Stephanie Urban Complete Resume

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October 2011

Stephanie Urban

1266 Hathaway Avenue

Lakewood, OH 44107

P: 330.608.0166

To Whom it May Concern,
My name is Stephanie Urban. I started my own small business, Little Lion Designs, in October of 2009 after a mass layoff
at my previous company. While unemployed, I decided to take some time and follow a dream I’ve had for a long time. That
dream was to successfully work for myself, creating fabric collage art for nurseries, weddings, birthdays and the like. After
suffering the loss of my daughter to a congenital heart defect, I was given the inspiration and time to follow that dream.
Named after my daughter’s nickname, Little Lion Designs was then born. Through my work, I am able to spread awareness
and raise funding for research of congenital heart defects while providing beautiful artwork for happy customers. I also
continue to do design work as a freelance artist and have welcomed some really exciting projects, during this time.
Prior to Little Lion Designs, I was an Art Director at Advanstar Communications for two B2B magazines for five
years. While employed at Advanstar, I single-handedly revamped both of those magazines (samples to follow) from the
ground up, taking tired old trade magazines and giving them the “wow” factor they deserved. Before that, I worked in
an advertising agency, which gave me a strong design background filled with variety from several well-known clients,
including Kendal Motor Oil, Kumho Tires, Moen and White Diamonds Perfume. I’ve designed and produced many pieces
in that time for print (collateral, POP, image, packaging, etc.), and a few for web (base art for clients and our company’s
website). I take pride in every project I get my hands on, stretching and expanding my knowledge and control of design
with each piece, as I attempt to reach outside of the box. Consistent and devoted to my work, I’ve helped boost sales
and continuity of image with the clients I’ve been lucky enough to work with. I take extreme pride in my work.
My goals are simple, to work doing what I love and to love my work. I believe each day that I do not learn something
to be a waste. I look forward to growing creatively daily and seeing what comes out of my hands next. I take a lot of pride
in my work and in my positive working environment. Attached are my resume and samples. I hope you enjoy. Thank you for
taking the time to review my information. Have a great day.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Urban
Stephanie Urban

Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

resumé:
Stephanie Urban

1266 Hathaway Avenue

Lakewood, OH 44107

P: 330.608.0166

Owner/Artist: Little Lion Designs
October 2009 to Present

1266 Hathaway Ave • Lakewood, OH 44107

www.littleliondesigns.com
Concept & design of artwork for commission sales
Illustrate & carryout artwork with repurposed/upcycled/scrap fabrics
Marketing materials & distribution pieces for all aspects of Little Lion Designs
Website development and updating
Public Relations

Art Director: Advanstar Communications, Inc.
September 2004 to October 2009

24950 Country Club Blvd. • North Olmsted, OH 44070

Larry Silvey • 440-891-2612
Carryout concept & design for two monthly B2B publications, Aftermarket Business & ABRN Magazines
Redesign & template construction of both magazines
Improve the consistency of product
Logo development

Graphic Designer: United Wireless, Inc.
December 2003 to July 2004
8555 Sweet Valley Drive • Cleveland, OH 44125
Improve the consistency of advertising/merchandising for the company
Concept & illustrate (on Mac) merchandising units
Layout promotions & brand advertising pieces
Design & produce point of purchase displays & signage
Logo development
Design & produce print collateral material, including direct mail
Execute & produce newspaper advertisements
Updates of company website www.unitedwireless.com


resumé:
Art Director: ST&P Communications, Inc.
September 2000 to December 2003
320 Springside Dr. Suite 150 • Fairlawn, OH 44333
Production & graphic support to creative director
Concept & illustrate (on Mac) merchandising units
Layout promotions & brand advertising pieces
Design & produce point of purchase displays & signage
Logo development
Design & produce print collateral material, including direct mail
Execute & produce magazine & newspaper advertisements
Layout/design & production of company website www.stpinc.com
Art direct photo shoots

*Previous positions outside this industry available upon request

Education:
Kent State University, May of 2001
Bachelor of Art: Visual Communication Design

Education Specifics: Classes included
All required academic & general electives for undergraduate study
Beginning & Intermediate Computers
Typography/Experimental Typography
Intro to Graphic Design, Graphic Design 1 & 2
Illustration (Four Classes)
Studio Skills (Three Classes)
Corporate Identity
Flash Workshop

Awards: ASBPE award for most improved magazine 2009

References:
Available upon request


samples:

“A Dream for Liam”
16 x 20 fabric collage with colored pencils


samples:

“Motherhood”
16 x 20 fabric collage with colored pencils


samples:

(Top) “Breezy” (Bottom left) “Lily” (Bottom right) “Butterflies are Free”
11 x 14 12 x 24 16 x 20


samples:

Aftermarket Business & ABRN Magazines
Sample covers from post-redesign


samples:

Aftermarket Business Magazine
Sample feature spreads, toc, column, product page & study page


samples:

Auto Body Repair News (ABRN) Magazine
Sample features, toc, column & product page


samples:

Pitch design for Advanstar’s first consumer magazine
Three sample covers and their cooresponding spreads


samples:

Sample pieces of art from AMB & ABRN magazines


samples:

Cover & Introduction

AMEX Incentive Program Proposal: Caesar’s Ent.


samples:

Zero Xposur Pitch: Win A Trip To The X-Games
PowerPoint cover page & inside header art
Zero Xposur pitch theme art


samples:

CSI Trade Ad For Kitchen & Bath Magazine


samples:

Kumho Tire USA Trade Ad
Ad 2003, Tire Business & Tire Trend Magazines

samples:

Counter card/redemption pad
Promotional poster


samples:

CSI Promotion for Sears The Great Indoors
POP & redemption form


samples:

Cover

CSI Direct Mail Brochure


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