Emily Burke

Emily Burke has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Emily is currently working as a Junior Art Director at Weber Shandwick. Prior to this, they started their own ceramics business under the company name Burke Design in 2019. In this role, they focus on brand strategy, visual assets, and business planning while also connecting with local artists and establishing a presence in the art scene of Detroit.

Emily also held the position of Marketing and Retail Associate at Peninsulas from May 2021 to December 2021. In this role, they managed the retail side of the business, including ordering products, seeking new partnerships, and providing customer service, while also assisting in marketing efforts.

Before that, Emily worked at the College for Creative Studies from 2018 to 2021. Here, they served as an Audio Visual Technician, where they created organizational processes, managed work studies, and taught students how to use various equipment for photo, video, sound, and lighting. Emily also had additional roles as a Social Media Coordinator for the Student Success Center and Peer Tutor, providing support and guidance to students in liberal arts and foundation art classes.

Furthermore, Emily has experience working on sponsored studios at BLVD and Ford Motor Company. At BLVD, they collaborated on the RONA campaign extension project, aimed at helping local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. At Ford Motor Company, they participated in a sponsored studio focused on connecting with the Corktown community and worked closely with the marketing team at Ford.

In their earlier career, Emily worked as a Bank Teller at Flagstar Bank from 2016 to 2018, a Deli Associate at NINO SALVAGGIO FRUIT & VEGETABLE MARKET OF TROY, INC in 2015, and a Cashier at West Marine from 2012 to 2015.

Emily Burke's education history begins with their attendance at L'Anse Creuse High School from 2010 to 2014, where they earned their High School Diploma. Following this, they enrolled at Macomb Community College from 2014 to 2017, focusing on Elementary Education and Teaching. Emily then furthered their education at the College for Creative Studies and successfully completed their Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA degree in Advertising Design from 2017 to 2021. It's worth noting that they previously attended the same institution, the College for Creative Studies, to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA in Advertising, though the specific dates for this period are unspecified.