SONIA BALTODANO tel:401.523.1254 | sbaltoda@g.risd.edu | soniabaltodano.

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EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design BFA in Furniture Design with a concentration in History of Art and
Providence, RI Visual Culture, RISD Honors Student 2005 - 2009
2005 - 2009
Brown University Courses in: Italian Language, Russian Language, English Literature,
Providence, RI Political Science, Brown Summer in St. Petersburg
2006 - 2009
Yale University Comparative Literature Major [2 year attendance]
New Haven, CT
2001 - 2004
St. Paul’s School High School Diploma with Distinctions in Fine Arts, French,
Concord, NH Humanities, Math, and Sciences
1997 - 2001

FINE ART & DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Energy Inside Game Designer – responsible for conceiving, designing & producing
May 2009 - Present web-based games that promote positive psychological frameworks
Studio Patricia Urquiola Product Design Intern – developed projects for companies such as
Milano, Italy Flos, Rosenthal, and Berkel, built prototypes & computer models,
June - Aug 2008 assisted with presentation layouts

James Pine Inc. Interior Design Assistant – created a database for products and
New York, NY projects, assisted in web design
June - Aug 2006
RISD Furniture Department Woodshop & Metalshop Monitor – mentored students, instucted on
2008 - 2009 proper use of machinery, maintained departmental studio space

RISD Freshman Foundations Teaching Assistantfor 3D Design – gave feedback and instruction to
2006 - 2008 students, assisted instructor in general administration of the class
Private Commissions Painted portraits in egg tempera and oil-based mediums
2001 - Present

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Yale Biology Department Lab Technician & Data analyst – cultivated and harvested organic
Sept-Dec 2003 cultures for DNA analysis
Yale University Press Administrative Assistant – coordinated press release functions,
Sept-Dec 2003 verified and filled orders, provided general assistance

Habitat for Humanity
Overtown & Homestead, FL
Jan – May 2003
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
June - July 2000
House Leader and Volunteer – managed volunteer groups and
constructed homes for housing projects in destitute neighborhoods
Research Intern with the “Family Project” Schizophrenia Study –
organized grant proposals for funding,assisted in data collection

AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS

May 2009 Pen and Chisel Award for Excellence in Furniture Design
April 2009 Best in Show Award for Design Within Reach 2009 M+D+F Providence
April 2009 Featured in fundraiser for the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
October 2008 Providence Fine Furnishings Exhibitor
April 2008 Milan 2008 Exhibitor
September 2006 Hardu Keck Award for Academic Excellence
May 2005 - May 2009 Woods Gerry Gallery Exhibitions

SKILLS
Languages Native Spanish, proficient Italian, conversational French & Russian
Computing Mac & PC Platforms - Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite
2D & 3D Rendering AutoCAD, Graphite, SolidWorks, Rhinoceros, Flamingo, JewelryCAD
Manufacturing Upholstery, woodworking, metalsmithing, casting & mold making