Donnie Gardner

Donnie Gardner has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Donnie currently works at Trader Interactive as a Senior Product Manager, focusing on consumer experiences. Prior to this role, they served as a Product Manager for Consumer Native Apps at the same company.

Donnie also has experience in the non-profit sector, having held a position as a Board Member for The Kelly Weinberg Foundation since 2009. Additionally, they have worked in the arts industry, where they served as an Art Director and Online Ticket Manager for the Bodacious Bazaar and Art Festival.

Donnie's previous roles include working as a Webmaster for Fun Fetal Photos, a Product Development Manager and Graphic Design Supervisor at Dominion Enterprises, and a Web Graphic Designer at Dominion Enterprises.

Donnie also has experience as a Marketing Graphic Designer at AutoMart.com and as a Junior Designer at Northrop Grumman Newport News. Donnie began their career as a Graphic Design Co-op at Norfolk Southern Corporation. In 2008, they started their own company, DG|GD, where they served as the Owner until 2017.

Donnie Gardner earned a BFA (Cum Laude) degree in Graphic Design and Art History from Old Dominion University, where they studied from 1999 to 2003. Prior to attending Old Dominion University, they attended Chowan College from 1997 to 1999, focusing on Graphic Design. In addition to their formal education, Donnie obtained a certification in "The Six Morning Habits of High Performers" from LinkedIn in June 2021.