I’m Norah Kabalan, a Buffalo-area graphic designer and visual storyteller currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication at SUNY Buffalo. I love turning ideas into clean, engaging design—from branding and illustration to social media visuals. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy learning new tools to keep my work fresh and effective. I’m a detail-oriented designer who values strong typography, layout, and storytelling. I bring energy, reliability, and a proactive mindset to every project, whether it’s branding, web assets, or print materials, and I’m always eager to expand my skills and contribute to meaningful work.

Norah Kabalan

I’m Norah Kabalan, a Buffalo-area graphic designer and visual storyteller currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication at SUNY Buffalo. I love turning ideas into clean, engaging design—from branding and illustration to social media visuals. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy learning new tools to keep my work fresh and effective. I’m a detail-oriented designer who values strong typography, layout, and storytelling. I bring energy, reliability, and a proactive mindset to every project, whether it’s branding, web assets, or print materials, and I’m always eager to expand my skills and contribute to meaningful work.

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I’m Norah Kabalan, a Buffalo-area graphic designer and visual storyteller currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication at SUNY Buffalo. I love turning ideas into clean, engaging design—from branding and illustration to social media visuals. I thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy learning new tools to keep my work fresh and effective.

I’m a detail-oriented designer who values strong typography, layout, and storytelling. I bring energy, reliability, and a proactive mindset to every project, whether it’s branding, web assets, or print materials, and I’m always eager to expand my skills and contribute to meaningful work.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at University Homework Helpers
November 1, 2025 - Present
Designed flyers and branding content/elements for the group.
Sales Associate at The UPS Store
June 1, 2021 - Present
Provided quality customer assistance resulting in sales growth. Organized and processed customers' return items. Facilitated printing, shipping, shredding, and additional services. Created advertisement banners.
Student Designer Assistant at University at Buffalo Alumni Department (UADV Advancement Communications)
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Developed content for social media. Created graphics for emails and printed designs for postcards, facts sheets, and fundraising proposals. Layered text and formatted documents.
Social Media Manager at Saint John Maron Maronite Catholic Church
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed church social media (photo & video content) on the official Instagram account (@sjm.church). Created visual imagery for events and planned future campaigns; designed posters and flyers and helped organize publishing content.
Volunteer / Educational Support at University Homework Helpers
November 1, 2025 - Present
Provided free tutoring and educational services to K-12 students from under-resourced communities in the Buffalo area and beyond.

Education

Master of Arts in Communication at SUNY University at Buffalo
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027
BA in Studio Art, Graphic Design Concentration; Minor in Strategic Media Messaging and Communication at SUNY University at Buffalo
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Master of Arts in Communications at SUNY University at Buffalo - Buffalo, NY
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, Graphic Design Concentration at SUNY University at Buffalo - Buffalo, NY
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Minor in Strategic Media Messaging and Communication at SUNY University at Buffalo - Buffalo, NY
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Studio Art with Graphic Design Concentration at The University at Buffalo (SUNY)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Master of Arts in Communication at The University at Buffalo (SUNY)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization