Jennifer A. Thacker-Burrus
Manger, Graphic Designer at ROCK THE BELLS- Claim this Profile
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Tonisha Nicholls, MBA
Jennifer always had fresh ideas and great suggestions. I could always count on her for content ideas that would accomplish the client's goals and be true to our audience. She's able to see angles most don't consider. Jennifer is an asset to any team focused on delivering results and creating targeted solutions.
Cylla Senii
Jen is an excellent Graphic Designer! She lead all of the creative and graphic design executions for Emmis for the past 5+ years, and her brilliance and creativity goes well beyond any bounds I have ever seen! She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I can think of no greater graphic designer to join your organization!
Tonisha Nicholls, MBA
Jennifer always had fresh ideas and great suggestions. I could always count on her for content ideas that would accomplish the client's goals and be true to our audience. She's able to see angles most don't consider. Jennifer is an asset to any team focused on delivering results and creating targeted solutions.
Cylla Senii
Jen is an excellent Graphic Designer! She lead all of the creative and graphic design executions for Emmis for the past 5+ years, and her brilliance and creativity goes well beyond any bounds I have ever seen! She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I can think of no greater graphic designer to join your organization!
Tonisha Nicholls, MBA
Jennifer always had fresh ideas and great suggestions. I could always count on her for content ideas that would accomplish the client's goals and be true to our audience. She's able to see angles most don't consider. Jennifer is an asset to any team focused on delivering results and creating targeted solutions.
Cylla Senii
Jen is an excellent Graphic Designer! She lead all of the creative and graphic design executions for Emmis for the past 5+ years, and her brilliance and creativity goes well beyond any bounds I have ever seen! She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I can think of no greater graphic designer to join your organization!
Tonisha Nicholls, MBA
Jennifer always had fresh ideas and great suggestions. I could always count on her for content ideas that would accomplish the client's goals and be true to our audience. She's able to see angles most don't consider. Jennifer is an asset to any team focused on delivering results and creating targeted solutions.
Cylla Senii
Jen is an excellent Graphic Designer! She lead all of the creative and graphic design executions for Emmis for the past 5+ years, and her brilliance and creativity goes well beyond any bounds I have ever seen! She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I can think of no greater graphic designer to join your organization!
Experience
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ROCK THE BELLS
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manger, Graphic Designer
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Nov 2022 - Present
• Perform Art Direction and Design by having the ability to produce conceptual and production work from concept to delivery• Develop and assist in creating concepts for a wide range of projects across business verticals, including flyers, internal comms branding, experiential key art, including ads, direct mail campaigns, content graphics, experiential logos, concert posters, e-mail campaigns, social media postings, web banners, and package design• Manage, train & designate the workflow of the Jr. Graphic Design team and creative design summer intern(s)• Develop Sales Presentations and Pitch Materials (Keynote and Powerpoint proficiency required)• Possess a discerning eye for world-class graphic and design treatments and assets while having a high motivation for maintaining and improving design standards• Partner closely with Content, Editorial, Brand Partnerships, Commerce, People + Culture, Experience, and Marketing teams to develop and deliver creative for all Rock The Bells channels• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate with a team of savvy producers, video editors, and graphic designers• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and ensure on-time delivery of the highest quality product
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Contract Graphic Designer
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Jun 2021 - Jan 2023
• Designing social media posts, animation gifs, web banners, and package design. • Working with the Sales Team to plan and execute presentations, one-sheets, and marketing campaign collaterals. • Develop design deliverables that elevate, differentiate, and function on-brand and strategy. • Help increase user engagement on all social platforms by over 300% by upgrading brand designs. • Using Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and social and website content. • Applied color theory and composition skills to bring client visions to fruition. • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently. • Align designs with brand image while meeting usability and website standards.
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Good Call NYC
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Designer
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Jan 2021 - Present
• Designing merchandise that amplifies the Good Call message (I.e., hats, hoodies, lighters, magnets, masks). • Develop all social media graphics/templates and animation gifs on all social platforms. • Design all one-sheets, proposals, and other fundraising materials. • Create and produce marketing materials, including direct emails, fliers, print materials, posters, cards, and other promotional assets for events and campaigns. • Deploying and launching brand collaborated campaigns, including creating splash pages, Shopify stores, and social media images. • Handle day-to-day website updates and design changes. • Produce brand stationary packages, including business cards, envelopes, and letterheads.
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Amaris Designs LLC
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Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Art Director/ Design Consultant
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Jan 2018 - Present
Key Clients: AT&T, Remy Ma, Remmsa, Everyday People, Amplified, and The Collective Lifestyle Marketing Group. • Collaborate with clients to create conceptual designs for brand and collateral. • Produce and create brand logo designs and style guides. • Create new layouts and comps for marketing material, ads, and digital campaigns. • Develop business collateral, including presentations, flyers, business cards, stationaries, brochures, and websites. • Create social imaging and animations for client promotions across all social platforms. • Develop and implement website, SEO, and content management plan. • Manage client needs, budgets, and timelines to ensure satisfaction and high-quality deliverables.
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Emmis Corporation
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Digital Designer
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Mar 2014 - Dec 2019
• Managed and maintained three websites to enhance the end-user experience with Web Design, SEO, and content management. • Responsible for creating Brand Guidelines and Style Guides for concerts and events. The guides created were used across all digital platforms, including social media, editorial articles, videos, mobile assets, and print. • Help collaborate with creative & digital campaign processes for sales executives and market managers. Key Clients: Summer Jam, Circle of Sisters, Boost Mobile, MetroPCS, Metro Plus Health Plan, Ciroc, Shea Moisture, HealthFirst, and more. • Oversee the creation of layout designs for Marketing materials, including direct emails/ catalogs, invitations, car/ van wraps, concert signage, corporate presentations, packaging, and other promotional/ print materials. • Conceptualized, developed, and executed all ad campaigns, digital activations, and event collateral, including research and presentation concepts. • Project managed and prioritized tasks based on needs for client execution and station promotions with the Design Team. • Provide supervision of creative workflow and tasks with Digital Designers and Freelancers.
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YMF Media
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Greater New York City Area
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Interactive Junior Web Producer
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2014
• Update and improve WBLS.com & WLIB.com by assisting in daily upkeep and designing website content. • Direct the creation and design of all Marketing and Programming collateral for the websites, social media, and video assets. • Produced and led compelling designs for all visual assets needed to promote the company’s events, concerts, and on-site activations. • Created station(s) brand identities for pre-press print materials, company business cards, van wraps, magazine ads, posters, step and repeat vinyl, mailers, event guides, jock cards, and more. • Coordinated and scheduled SMS messages to a 100K+ database for promotional and sales communications. • Collected and generated content from both stations to develop/ deploy bi-weekly newsletters to push or promote company content to our user database
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Kaplan Thaler Productions
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Design Intern
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Feb 2009 - Apr 2009
• To assist in design to improve ads, storyboards and marketing strategies • Work with the design team on showcasing and presentations for clients. [laminating boards, mounting, and balancing the visual aides] • Responsible for photo retouching images for ads, storyboards and PowerPoint Presentations • To assist in design to improve ads, storyboards and marketing strategies • Work with the design team on showcasing and presentations for clients. [laminating boards, mounting, and balancing the visual aides] • Responsible for photo retouching images for ads, storyboards and PowerPoint Presentations
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Kaplan Test Prep
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Graphic Design Intern
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Feb 2008 - Jun 2008
• Coordinated with departmental groups to produce and update fliers & posters for schools test prep programs. • Assisting in project management tasks for design to help the group stay on track with dead lines. • To retouch and create web graphics for online use. • Coordinated with departmental groups to produce and update fliers & posters for schools test prep programs. • Assisting in project management tasks for design to help the group stay on track with dead lines. • To retouch and create web graphics for online use.
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Education
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Fashion Institute of Technology
BFA, Advertising Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology
AAS, Communication