stephanie urban complete resume

first of all: 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 • [email protected] • 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


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

resumé:


samples:


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

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“Motherhood”16 x 20 fabric collage with colored pencils

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

Aftermarket Business & ABRN MagazinesSample covers from post-redesign

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Aftermarket Business MagazineSample feature spreads, toc, column, product page & study page

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

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

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Sample pieces of art from AMB & ABRN magazines

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Cover & Introduction

AMEX Incentive Program Proposal: Caesar’s Ent.

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

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CSI Trade Ad For Kitchen & Bath Magazine

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

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Counter card/redemption padPromotional poster

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CSI Promotion for Sears The Great IndoorsPOP & redemption form

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Cover

CSI Direct Mail Brochure

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