April B. Jones is President and CEO of A Plan For You, LLC. Her mission is to assist clients develop the strategy, motivation and accountability required to succeed in their business and personal lives. She works to enhance the capacity of small -sized enterprises by providing technical assistance, innovative IT solutions, enterprise development expertise, growth strategies and educational tools.

Ms. Jones' knowledge of business and professionalism is supported by working with corporations, non-profit and charity organizations. She has over 15 years of experience with the U.S. Federal Government in management and information technology, 8+ years consulting experience with churches and small business enterprises.

Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Jones has co-authored several books, been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Global Network for Outstanding Professionals, serves on the International Advisory Board for the Professional Woman's Network, the Board of Directors for the Berry Valley Homeowner's Association, holds a double Master Degree in Information Management with a specialization in Government from Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York and Telecommunication and Information Systems from Capitol College in Laurel, Maryland and a Doctor of Business Administration from Northcentral University in Prescott, Arizona.

Ms. Jones has been certified by The Professional Woman Network as a Professional Coach, Diversity Trainer & Consultant, Wellness Trainer and Youth Trainer. She conducts workshops and seminars that have been presented throughout the United States and abroad. The workshops and seminars conducted consist of topics such as: Women in Management, Women as Leaders, The Superwoman Syndrome, Leadership Skills, The Assertive Woman, Customer Service, Diversity and Emotional Wellness for Women.

She's certified by Survival Skills Education and Development© as a Facilitator of Survival Skills Programs. The Survival Skills programs were developed in response to the overwhelming multiplicity of needs evidenced by various at-risk populations and because of the lack of community-based, research-based programs built on sound behavioral principles and methodology.

Professional Organizations

• Professional Woman Speakers Bureau
• National Association of Female Executives
• Professional Woman Author's Institute
• Federally Employed Women
• Better Business Bureau
• National Association of Government Contractors
• U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce

Notary

• State of Maryland Notary Public

Business Preference Programs

• District of Columbia Certified Business Enterprise (LSDZ57592062010)
• Maryland Department of Transportation Minority Business Enterprise (08-163)
• Prince George's County Certified Business Enterprise (08-4433)