April Groves

www.aprilgroves.com

912.341.9832

april@aprilgroves.com

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I am a Writer

• Entered (and won) first writing contest 25 years ago – I was in the 5th grade.
• Skated through high school with minimal effort. Success attributed to my ability to put together great papers – the extra credit “go to.”
• Served 11 years in the United States Navy – this time I worked hard. Consistently singled out for various recognitions and special assignments. I could effectively write my own evaluations and detailed reports summarizing assignments. I made other people’s lives easy.
• I entered the real estate market full time in 2006. Little fish in a big pond, I made my way by pioneering the idea of blog writing in my area. Must have been some good writing – I am currently an Associate Broker with a local developer / new construction builder and continuing to prosper in what some would call “a tough market.”
• Editor for a local newspaper, Bryan County News, saw my writing. For 18 months I covered the business beat (as well as a few other things) in my town – they even gave me a camera.
• Began a weekly motivational newsletter in 2007. Column picked up by Savannah Morning News in 2009. My grandma loves seeing me in the paper.

I am a Speaker

• I had a long history during my early and secondary education of being “the kid during the program with the microphone.” I have never been intimidated in front of a crowd and have an uncanny ability to get my point across.
• Well, until the United States Navy put me in front of brand new Sailors and expected me to teach them about electronics, Naval radar and communication systems and the proper codes of conduct expected of a Non-Commissioned Officer. That was intimidating and trial by fire so to speak. I got comfortable real quick and earned the prestigious Sailor of the Year award.
• Carving out my niche in real estate catapulted me into the position of “social media expert” in my town. I often speak at financial institutions, professional organizations and civic groups on topics that range from proper conduct and motivation in the workplace to how not to let facebook get you fired.
• I was recently offered, and accepted, an invitation to speak at the real estate industry’s authoritative conference on technology, ReTech South. Being allowed in the speaker’s lounge was a milestone.

Profile

I am the wife of one, the mother of four and I still think it is appropriate to have pets. I am a military veteran and have retained most of the training and discipline that creates. I have worked in the real estate community for 5 years earning only the money that I am directly responsible for generating. I am civically minded and participate in a wide variety of community events.

Why is any of that important?

• I understand scheduling, time management and deadlines – and can accomplish all of them while picking cheerios out of my hair and listening to dogs and/or children argue.
• I am focused and understand missions are important and success only comes when we do what we were sent to do.
• I understand money isn’t my right – it is my earning. Something of value must always be offered for something of value.
• I have a TON of content!

See It in Action

www.AprilGroves.com is my online hub. You can get anywhere from there.

• Want to learn about real estate, specifically new construction? April On Center
• Need a boost for your professional day? Making Life Work for You
• Looking for confirmation that your family is normal? My Beautiful Chaos
• The social links are all there too. It works because I am who you meet online.