Betsy
Halstead
Technical Illustrator,
Sun Microsystems, Burlington MA (1989 - 2001)
Highlights
- Established all the
illustration design standards for computer system manuals
- Worked closely with
writers to illustrate the many guide books, always meeting strict deadlines
- Pioneered tools issues
relating to conversion of ProE 3D models into 2D Illustrator files
- Coordinated Publications
group's liaison with Engineering group to utilize existing CAD art
- Set hardware labeling
standards while working closely with Sun's Industrial Design group
- Provided ongoing graphic
design support to Sun's Marketing and Communications organizations, created
numerous designs for t-shirts and jackets for new product releases
- Worked closely with
Sun's London office to establish Illustration/Engineering documentation standards
- Originated logo design
for the New England STC Awards
Awards
- Consistently won Awards
of Distinction and Excellence from the New England STC (Society for Technical
Communication) as well as Awards of Excellence from the International Technical
Publications Competitions
- Received Sun's Engineering
Award of Achievement for pioneering work in the CAD/Illustration area