April Ibarra

About April Ibarra

I help workplace, commercial real estate, and design leaders navigate the fast-changing demands of workplace and real estate by translating vision into clear, confident action. With nearly three decades of experience, I balance creativity and constraints, aligning teams around solutions that work. My strength is strategic partnership — connecting people, simplifying complexity, and elevating the human experience at every step.HOW TO WORK WITH ME1. Bring Me in Early for Strategic AlignmentI help teams get clear, fast.Whether it’s a new HQ, a phased rollout, or a concept that’s still evolving, I translate vision into a plan — making sure leadership, A&D, end users, and dealers are aligned before decisions get costly.I help you: Define priorities Make informed, confident decisions Avoid rework, confusion, and delays2. Use Me as Your ConnectorMy superpower is people. I know the industry, the players, the ecosystems — and I unify them.I connect you to: The right product solutions The right partners and specialists The right insights at the right timeMy network becomes your advantage.3. Leverage My Expertise for Budget + Tradeoff ClarityI balance design, cost, speed, and function so you don’t have to.I help leadership understand what’s possible, what’s practical, and what delivers long-term value.I help you: Stretch budgets without compromising design Compare systems apples-to-apples Understand lifecycle cost, not just initial price4. Partner With Me to Elevate the User ExperienceSpaces impact people — emotionally, physically, culturally.I help you design environments that feel intuitive, inspiring, and supportive.I bring: Deep workplace strategy understanding Human-centered design thinking Empathy as a leadership tool5. Count on Me During Complex + High-Stakes TimelinesI thrive in pressure.When there’s a lot at stake — executive visibility, tight timelines, competing vendors — I bring calm clarity and solutions.I provide: Transparent communication Fast, informed problem-solving A steady presence from concept to installation

Experience

1. Business Development Director

   Teknion

   Jun 2011 — Present · Orange County, CA, US

   A forward-thinking, goal-oriented, sales executive with 24 years of experience in the Contract Furniture Industry.

Education

• California State University, Fullerton

  Social Psychology

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Retail
• B2b
• Interior Architecture
• Direct Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Move Management
• Web Design
• Social Media
• Custom Furniture
• Market Research
• Furnishings
• New Business Development
• Negotiation
• Business Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Space Planning
• Furniture
• Ff
• Sales Management
• Fluent in Spanish
• Leed
• Sales
• Space-Planning
• Account Management
• Crm
• Product Development
• Interior Design