Jean Haviland
Seaside,OR
Summary
Skilled artist with excellent customer service skills. I have a wide range of knowledge and experience with artistic techniques and processes, educated in historical movements, and cultural meanings and influences in art. My goal is to make the joy of creating art accessible for everyone. I would like to use art to facilitate the coming together of the community to share, excite, and instill pride in the individual and the group as a whole.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Randall J. Hodges Photography
09.2023 - Current
- I help to maintain the care and facilitate the sales of renowned professional photographer, Randall J. Hodges' art.
- Along with maintaining daily operations of the gallery, I also train new gallery assistants,
- I also help to educate the public in his, all-in-camera techniques as well as the mediums he prints on: luster paper, gallery wrapped canvas (giclee), metal, and acrylic.
- I assist customers in deciding size, material and color scheme to integrate the art into their chosen surrounding.
Kodak Photo Lab Technician
Target
11.2006 - 05.2011
- Operated photo department cash register to scan items and process checks and credit card transactions.
- Assessed customer needs and examined order contents to identify processing requirements and timelines.
- Examined developed prints to determine defects such as broken lines, spots or blurs.
- Maintained chemical levels and solution integrity for automatic processors and hand development systems.
- Utilized [Software]to perform photo editing, retouching and restoration.
- Filled tanks of processing machines with solutions such as developer, dyes, stop-baths, fixers, bleaches and washes.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication, understanding their unique needs, and delivering customized solutions.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations through routine inspections of equipment and proper storage of chemicals.
Art Festival
Off Center Community Arts Project
'Frank', 'Aunt Geraldine', 'Jose'
8x10 Matted Prints
Pencil Drawing
2019
Wabi Sabi Art Show
Off Center Community Art Project
'Free'
20x30 Pencil Drawing
2018
Juried Art Show
Lawrence St. Gallery
'... tude'
Black and White
16x20 Digital Print
2006
Juried Art Show
The Deep End Cafe
'Sweet Dreams'
16x20 Black and White
Film Print
2007
Individual Show
Salon De Refuse
'Untitled'
11x14 Color Digital Print
On view in art building commons
2006-2008
Juried Photo Exhibition
Eastern Michigan University
'The Dimming of the Day'
8x10 Film Print
Developed in Darkroom and painted
2005
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05.2007
Associate of Arts - Fine And Studio Arts Management
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI05.2004
Skills
Proficient in the following art skills:
- Color Science
- Drawing
- Watercolor
- Photography Film processing and darkroom set up, safety, and use
- Collage
- Charcoal
- Management and care of studio instruments and supplies
- Instruction on the teaching of art k-12
- Educated in western and eastern art history, and significant milestones in various cultures throughout history
Management Skills:
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Employee Development
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Computer Skills
- Customer Service
- Negotiation
- Sales Techniques
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Volunteer Work:
- Worked on Victory Over Violence Campaign Helped to design and install Children's Art Display in the University of Michigan Union VOV began in 1999 by SGI-USA in conjunction with universities throughout the US in response to the Columbine school shootings 2000
- Guest speaker at Eastern Michigan University textiles class I shared process, history, folklore, cultural importance of the fabric art made by the Kuna tribe of the San Blas Islands, Panama 2007
- Assisted in gallery art installations in Faculty Art Shows at Eastern Michigan University 2005 & 2006
- Helped to facilitate and donated 2 12"x12" painted wooden houses to Little Houses & Big Hearts Auction to benefit the Off Center Community Arts Project 2018
Commissioned Work:
- Personal Portrait Drawings
- Wedding, Olander Park, Sylvania, OH
- 2 4'x6' wooden panels, painted depictions of University of Michigan Mascots, displayed in Michigan Stadium On display from 2008 - present
- Mural painting of tree in a private home
Volunteering
- Assisted in Victory Over Violence Campaign: raising donations and helped to design and present Children's Art Display on the campus of the University of Michigan in 2,000. VOV began in 1999 by SGI-USA in conjunction with universities throughout the US in response to the Columbine school shootings.
- Guest speaker at Eastern Michigan University textiles class about fabric art called Molas. These are made by the Kuna tribe of the San Blas Islands, Panama.
- Assisted in art gallery installations in Eastern Michigan University Faculty Art Shows in 2005 & 2006.
- Donated 2 12"x12" painted wooden houses to Little Houses & Big Hearts Auction to benefit Off Center Community Arts Project in 2018.
Commissioned Work
- Cartoon depictions of U of M mascots
2 4'x6' painted wooden panels
On display in Michigan Stadium, 2008
Currently in Michigan Union
- Outdoor wedding - Olander Park, Sylvania, OH
2004
- 6'x4' mural of tree in private home
2000
- Personal portrait drawings
ongoing
Timeline
Manager
Randall J. Hodges Photography
09.2023 - Current
Kodak Photo Lab Technician
Target
11.2006 - 05.2011
Art Festival
Off Center Community Arts Project
Wabi Sabi Art Show
Off Center Community Art Project
Juried Art Show
Lawrence St. Gallery
Juried Art Show
The Deep End Cafe
Individual Show
Salon De Refuse
Juried Photo Exhibition
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Arts - Fine And Studio Arts Management
Washtenaw Community College