What Does Support in April Look Like?
We are so excited to announce our latest addition to our team, April Stroud. April is the epitome of a dream come true…literally!
Last year when I moved to my new home, I was struggling with an injured hip and was having a horrible time walking, sitting and standing. Needless to say, packing and lifting was out of the question. A friend referred me to someone she trusted who she thought might be able to help me. That trusted person was April.
During the 3 weeks of packing, April became my moving angel.
I was so touched by her kindness and sincere desire to help me that I started musing about whether she might, one day, have any interest in real estate and working for us.
Fast forward nine months later, our real estate practice is flourishing, and I realize that we were in need of more support.
While working on the job description for an Executive Assistant, a close friend of mine remembered me talking endearingly about April and suggested that I reach out to her on a lark. To my huge delight, our timing was perfect, and the rest is history.
As my Executive Assistant , April brings 22 years of local business experience which includes a wide array of services from Staging Assistant to Tamara Ruccione at Santa Barbara Staging Solutions to hospitality at the beautiful Santa Barbara Inn, and a 10 year career with Santa Barbara Axxess in almost every capacity from customer service, design, and accounting to VP of Operations. April is a graduate of UCSB.
As a newer mom, April’s focus extends to raising the happiest, kindest, and most imaginative little human she can. She enjoys all that Santa Barbara has to offer, especially hiking and playing in the park with her toddling kiddo. She also enjoys line dancing and spending time in Hawaii with her family.
The moral of this story is: don’t dismiss musings for frivolity! From now on, when I find myself daydreaming, I will remember my April angel and know that even subtle nudges are worthy of exploration.
WELCOME ABOARD, APRIL! We are so excited and blessed to have you with us.