emily ballas resume
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EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
B.S. in Graphic Design at Drexel University – Philadelphia, PA ‘09
Continuing Education Courses at Fleisher Art Memorial – Philadelphia, PA ’12 -‘13
Iperdesign – Philadelphia, PA
Graphic DesignerJanuary ‘12 – April ’13
Collaborated with development and copywriting teams to create and implement
large scale branding campaigns. Developed logos, webpages, flyers, posters, and
email marketing campaigns to promote client growth
Served as junior art director for team of 6+ interns, reviewing composition and consistency
Demonstrated ability to adapt design when confronted with unexpected production
issues and sudden rush-jobs, often completing a project within a 24-hour time frame.
Means of adapting design consisted of color correction, file optimization, and
streamlining creative while maintaining brand identities
Graphic Design InternAugust ‘11 – January ’12
Supported senior staff by accurately completing client revisions on flyers,
posters, web layouts, email marketing campaigns, and mobile applications
Expanded knowledge of web design and mobile application standards by
researching trends in user experience and working with coders to refine a design process
SKILLS:
PhotographyIllustrationProductionHistory of Graphic Design
Interstate General Media – Philadelphia, PA
Graphic DesignerJuly ‘13 – present
Team with copywriter and creative director on conception of campaigns and
advertisements for the companies under the umbrella of Interstate General Media:
The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Daily News, and philly.com to increase circulation,
distribution, and consumption of news across multiple platforms
Conceptualize and implement assorted branding and multi-channel marketing
initiatives, including newspaper advertisements, direct mail pieces, media kit collateral
for outside vendors, website banners, event promotions, point-of-purchase displays,
spec ads to be sold, and various promotions
Spec ads and in-house ad clients include: Macy’s, The Franklin Institute, Wawa, Kohl’s,
Citizens Bank, Temple University, The Philadelphia Eagles, Cooper University Hospital
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REFERENCES & PORTFOLIO available upon request
INTERESTS:
CONTACT:
GRAPHIC DESIGNEREager, curious type.
Design-wise and otherwise.
www.emilyballas.com
International Travel/CultureSpain, Brazil, Japan, Denmark, Germany, etc.
MusicAfrobeat, Tropicalia,
1960’s French Pop, etc.
Fine Art sculpture, minimalism, abstract expressionism, etc.
Outdoor Recreation/Sportshiking, biking, tennis, yoga, picnicking, canoeing, etc.
Address:1501 S. 12th StreetFL 2Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 484.744.9349
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.emilyballas.com
Social:
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@EmilyBallas