Sarah Nelson-Balonis
Associate Creative Director
Baltimore, MD, USAWork Experience
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
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
Skills
Adobe Indesign CS6,
Adobe Dreamweaver CS6,
Adobe Flash,
Adobe Illustrator CS6,
Adobe Photoshop CS6,
CSS,
Drafting Skills,
HMTL,
Industrial Design Skills,
TurboCAD,