April Ondis
About April Ondis
April Ondis serves as the Content Marketing Director at Labster, where she focuses on reducing barriers to learning through technology. With a diverse background in marketing and a strong emphasis on teamwork, she has held various roles in marketing management and has pursued extensive education in marketing and communications.
Current Role at Labster
April Ondis serves as the Content Marketing Director at Labster, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing marketing strategies that reduce barriers to learning through technology. She emphasizes teamwork in her approach to identifying insights that drive effective marketing initiatives. Ondis is based in the Greater Boston Area and has been instrumental in creating content that fosters customer relationships, including blog writing and podcast content development.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Before joining Labster, April Ondis held several marketing roles. She worked at Astro-Med, Inc. as a Senior Applied Marketing Manager for seven months in 2015 and later as the Worldwide Marketing Director for 16 years from 1998 to 2014. She also served as the Strategic Marketing Manager at Crossref for one year from 2015 to 2016 and as the Director of Marketing at Mount Wachusett Community College from 2017 to 2020. These positions contributed to her extensive experience in marketing and content development.
Educational Background
April Ondis has a diverse educational background. She earned a B.A. in Political Theory and American Politics from Connecticut College from 1993 to 1997. She later pursued a Master's in Integrated Marketing Communications at West Virginia University from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she obtained a Doctor of Business Administration from Saint Leo University from 2014 to 2020. Ondis is currently studying Educational/Instructional Technology at Western Governors University, working towards a Master of Education since 2024.
Skills and Focus Areas
April Ondis has a strong focus on storytelling through various mediums, including video screencasts and presentations. She actively seeks to identify users who can effectively convey the brand's story. Her marketing efforts are centered on reducing barriers to learning through technology, showcasing her commitment to enhancing educational experiences. Ondis values teamwork and collaboration in developing marketing strategies.
Certifications and Additional Studies
In addition to her degrees, April Ondis has pursued various certifications to enhance her marketing expertise. She completed an Internet Marketing Certificate at the University of San Francisco from 2009 to 2010 and a Certificate in Advertising Design from the Rhode Island School of Design from 2006 to 2009. She also holds a Certificate in Marketing from the Community College of Rhode Island, which she earned from 2000 to 2002.