SIBEL ERGENER
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Carnegie Mellon University SMC 6421, 5032 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15289
973.670.4878
- sibel.ergener@gmail.com
EDUCATION & ACADEMIC HONORS
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (Pittsburgh, PA, Class of 2011)
3.38 GPA Bachelor of Fine Arts.
-Chelsea College of Art and Design- (London, England, Fall 2009)
-San Gemini Preservation Studies- (San Gemini, Italy, Summer 2010)
PROFICIENCIES
Trained in painting, drawing, draftsmanship, digital photography, and printmaking.
Computer graphics and animation proficiencies in Adobe Creative Suite(Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign), Apple Final
Cut Pro and Apple Logic Pro 3. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE
SAN GEMINI PRESERVATION STUDIES (San Gemini, Italy, May 20-July 7 2010)
30 hours a week spent in class with a focus on Roman and Etruscan pottery restoration, conservation, and history with
professors from Istituto Superiore per la Conservazione ed il Restauro in Rome. Gained knowledge of cleaning, consolidation,
piecing together of broken sherds. Learned ancient ceramic techniques, and went on frequent trips to dig sites, museums, labs
and churches where restoration work was being done. http://www.sangeministudies.org/
ISURG GRANT (Istanbul, Turkey, Summer 2010-ongoing)
Awarded an International Small Undergraduate Research Grant to travel to Istanbul and conduct independent research on
history and phenomenological influences of domes. Ongoing research of mosques, such as Sultan Ahmet, and museums, such
as the Hagia Sophia.
WAFFLE SHOP VIDEO EDITING INTERNSHIP (Pittsburgh, PA, Spring 2010)
Focus on video editing to create several more technically advanced show segments for social project http://waffleshop.org/ .
SECOND YEAR CHELSEA GALLERY SHOW (London, England, Fall 2009)
Curated section of show with two Chelsea students, included painting in show.
PNC BANK COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT (Pittsburgh, PA, Fall 2008)
Remodeled inside of old PNC Bank in East Liberty of Pittsburgh as a class project for Concept Studio 3, working with a team of
16 students. The bank was remodeled to portray the impact of the Fall 2008 economic meltdown, with the theme “Got Money
in the Bank.” Gained press coverage from the Pittsburgh City Paper.
SCHENLEY PLAZA PERFORMANCE PIECE (Pittsburgh, PA, October 2008)
Commissioned installation/performance piece for Schenley Plaza’s celebration of National Parking Day with a group of 3 CMU
students.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
TOLIMA RESTAURANT (Spring-Summer 2009)
Waitress. Hostess duties, arranged parties of up to 30 people, waited tables, cleaned up and closed restaurant. Worked 20 hours
a week, earned 100% of college spending money.
BATH & BODY WORKS (Spring-Summer 2008)
Sales Assistant. Cashier. Opened/closed store, finalized daily bank statements, provided customer service, stocked shelves.
Worked 20 hours per week, earned 100% of college spending money.
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
CMU THE CUT MUSIC MAGAZINE (2010-Present)
Active Member, Art. Constant submission of article illustrations for bi-monthly issues.
CMU TARTAN NEWSPAPER (2009-Present)
Active Member, Art and Comics. Constant submission of article illustration and comics for weekly issues.
CMU ACTIVITIES BOARD (2008-Present)
Active Member, Coffee House, Films & Concerts. Ticketing, promotion and merchandise sale for band performances. Help
publicize concerts and improve sales and attendance.
CMU NATIONAL ARTS HONORS SOCIETY (Fall 2006-Spring 2007)
Founding Member & Secretary. Increased society membership through promotion. Initiated and promoted mural project in
school hallways. Murals produced and continued in following years.
CITIZENSHIP, LANGUAGE & TRAVEL
U.S., French and Canadian citizenships. Traveled to Turkey, England, Italy, France, Spain, and Canada.