Sarah Nelson-Balonis

Associate Creative Director

Baltimore, MD, USA

Work Experience

HAVAS Helia

Associate Creative Director

May 2018 - Present Maryland, United States

ADG Creative

Senior Art Director

December 2014 - May 2018 Maryland, United States

Half Nelson Design

Creative Director

During my free time spent freelancing, I've worked in-house for different agencies in the Greater Baltimore area. I've also created print, 3D, and web pieces for local small businesses.
January 2006 - Present Baltimore, Maryland, United States

B'more Orange

Communications Director

As a volunteer for this non-profit, I am responsible for all mass communications sent out to our members including, but not limited to: updated branding, email blasts for special events, monthly eNewsletters, as well as building and maintaining the website.
September 2012 - Present Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Novak Birch

Art Director & Project Manager

Not only do I work as a designer, but I also work in the shop downstairs helping with construction and fabrication of some of the displays we create. I also work directly with clients to make sure that their objectives, expectations, and budgets are clearly and efficiently met.
November 2009 - November 2014 Maryland, United States

Tres Belle Weddings & Events

Marketing Director & Invitation Designer

Currently working on completely rebranding the company from the ground up. This consists of a new logo, style guide, website, sales kits, enewsletter, email blasts, and trade show display among many other pieces.
January 2014 - September 2015 Maryland, United States

Frank Strategic Marketing

Designer

I worked as one of three designers creating print, collateral, direct mail, web, and branding solutions for an array of clients. Some of these clients included large technology shows, food suppliers, and numerous different non-profit associations.
October 2006 - January 2009 Ellicott City, Maryland, United States

Gilden Integrated

Junior Designer

I worked as an integral part of the creative department to develop identities, advertisements, collateral, web sites, and overall branding for a variety of clients. These clients included non-profits, technology companies, health care providers, and large financial institutions.
September 2005 - September 2006 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Museum Of Science & Technology

Exhibit Designer/Intern

I worked for the Syracuse University physics department under a grant from the National Science Foundation. We collaborated with other interns on info graphics, space planning and overall exhibit design for the Cosmic Connections exhibit at the MoST (Museum of Science & Technology). The exhibit was installed in the spring of 2005.
June 2004 - July 2004 Syracuse, New York, United States

Education

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Major: Communications Design

Other activities: AIGA Student Member, College of Visual and Performing Arts Tour Guide, Syracuse University Goon Squad
August 2001 - May 2005 Syracuse, New York, United States

Awards

American Advertising Federation Baltimore

Silver Addy Award - Annual Report Design

2007

Skills

Adobe Indesign CS6, Adobe Dreamweaver CS6, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Adobe Photoshop CS6, CSS, Drafting Skills, HMTL, Industrial Design Skills, TurboCAD,