Art & Creative Work
Making Art
That Gives Back
Sydney creates original lino-cut prints — hand-carved stamps pressed onto paper to produce one-of-a-kind artwork. Pieces are inspired by community, city, and the causes that matter most.
She has raised funds for Kaleidoscope Youth Center and the 2026 AIDS Walk Ohio through original print sales, and volunteers on the fundraising committee for the Friends of the Cultural Arts Center.
AIDS Walk Ribbon Print
Lino-cut · Columbus Skyline
Holiday Card Series
Original stamps · 2024
Charity Art Sale
Seventh Son Brewing · 2024
Art for Life 2025
Equitas Health Auction
Columbus, Ohio
Sydney
Heckeler
Artist. Social media marketer.
Advancement professional.
About
Hi, I'm Sydney.
A recent graduate of The Ohio State University with dual bachelor's degrees in International Studies and Chinese Studies. Currently working as the Advancement Operations Coordinator at Equitas Health in Columbus, Ohio.
A highly motivated professional with a passion for community, arts, and meaningful communication. Whether coordinating fundraising events, crafting social media campaigns, or hand-carving lino-cut prints, creativity and care go into everything.
Proficient in Mandarin Chinese at a professional working level, and proud Dean's List alumna.
Experience
Where I've Made
an Impact
May 2025 – Present
Full-time
Advancement Operations Coordinator
Equitas Health
Coordinating donor communications, event planning, vendor management, and producing the weekly all-staff newsletter for a leading LGBTQ+ health organization in Ohio.
Oct 2022 – Feb 2025
Part-time
Student Communication & Outreach Assistant
Knowlton School at Ohio State
Created and managed social media content across Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and Facebook. Edited and maintained website copy and news bulletins for the Knowlton School of Architecture.
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
Contract
Campus Event Lead
Archrival × Tinder U
Planned and executed branded campus events at Ohio State, including a successful bar tailgate. Managed logistics, stakeholder coordination, and student engagement.
Oct 2023 – May 2025
Full-time
Head Host & Event Coordinator
Forno Kitchen + Bar
Led a hosting team overseeing reservations and seating for 800+ daily diners. Coordinated large party bookings and event communications.
Education
The Ohio State University
Honors BA · International/Global Studies
BA · Chinese Studies · Class of 2025
Recognition
Dean's List
OSU Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient
Languages
Mandarin Chinese
Professional Working Proficiency
Get In Touch
Let's work
together.
Looking to collaborate on an art project, need a skilled social media marketer, or interested in connecting about advancement opportunities? Get in touch.
Currently Based In
Columbus, Ohio
Open to remote and local opportunities
Social Media Strategy & Content Creation
Copywriting & Editorial
Event Planning & Coordination
Fundraising & Donor Relations
Original Lino-Cut Art Commissions