INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY PROFILE - APRIL V. SYKES CONTACT INFORMATION Name: April V. Sykes Email: april_sykes@proton.me Portfolio: https://aprilsykes.com Phone: Available upon request Location: Pacific Northwest, Washington State ACADEMIC STATUS • Currently enrolled in Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems • Olympic College, Expected graduation 2025 • Current GPA: 3.94 • CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) candidate 2025 INTERNSHIP TARGETS • Project Management Intern • IT Intern / Technology Intern • Business Analyst Intern • Operations Intern • Systems Administration Intern • Program Coordinator Intern UNIQUE VALUE FOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS • 20+ years professional IT experience brings mature perspective • Proven leadership experience with teams of 8+ professionals • Self-directed learner with exceptional academic performance (3.94 GPA) • Strong work ethic demonstrated through decades of 24x7 operations • Excellent communication skills bridging technical and business stakeholders • Real-world project coordination experience in enterprise environments AVAILABILITY FOR INTERNSHIPS • Flexible scheduling around academic commitments • Available for part-time during school terms • Full-time availability during academic breaks • Can accommodate various shift schedules • Immediate start possible PREFERRED INTERNSHIP ARRANGEMENT • Duration: 3-12 months (flexible based on program) • Hours: 10-40 hours per week (based on academic schedule) • Location: Local Pacific Northwest preferred, open to remote • Compensation: Open to paid or unpaid based on learning opportunity • Academic Credit: Can arrange for academic credit if applicable WHAT I BRING TO YOUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM • Mature, reliable professional with proven track record • Ability to contribute immediately with minimal training • Leadership potential demonstrated through prior supervisory roles • Technical depth in IT infrastructure and systems • Academic excellence showing commitment to learning • Professional network and industry connections LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Gain formal project management methodology experience • Apply academic PM concepts in real-world business environment • Develop skills in project planning, execution, and monitoring • Learn industry-standard PM tools and software • Build portfolio of documented project management achievements • Network with PM professionals and potential mentors SKILLS I CAN CONTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY • Team coordination and leadership • Technical systems knowledge • Process documentation and improvement • Vendor and stakeholder communication • Risk assessment and problem-solving • Quality assurance and testing • Training and mentoring junior staff TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES • Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) • Basic project management tools (Jira, Confluence) • IT infrastructure and systems administration • Database management and SQL • Network administration fundamentals • Documentation and technical writing ACADEMIC PROJECTS & RELEVANT COURSEWORK • Project Management Fundamentals • Systems Analysis and Design • Business Process Management • Information Systems Strategy • Database Design and Management • Network Security and Administration PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES • Former supervisors from Dell Technologies partnership • Academic references from Olympic College faculty • Professional colleagues from IT industry • Available upon request with contact information LOCAL COMPANIES OF INTEREST • Microsoft (Redmond, Bellevue) • Amazon (Seattle, Bellevue) • Boeing (Seattle, Everett, Renton) • T-Mobile (Bellevue) • Expedia Group (Seattle) • Zillow (Seattle) • Starbucks (Seattle) • Costco (Issaquah) • REI (Kent) • Nordstrom (Seattle) • Local government agencies • Healthcare organizations (UW Medicine, Virginia Mason, etc.) • Financial institutions (BECU, Washington Federal, etc.) • Educational institutions (UW, WSU, community colleges) INTERNSHIP PROGRAM BENEFITS • Mentoring opportunity for PM professionals • Fresh academic perspective on established processes • Reliable, mature intern who requires minimal supervision • Potential pipeline for future full-time hiring • Academic partnership opportunities with Olympic College • Diverse experience bringing different viewpoints COMPENSATION EXPECTATIONS • Open to unpaid internships for valuable learning experience • Prefer paid internships when budget allows • Flexible on compensation structure (hourly, stipend, etc.) • Value learning opportunity over compensation • Can discuss academic credit arrangements TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS • Reliable transportation for local positions • Professional attire and presentation • Own laptop and basic technology setup • Flexible with parking/commuting arrangements • Available for occasional travel if needed BACKGROUND & SECURITY • Clean professional background • Eligible for security clearance if required • Professional references spanning 20+ year career • Strong work history with no employment gaps • Committed to confidentiality and professional ethics WHY CHOOSE APRIL FOR YOUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM? • Exceptional combination of real-world experience and academic excellence • Mature professional who will represent your organization well • Self-motivated learner who will maximize the internship opportunity • Potential to contribute beyond typical intern capabilities • Strong candidate for conversion to full-time employment • Genuine passion for project management and career transition CONTACT FOR INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Email: april_sykes@proton.me Subject: Internship Opportunity - April V. Sykes Portfolio: https://aprilsykes.com Resume: Available in multiple formats upon request --- Last Updated: January 2025 Availability: Immediate for part-time, flexible for full-time arrangements