April Akins, Pmp
About April Akins, Pmp
April Akins is a Bid Manager at TomTom with extensive experience in project management across various industries, including automotive and healthcare.
Current Position at TomTom
April Akins, PMP, currently holds the position of Bid Manager at TomTom in Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States, a role she has been in since 2021. At TomTom, she is responsible for managing the bidding process, ensuring that proposals align with client requirements, and overseeing project deliverables. Her role is critical in securing new business and maintaining customer satisfaction.
Previous Roles at TomTom
Before her current role, April Akins served as a Project Manager at TomTom from 2018 to 2021 in Farmington Hills, MI. During her tenure, she managed multiple projects, focusing on timelines, budgets, and team coordination to successfully deliver solutions. Her experience in project management was pivotal in enhancing operational efficiency and meeting client expectations.
Experience at Ford Motor Company
April Akins worked as a Senior Project Manager at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, from 2016 to 2018. In this position, she led significant projects, managed cross-functional teams, and ensured the alignment of project outcomes with organizational goals. Her work contributed to the successful implementation of various automotive projects.
Roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
From 2015 to 2016, April Akins was employed as a Project Manager/Delivery Lead at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in Detroit, Michigan. Within eight months, she managed and delivered numerous initiatives, focusing on process improvement and efficient project execution. This role strengthened her ability to handle high-stakes projects in the healthcare sector.
Professional Tenure at IBM
April Akins has an extensive history with IBM, having held various positions including Project Manager (2013-2014), 2xB Systems Administrator/Project Lead (2012-2013) in Dearborn, MI, and Program Coordinator/Operations Lead (2011) in Wayne, PA. During her stint at IBM, she handled project coordination, systems administration, and operations management, honing her skills in IT project management and operational optimization.
Work at Kelly Services
April Akins' career at Kelly Services spanned multiple roles in Troy, MI, including Operations Supervisor (2008-2010), Global Learning Analyst (2005-2008), and Hotline Analyst (2002-2005). Over these years, she supervised operations, analyzed global learning frameworks, and provided hotline support, gaining a wealth of experience in operational and analytical roles.