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Kurt D Gardner

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Creator at Strottner Designs, LLC
January 1, 2015 - Present
Create content for concierge clients, including blog posts, inbound marketing content, social media videos and graphics, websites and advertisements. Provide design services (websites, print pieces, HTML emails, etc.). Clients include medical practices, electricians, auto body shops and landscaping services.
Owner at Gardner Marketing Solutions
January 1, 2008 - Present
Provide content creation, web and print design, social media management and PPC for a variety of businesses, including electrical, automotive, pest control, construction, film post-production, publishing and tourism.
Owner at ArtScene SA
January 1, 2018 - Present
Provide coverage of San Antonio’s theater, music and film scenes for my entertainment website.
Reviewer at Blogcritics and ArtsBeatLA
January 1, 2011 - Present
Reviewer and interviewer for live theater, music and film in San Antonio, Los Angeles and internationally. Events covered include the Hollywood Fringe Fest, SXSW and the San Antonio Film Festival.
Creative Services Director at Weider History Group
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015
Provided creative and sales support for a national advertising sales team representing a group of eleven history publications. Wrote all copy and designed presentations, HTML email communications, research, online advertising, media kits, advertorials and promotional Web sites.
Director of Marketing and Communications at Promax|BDA
January 1, 2008 - Present
Contract position in an international broadcast design trade organization. Fulfilled all corporate communication duties, including Web site updating, email communications, barter for ads in trade publications and the launch of the organization’s magazine, brief.
Marketing Director at TelevisionWeek (Crain Communications)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2014
Oversaw all marketing and sales support for weekly television trade publication. Wrote all copy and PR and oversaw creative development of media kits, promotional items, advertorials and online content and event signage. Managed and marketed several professional events per year. Currently provide creative services and digital advertising for the publication’s online-only presence.
Associate Director of Creative Services/Copywriter at Weider Publications, LLC
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Co-directed promotional efforts in support of four consumer publications. Wrote all copy and oversaw creative development of advertisements, collateral, presentations, advertorials and event signage. Supervised a staff of four designers.

Education

Film History and Journalism at Indiana University
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

Qualifications

Best Corporate Newsletter, League of American Communication Professionals
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Weider Group Publisher’s Award for Writing Excellence
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Indiana Collegiate Press Association Award for Film Reviewing
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
National Council of Teachers of English Award
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services