I am Joseph Gardonis, a creative designer with artistry, vision, and versatility. Since 2010, I have completed projects with intended achieved results for various employers, B2B, educational, and political clients in areas including branding, re-branding, print design, environmental design, website creation, website redesign and management, as well as social media content and strategy. With experience both as a corporate and retail employee and as the owner and lead designer of J Graphic Communications LLC, I offer diverse graphic design services including branding, digital advertising, print production, package/label design, web design, and social media page management. Utilizing the latest Adobe programs and web platforms, I innovatively optimize employer and client budgets to help create, improve, and innovate visual identity. I focus on crafting intended messaging that supports business recognition and profiting goals, organizational messaging, user experience, and foundational SEO for websites. I've also led other designers on collaborative projects requiring specific skillsets to get the job done for clients.

Joseph Gardonis

I am Joseph Gardonis, a creative designer with artistry, vision, and versatility. Since 2010, I have completed projects with intended achieved results for various employers, B2B, educational, and political clients in areas including branding, re-branding, print design, environmental design, website creation, website redesign and management, as well as social media content and strategy. With experience both as a corporate and retail employee and as the owner and lead designer of J Graphic Communications LLC, I offer diverse graphic design services including branding, digital advertising, print production, package/label design, web design, and social media page management. Utilizing the latest Adobe programs and web platforms, I innovatively optimize employer and client budgets to help create, improve, and innovate visual identity. I focus on crafting intended messaging that supports business recognition and profiting goals, organizational messaging, user experience, and foundational SEO for websites. I've also led other designers on collaborative projects requiring specific skillsets to get the job done for clients.

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I am Joseph Gardonis, a creative designer with artistry, vision, and versatility. Since 2010, I have completed projects with intended achieved results for various employers, B2B, educational, and political clients in areas including branding, re-branding, print design, environmental design, website creation, website redesign and management, as well as social media content and strategy. With experience both as a corporate and retail employee and as the owner and lead designer of J Graphic Communications LLC, I offer diverse graphic design services including branding, digital advertising, print production, package/label design, web design, and social media page management.

Utilizing the latest Adobe programs and web platforms, I innovatively optimize employer and client budgets to help create, improve, and innovate visual identity. I focus on crafting intended messaging that supports business recognition and profiting goals, organizational messaging, user experience, and foundational SEO for websites. I’ve also led other designers on collaborative projects requiring specific skillsets to get the job done for clients.

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Work Experience

Production/Prepress Artist at Endagraph Inc.
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014
Committed to production and large-format prepress detailing and design for fleet graphics and banners, formatting files for print applications including banners, posters, wraps, POP displays, decals, and wall graphics for high-profile clients. Assisted with company website updates and SEO improvements leading to increased traffic.
Graphic Designer/Sales Associate at George Delallo Co.
September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2013
Assisted in the production of graphic design projects including sale signs, multi-page sales ads and flyers, online banner advertising, and retail price display labels. Worked collaboratively with marketing, production, and sales teams. Recognized for contributions with bonuses and awards.
Graphic Designer/Sales Associate at George Delallo Co.
September 1, 2014 - October 31, 2016
Rejoined the company to resume graphic design and sales support duties.
Graphic Design Intern at Virtual Assist USA LLC
May 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010
Completed a three-month internship involving production and design projects including an intro sequence for a web banner ad and book cover design for the company CEO.
Owner at J Graphic Communications LLC
January 1, 2015 - Present
Provided multiple graphic, web design, and social media services including logo design, branding, print advertising, stationery, brochures, packaging/label design, web interface design and programming, social media consultation, content creation, and strategy. Worked with clients such as Penn State University Greater Allegheny Branch Campus, The Hartman Insurance Agency, Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group, and Clayton Thaman Realtor. Responsibilities included website redesign, social media management leading to significant engagement increases, and creation of branding materials that helped clients increase recognition and sales.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
October 6, 2008 - June 17, 2011
Web design classes at Westmoreland County Community College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Financial Services