Amber Gardner is an experienced professional in the world of digital and social media. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Marketing from Brooklyn College, the New York native moved to Chicago to further hone her craft and pursue her career-related goals in a fresh new city.

The products of Gardner's creative talents range from an extensive portfolio in graphic design to published clips in various newspapers and magazines in the New York metropolitan area. She has also designed for a variety of well-known companies including ESPN, MTV, Bud Light, NARAL, Gino's East, Jose Cuevo and Old Style.

Gardner currently holds the title of Website Coordinator at ESPNChicago.com where she manages the Radio section (ESPNRadioChicago.com) and works to enhance brand visibility on various social media outlets. Other regular contributions at ESPN include creating balanced content for HTML based newsletters, managing content, executing interactive online promotions, editing video and audio, and coding/designing micro sites.

In her college days, Gardner was inducted into esteemed honor societies including The Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society and Phi Beta Kappa International Honor Society. Additionally, she received the Marge Magner Internship Honoraria in 2008 and made Dean's List eight semesters in a row.

Aside from academic achievement, Gardner held leadership positions in several student organizations at Brooklyn College. These organizations included the Business Leadership Society (Executive Vice President) and Students 4 Students. Prior to her studies at Brooklyn College, Gardner obtained a supplementary Associate of Arts degree in Performance Arts from Kingsborough Community College.

On the side, Gardner freelances in web/graphic design.