Candidate for City Council

April Riddick

1013 1/12 South Sixth Street 484-764-9755 Allentown PA [email protected]

EXPERIENCE Wells Fargo (a.k.a., First Union, Wachovia), Allentown, PA December 1999 – August 2010

Teller / Roving Teller / Certified Notary

 Traveled within a 25-50 mile radius to banks that required a qualified, experienced teller to perform banking responsibilities  Handled money and processed check deposits, safe drops, ATM processing, safety deposit box transactions, and money shipments  Supervised new hires  Educated customers on proper maintenance of their finances  Notarized loan and banking documents  Addressed customer needs with proficiency

Customer Service Representative

 Resolved customer problems under very difficult circumstances  Addressed a wide variety of customer banking needs including investments, planning, and specialized product information  Referred customers to other resources within the bank as needed  Was directly accountable for customer satisfaction

Sunoco A-Plus Mini-Mart / Gas Station, Allentown, PA February 1992 – December 1999

Store Attendant (First Shift; Solo Third Shift)

 Wore many hats. Served as cashier, lottery machine attendant and stock person among other roles  Handled shipping and receiving, money drops, food preparation, inventory management and auditing

Fayva Shoe Store, Allentown, PA November 1990 – August 1991 Customer Service Representative and Third Key Holder

 Managed shipping, receiving and inventory of merchandise  Managed daily store closing cash-out and reconciliation

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JIK Incorporated (Wholesale Clothing Manufacturer), Allentown, PA May 1988 – November 1989

Cutting Room Bookkeeper

 Issued the work orders for manufacturing  Kept records of all materials used in processing garments  Ordered materials and conducted daily inventory

BBM Association, Allentown, PA (Local Non-Profit Association of Businesses) March 1987 – June 1988

Event Coordinator / Secretary / Bookkeeper

 Organized association meetings and local community events; managed all aspects including advertising and entertainment  Verified that the member businesses were in good standing and that all membership information was correct  Kept records of banking activity and business activities

EDUCATION Star Beauty Academy, Bethlehem, PA September 1992 – June 1994 Obtained a diploma in Cosmetology.

Northampton County Community College, Bethlehem, PA September 1998 – June 1990 Completed coursework in paralegal studies and basic accounting.

Louis E. Dieruff High School, Allentown, PA Graduated in 1985 with advanced coursework in Art

LEADERSHIP Certified Public Notary, April 2003 – March 2011 ACTIVITIES Treasurer, Allentown City Democratic Committee, May 2009 – Present

Allentown Athletics Little League Association, July 1991 – Present Currently serving as Secretary and Board Member. Actively involved in coaching of teams (Football, T-Ball and Cheer) as well as supervision of adult coaches. Responsible for compliance with all Suburban Youth League Association and AA Youth Leagues rules and guidelines for organization, registration, ethics, and safety. My position requires an annual State of Pennsylvania criminal background check. April Riddick Candidate for City Council Personal Statement April 18, 2012

I am originally from Allentown, born and raised here all my life. I am very proud of my city and proud of the person that I have become. I have seen Allentown grow from a small town to what it is now, and I see great potential here. My family benefited through the years, as members of the Allentown work force during the boom years, at BellSouth/AT&T, Bethlehem Steel, and Mack Trucks. My family has experienced hard times as well. Today Allentown is on an upward growth path that is long overdue.

I’m applying for City Council because I believe that I can help this city. Allentown needs leaders who have the vision to move the city forward. I know that with change you will have serious decisions that may not be easy, but actions have to be done in order to achieve the goal. I have the strength to make tough decisions and do what is necessary, believe it or not, because of my experience with Little League. I can tell you that dealing with parent and children can be hard, especially when you are a volunteer, but I believe in personal integrity and I act with empathy and respect for everyone. It is important that leaders set the right example and show strong personal values every day.

My strongest personal qualities and strengths include the following:

 I get things done and do what I say I will do  I do not shy away from hard decisions  I am results-oriented and I look for solutions  I know how to create something out of nothing and make it grow  I am a hard worker and I will fight for Allentown

I thank you for considering me as a candidate for the City Council vacancy and for taking the time to read the information that I have sent you. Please give me the opportunity to move forward in the application process and I will show you that I have what it takes to serve with the Council and improve our city.