: Social Media
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Marketing Foundations: The Marketing Funnel
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Public Relations Foundations
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Writing a Marketing Plan
LinkedInApr, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Gambel Communications
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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Director Of Client Services
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Apr 2022 - Present
Oversee the agency’s internal systems to optimize client relationships, provide strategic leadership on client campaigns and lead agency in social media practices.
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Communications Strategist
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Jun 2021 - Present
Coordination of media relations, social media, community relations, and special event planning and management for clients in a variety of industries.
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Muscular Dystrophy Association
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Director (Louisiana)
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Jun 2018 - Mar 2021
Lead MDA team by spearheading corporate partnerships, development programs, special events, marketing, public relations and strategic planning to raise awareness about MDA’s mission and services; increased revenue by 5-12% annually through business development, maintaining relationships and reducing expenses. Lead MDA team by spearheading corporate partnerships, development programs, special events, marketing, public relations and strategic planning to raise awareness about MDA’s mission and services; increased revenue by 5-12% annually through business development, maintaining relationships and reducing expenses.
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Einstein Charter Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Manager
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
Responsible for development of engaging communication and marketing material for New Orleans’ charter school network and individual school locations; built social media platforms for network increasing awareness and enrollment. Responsible for development of engaging communication and marketing material for New Orleans’ charter school network and individual school locations; built social media platforms for network increasing awareness and enrollment.
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Executive Director (Greater New Orleans/Baton Rouge)
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2015
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Montgomery Biscuits Baseball
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Manager (Director of Fan Entertainment)
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Aug 2005 - Jan 2010
Directed game production and entertainment including corporate partner activation; oversaw community relations including brand awareness and public appearances; collaborated on yearly marketing plans and execution. Directed game production and entertainment including corporate partner activation; oversaw community relations including brand awareness and public appearances; collaborated on yearly marketing plans and execution.
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Louisiana IceGators
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative/Sales Assistant
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May 2003 - May 2005
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Education
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1999 - 2003
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Bachelors of Arts, Mass Communication -
2017 - 2020
Udemy.com
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1995 - 1999
Slidell High School
High School -
2022 - 2022
Ragan Communications
Certificate of Completion, Social Media Conference 2022
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