April Cole

April Cole is an experienced professional in talent development and sales effectiveness, currently serving as Director of Global Talent Development and Global Sales Effectiveness at MasterCard since May 2015. Previously, April held several roles at CenturyLink Technology Solutions from March 2008 to May 2015, including Senior Channel Enablement Manager, where responsibilities included enabling enterprise B2B sales professionals and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive revenue growth. Earlier career experience includes positions as a Learning and Development Consultant, Program Manager, and Project Coordinator within the same organization, focusing on training needs analysis, onboarding programs, and training coordination. Additional experience includes working as a Human Resources Associate at Cassidy Turley and as an Employment Representative at AG Edwards and Sons. April holds a Master’s Degree in International Affairs and Human Resources from Washington University in St. Louis and a BA in Political Science from Saint Louis University.