David Balch Email & Phone Number

United States

Balch Communications provided communications consulting services with a focus on strategy, brand positioning, message formulation, marketing and public relations.

New York, Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok (stationed In Singapore For Seven months)

• David served as the Global Director of Communications for NiCE LTD, an international design agency specializing in consumer product development, brand strategy and package design. Clients included Alfred Dunhill, Dolce.
• Implemented the communications, PR and government relations strategies for the agency.
• Wrote and edited press releases, magazine features and assorted corporate communications copy.
• Participated in client meetings and presentations.
• Assisted in writing the business plan for the Singapore office prior to the launch of operations in Asia.
• Scouted and negotiated the lease for the office space in Singapore.

Richmond, Virginia Area

• As the Art Director (and resident photographer) for this contract publisher, David oversaw the design and production of more than a dozen magazine titles, including "Communication World" (for IABC), "SWIMMER" (for.
• Played a key role in editorial content development and design direction on eight magazine launches and 12 redesigns.
• Managed multiple production schedules, ensuring that tight, overlapping deadlines were met.
• Won 14 international awards for design and typography.
• Traveled extensively on assignment to shoot more than 40 magazine covers and dozens of features.
• Planned, designed and wrote copy for websites, marketing materials and media kits.