Deanna Gardner

Deanna Gardner has a diverse work experience in the fields of creative services, graphic design, and art direction. Deanna'smost recent role is as the Creative Services Director at Bobit, where they are responsible for leading a team of creatives, developing strategies, implementing project management systems, and managing vendor relationships. Prior to that, they worked as the Group Creative Director at Hoffman Media, overseeing brand direction, managing traffic, and designing magazines and books. Deanna also served as the Art Director for Taste of the South and Louisiana Cookin' magazines. Before that, Deanna owned Sparrow Lily Creative, where they provided freelance graphic design, web design, and marketing services. Deanna gained extensive experience at Oakstone Publishing as the Art Director for the B2B wellness division and held various positions in graphic design and marketing. Early in their career, they worked as a Graphic Designer at HealthSouth and John Collins Corporate Communications, working with clients in the healthcare, retail, education, and real estate sectors.

Deanna Gardner obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from Mississippi College in 1996. Deanna also completed an interdisciplinary minor in Marketing & Public Relations during their time at the college. The specific start year for their education was not provided.