so just who does this guy think he is anyway ?. . .

Chris Hillman ...
has been in the buisness of Illustration / displays / fine-art etc. for about 15 years , and in the buisness of 3-dimensional & mechanical displays (club installations etc.) and the occasional Animated project , for the past 12 years !
During which he`s been one of the most prominent Display Artists on South Street Philadelphia in past years.
Not on the resume is the current 3-year job refurbishing the historical Lit Bros Enchanted Colonial Village at the childrens Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia which gives the opportunity to do everything from sculpting and casting to mechanics fabrication, design, drafting ...he even gets to do quite a bit of painting.

WORK EXPERIENCE
PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM (2001-2006)
Animatronic VIllage Recontruction Project:
Reconstructed Philadelphia's Historical Enchanted Colonial Village.
Reconstructed, repainted 8 of 9 buildings, Custom built new mechanisms for each of the 49 animated figures, Sculpted / Cast new heads for 7 of the animated figures. 
CREATIVE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING, Various Projects (1998-2007)
Design, Construction, Fabrication:
Assisted in design, construction and set-up of various animated and animatronic projects including Corporate Events, Haunted Houses, Dark rides etc.
Project Responsibilities included Archetectural Models, Concept Drawings, Vacuforming, Scenics, Painting and more.
DENNIS NOTHAFT ASSOCIATES (Scenics and more) 1998-2000
Crew Position:
Assisted in set-up and tear-down of scenics and animatronic-displays for casino and corporate events..
DYNAMIC IMAGINEERING (Scenics etc. in Baltimore) 1999
Crew Position:
Assisted in set-up and maintainance of artificial surfaces and installation of over 200 sculpted miniature figures.
TOWER BOOKS / 1992-2001
3D / Mechanical Artist:
Designed and created mechanized window displays and backdrops for live instore signings and promotions, as well as all other art related projects such as advertising design, flyers and signage etc.
TOWER CLASSICS / 1990-1999
3D / Mechanical Artist:
Responsible for creating window displays and backings for live instore performances as well as sale signage, promotions etc.

Both positions inluded creating displays using Radio-control, Motion detectors, Electronic audio systems and specialized lighting and motor systems.

Instore Promotions have included projects for . . .
Laurie Anderson , Howard Stern , Wolfman Jack , George Takei (Mr. Sulu),
Queen Latiffah , MeatLoaf , Lauren Bacall , David Cassidy , Patti Smith ,
R. U. Sirius , Mikey Wilde , Anne Rice , Boyz II Men , Robin Quivers,
and many more .

CLIENT LIST - (Recent Partial)
THE BANK (Danceclub)
Created entire "70's theme" floor design and installations, including Partrige Family Bus (back end), Twister game dance floor with 6ft spinner, 10ft Nixon / Charlies Angels mural and approx. 2,300 mounted photographs and record covers under acrylic.
ELAINS (Themed Restaurant)
Created 3D miniature scenic backdrop wi. 15 collapsable buildings incorporating artificial fire and lighting effects for volcano eruption scene.
CAROUSEL VILLAGE (Family Shops/ Entertainment etc.)
Sculpted and cast heads and hands for animated-figures in a 30-character childrens walk-through display.
constructed various props and assisted in construction and set-up of lights and display.
SAFER LIFE (Retail)
Christmas Windows -Complete miniature sets including Santas Workshop (With Motorized Elves).
HOCUS POCUS MAGIC SHOP
Designed and created mechanical system, light system and interior of animated Fortune-Teller Kiosk. (motorized Ghoul)
ANIMALS TO GO (Mascots etc.)
Designed and Sculpted parts for 7ft illuminated robot costume.
COMICS AND MORE
Sculpted 5ft Dragon Head, claws and illuminated eyes.
CAREFREE CENTER
Created 50ft Childrens Mural for interior of day-care center.
DIGITAL UNDERGROUND
Created 5ft Illuminated 3D Recreations of CD covers for instore displays.
TLA VIDEO
Created Larger Window Displays for 5 of thier locations and the window display for their John Waters - Live Instore Event (included miniature flashing marquee and working movie-camera-gun with sound effects)

Many other freelance projects done over the last 20 years range from murals, window displays, t-shirt des. to illustrations etc.

EDUCATION
JOHN K. OSSI VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
745 hrs. Drafting / Engineering
1 1/2 years of Commercial Art
Exploritory courses in: Electronics, Electrical construction, Hydraulic systems construction etc.
ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA :
Associate degree in Specialized technology
Major - Visual Communications / Illustration
*graduated with Best Portfolio Award*

SKILLS
Construction abilities in various materials including wood, plexiglass, plastics, light metals, foam and foamboards etc.
Painting, Sculpting, Casting, Airbrushing
Electrical & Electronic design and construction.
Computer programming in Powerbasic, (some Visual basic & C++)

PORTFOLIO / VIDEO / REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST .
Visit my web-site: http:// members.aol.com / robotweb
or email to: c40179@aol.com

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