Robert P Havill

152 Whitaker Lane

Fallon, NV 89406

Contact Phone: (775) 423-0599

Email Address: rhavill@cccomm.net

EXPERIENCE

11/14/2004 to Present ; 40 hours per Week; Visual Information Specialist; GS-1084-09; last promoted not specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, Fallon, NV 89406, Debbie Vermillion, 775-426-3887; may contact supervisor.

The Visual Information Specialist position involves in the planning, design, selection and creation of the various elements of visual products. These include slides, transparencies and charts to accommodate academic presentations as well as magazine covers, illustration and layout. Other visuals include signs, caricatures, logos, t-shirts and displays. Meets with magazine editors to learn the information objectives of the project and the points to be emphasized. Makes decisions on design that includes size, layout, illustration, materials, typography and color. Must have extensive knowledge and ability to apply a variety of methods, techniques and materials used in the design, production and reproduction of visual products. Plans, develops and produced aesthetically composed visual products in a timely manner. Ability to transfer spoken or written information into visual representation without benefit of existing pictures or diagrams. Advanced skills in using pen-ink, markers, pencil, paint, watercolor, paper and computer graphics. Knowledge of aviation and combat scenarios in order to properly convey the desired message.

07/2004 to 07/24/2005; 40 hours per Week; Illustrator; GS-1020-09; last promoted not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temp. promotion;12 Communications SQ. AETC: 0J, Visual Info Org-STR:SCSV, Randolph AFB TX 78150-6345; Michelle DeLeon , 7-4226, ext. 3014 ; may not contact supervisor.

The primary purpose of this position is to design, lay out and execute a wide range of illustrative/graphic artwork to base customers in support of presentations, displays, briefings, printed materials, and other related projects using common art media, as well as computer-generated graphics. Designs, layout, and prepares a variety of artwork. Responsible for projects from beginning of assignments and follows through to completion on all aspects. Proposes and plan work method to supervisor, and recommends ideal subject matter depiction considering objective, deadline, and reproduction method. Creates preliminary sketches or models for production for supervisory approval to insure accuracy and achieved objective for various informational and operational projects. Researches reference sources and consults with subject-matter experts to assure that the illustrations are accurate presentations of the objects used to communicate themes. Composes and completes a variety of general and technical artwork in full color, monochromatic, or black and white. The work requires imaginative and creative ideas, sometimes without the benefit of precedent. Advises and provides guidance and training to other illustrators, management, and customers. Creates original artwork utilizing state-of-the-art software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, PageMaker, PowerPoint, Corel Draw and peripherals.

11/2002 to 07/2004; 40 hours per Week; Illustrator; GS-1020-07; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Navy, NETPDTC, Instructional Technology Dept., (VI) Division Saufley Field, Pensacola, FL; Mitch Pait , (850) 452-1177 ; may contact supervisor.

Provide accurate visual information media support services to customers in person, on the telephone and via e-mail. Prepares original graphic presentations. Prepares computer generated 2-dimensional artwork and 2 dimensional animation. Prepares layouts and executes finished artwork for training materials and visual information presentations in support of all CNET commands. Creates and renders artwork in a variety of media in both black and white and color, working from rough sketches for which style, format, medium, and color treatment have been indicated. This includes but is not limited to cutaway views, animate and inanimate objects, external and internal parts of equipment, isometric and orthographic drawings, diagrams, schematics and pictorial illustrations. Stays abreast of new trends and ideas in the commercial art field. Makes reproductions by using computers, copiers, graphic cameras, blueprint machines and transparency makers. Digitizes and enhances scanned photographs.

09/2001 to 10/2002; 40 hours per Week; Forestry Technician; GS-462-04; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; USDA, Forest Service, 300 W. Congress St. Tucson, Arizona 85701; Doak McDuffie , (520) 749-7714 ; may contact supervisor.

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities at Sabino Canyon and Mt. Lemmon, which is part of the Coronado National Forest in Tucson, AZ.

08/1996 to 03/2000; 40 hours per Week; Artist in relief sculpture; $18 per Hour; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Small Indulgence, 7745 Alabama St. Studio 3 Canoga Park, CA 91304; Kathleen McLaughlin , (818) 710-1262 ; may contact supervisor.

Hired to create realistic sculpture in relief form. Subject matter: animals, floral, nature and architectural scenes. All the pieces were mass produced and sold to major department stores in the U.S. This was a team effort. Worked closely with other artists and designers to create artwork that was appealing and professional.

02/1993 to 06/1996; 40 hours per Week; Production Artist; $8 per Hour; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Yorktown Printing, 1520 Front St. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; Karen Bobay , 914 962-3871 ; may contact supervisor.

Responsible for the layout, paste-ups and designs of multiple community directories. Prepared computer generated artwork using FrontPage, PageMaker and Illustrator. Ensure graphics meets the standards of the company. I also learned other aspects of printing, which are signatures, proofing, bluelines, print screens, color separations. spreads and scaling.

06/1989 to 03/1992; 40 hours per Week; Graphic Designer; $14 per Hour; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; KPMG Peat Marwick, 345 Park Ave. NY, NY; Art Coake , 914 632-2355 ; may contact supervisor.

Responsible for in-house illustrations, diagrams, charts and graphics of legal proposals and presentations on the Macintosh. Prepared original graphics for presentations using QuarkXPress, PageMaker, Corel Draw, Illustrator and some animations. Prepared layouts and executes finished artwork for training materials.

EDUCATION

Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale, NY; 1964 High School Diploma.

School of Visual Arts, New York, NY; No Degree in Certificates in Macintosh and Desktop Publishing , 1988; 3.3 out of 4 Point GPA; 52 Semester Hours.

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ; Master in Fine Arts and Art History , 1973; 3.2 out of 4 Point GPA; 60 Semester Hours.

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY; Bachelor in Graphic Design , 1970; 3.0 out of 4 Point GPA; 60 Quarter Hours.

Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, Ohio; No Degree in Dilpoma in Graphic Design , 1968; 2.7 out of 4 Point GPA; 120 Semester Hours.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Certificates in Illustrator 8.0 and PhotoShop 5.0, 62 hours, 2001, New Horizons, Tucson, AZ
Certificates in Computer Graphic Design, 1997-1998 600 hours, CompuCollege, Studio City, CA
Certificates Macintosh and Desktop Publishing, 1988, 52 hours, School of Visual Arts, NY, NY
Certificate in Quark Press 3.1, 1992, 60 hours, Conn. Institute of Art, Greenwich, CT

PROFESSIONAL RATINGS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS

Halloween Window Painting Contest, 1955-57
Eagle Scout, 1963
1st prize in the Salmagundi Art Club, 1977 New York, NY
Ossining Arts Festival, 1975-77
2nd prize in the Mamaroneck Artist Guild Open Exhibit, 1978 White Plains, NY
Member Hudson Valley Art Association, 1974-1981, White Plains, NY
Member Garrison Art Center, 1990-1996, Garrison, NY
2 Letters of Appreciation from J.F. Driscoll. Director of Contract Management, DCASR NY-AD, 06/30/88
Performance Rating, Exceptional from DCASR NY-WX, 06/08/88
Continue to exhibit artwork in art galleries in the Southwest.

OTHER INFORMATION

A highly qualified Illustrator/Artist, experienced in computerized graphics, animation, 3-D animation, desktop publishing, fine art, illustrations, typography, charts, diagrams, vu-graphs, maps, schematic drawings, renderings, sculpture and audiovisual presentations. Visionary, perceptive and conceptual. Capable of taking projects from sketch through final completion on schedule and within budget. An active and involved team member who is detail, result and goal oriented.

Computer Skills:
Illustrator, Quark Press, PageMaker, PhotoShop, Corel Draw, Macromedia Flash MX, 3D Studio Max 6, PowerPoint, Excel, InDesign, Scanning, Mac, PC literate, Windows, MS Word, Freehand.