Alex Heberling

Resume

Alexandra M. Heberling

Phone: Upon Request
alexheberling@gmail.com
http://www.alexheberling.com

Profile

New media artist with a focus on online distribution and promotion.
Self-imposed weekly deadlines as an independent webcartoonist.
Passionate, motivated, and focused on producing quality work.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2008

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Major: Fine Art, with concentration in Art & Technology

Grade Point Average: 3.02

Dean’s List

Diploma in English, 2004

E. L. Bowsher High School, Toledo, OH

Major: English, Fine Art

Grade Point Average: 3.6

Honor Roll

Principal’s List

Relevant Coursework

Digital Image Manipulation

Manipulation of still images using Adobe Photoshop on Macintosh and Windows computers.
Compositing images and video footage using Adobe AfterEffects.
Optimization of completed compositions for web and DVD presentation.

Multimedia Authoring

Creation of multimedia web-based art with Dreamweaver.
Optimization and formatting of images and graphics for web display.

Life Drawing

Rendering of live models using traditional media (charcoal, graphite, conte crayon, etc.)
Studies on human musculature, bone structure, and proportions.

3D Computer Sculpture and Animation

Computer modeling and animation of both real and imaginary objects using Cinema 4D on Macintosh and Windows computers.
Rendering and output of animations to DVD for gallery exhibitions.
Editing rendered videos using iMovie HD.
Compositing video footage with Adobe AfterEffects.

Studio Time in Art & Technology

Completion of independent art projects over a ten-week academic quarter.
Writing of original standalone short-form comic stories.
Digital illustration of hand-drawn comic pages using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Completion of four 24 Hour Comics. (A 24-page comic completed in 24 consecutive hours.)
Weekly group meetings to report progress on projects and receive critiques and suggestions from peers.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop
Webcomic Management
Microsoft Office Suite
OpenOffice.org
HTML
CSS
Web Design
WordPress
Betterlight Digital Scanning Equipment
ViewFinder Software
Adobe AfterEffects
Adobe Illustrator
Cinema 4D
iMovie HD
Windows and Macintosh Platforms

Professional Experience

August 2008 to Present

Commission Artist
Alex Heberling Productions
Columbus, OH
Duties Performed:

Advertisement of illustration opportunities through personal website and banner ads.

Negotiating artwork details with client via email.

Completing commissions to client specifications and within promised timeframe.

Management of invoicing and financial transactions via PayPal.

April 2008 to March 2009

Digital Imaging Assistant
The Ohio State University, Department of Trademarks & Licensing
Columbus, OH
Duties Performed:

Scanning and formatting of images from the holdings of the Cartoon Library & Museum for use in the Treasury of Fine Art online database.
Detail-oriented tonal correction of scanned images for licensing purposes.
Careful handling of library holdings to archival standards.
Management of scanned image metadata.

August 2006 to Present

Freelance Designer
Toledo Cultural Arts Center at The Valentine Theatre
Toledo, OH
Duties Performed:

Two-dimensional design work, including event signage and refreshment menus.

Design work specially catered to the elite customer base of the historic Valentine Theatre in Toledo, OH.

January 2005 to Present

Webcartoonist
Alex Heberling Productions
Columbus, OH
Duties Performed:

Creator and maintainer of several independent comic projects requiring self-motivation and meeting weekly deadlines.

Completion of ongoing, professional quality long-form story comic at the rate of three to five pages per week.

Web design and website maintenance with both HTML/CSS and WordPress.

Extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, digital image manipulation, and formatting of images for web.