My Background

April A. Morris

Experienced Communicator

Community Engagement Specialist                                                   

Ob Hospitalist Group, Greenville, SC

• Create clear, targeted communication for both clinical and support teams, including leadership
• Design and execute engagement campaigns for clinical and non-clinical staff 
• Develop online community (content planning, writing, membership, governance, design, and contributors)
• Oversee peer recognition program, annual clinician recognition, monthly video messaging, and charity campaigns
• Control digital signage and manage online merchandise store
• Devise and execute team-building strategies

Staff Writer                                                                                        

Community Journals, Greenville, SC

• Develop, pitch, research, and write weekly stories for the Greenville Journal and Upstate Business Journal
• Proofread and edit design pages
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor editorial interns
• Create digital content and coordinate contributors 
• 2015 NAMI South Carolina Media Person of the Year
• 2013, 2014, 2015 SC Press awards

Assistant Editor                                                                                   

G-The Magazine of Greenville & Grand Strand Magazine, Greenville, SC                                            

• Pitch ideas, determine content, and write stories
• Assign and edit contributor stories
• Facilitate production
• Interview, train, and oversee interns