Professional Speaker l Entrepreneur l DEI Strategist l HR Consultant l Chief Human Resources Officer
APRIL SIMPKINS SHRM-CP, PHR, - April is a dually certified HR Professional with 30 years of executive-level Human Resources experience. April is an HR Consultant, and the Chief Human Resources Officer for Totalhr, a human resources services firm focused on supporting the HR needs of small- to mid-sized businesses. She has helped more than 1000 business owners shape and develop their human capital.
April's experience and expertise, coupled with her continued study of Human Resources trends, has made her a trusted advisor for many in the business community. It also led to an invitation to The Business Journal Leadership Trust, which allows April to share her expertise with leaders nationwide. She has been a requested presenter and guest speaker for organizations that include Harvard University Extension School, Winthrop University, The Citadel, EEOC, and The City of Charleston, to name a few. She is also a member of the SHRM Speakers Bureau.
April is a
board member of both the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the
SC Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). She is the Chapter Chair for the
Charlotte affiliate of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO), a non-profit membership organization for women
presidents, CEOs, and managing directors of privately held, multimillion-dollar
companies. In 2016 WPO honored April with the Woman of Color Award for her
business achievements.
April was the
Diversity Director for the South Carolina Society for Human Resources
Management from 2018 - 2020. In 2020 April received the Unsung Hero Award from
Greenville SHRM for her exemplary leadership in Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion. Her service and commitment to the HR community and the profession's
advancement led to her selection as a member of the HR Advisory Board for Winthrop
University in Rock Hill,
SC. She works with a team of HR thought leaders who have been charged with
designing the human resources undergraduate and postgraduate degree curriculum
and programs.
April has
received many awards and honors for her business acumen. Her awards
include: the 2020 Women In Business Achievement Award from the Charlotte
Business Journal, the 2018 Fort Mill/ Tega Cay Business Person of The Year
Award from the York County Regional Chamber, the Movers & Shaker
Award given by Business Leader Magazine and, in 2016, April was named one of
Charlotte's 50 Most Influential Women by Mecklenburg Times.
April is a
classically trained pianist, an avid runner, athlete, mother, wife, and
entrepreneur.
(96) Ratings
AP
Apr 22nd 2022
Great Experience!
EP
Mar 9th 2022
good
DC
Feb 21st 2022
I believe the presentation provided a great comprehensive overview of the types of crisis a business may encounter and tips on how to prepare in advance.
LT
Dec 18th 2021
April Simpkins is great. I could listen to her all day!
KA
Dec 17th 2021
I will be passing along this info to our HR Manager
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