Please feel free to browse my resumé. For a complete portfolio of my work with Little Lion Designs, please see my website at www.littleliondesigns.com. Thank you and make it a great day!

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

2. 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
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

3. 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
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

4. samples:
“A Dream for Liam”
16 x 20 fabric collage with colored pencils
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

5. samples:
“Motherhood”
16 x 20 fabric collage with colored pencils
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

6. samples:
(Top) “Breezy” (Bottom left) “Lily” (Bottom right) “Butterflies are Free”
11 x 14 12 x 24 16 x 20
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

7. samples:
Aftermarket Business & ABRN Magazines
Sample covers from post-redesign
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

8. samples:
Aftermarket Business Magazine
Sample feature spreads, toc, column, product page & study page
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

9. samples:
Auto Body Repair News (ABRN) Magazine
Sample features, toc, column & product page
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

10. samples:
Pitch design for Advanstar’s first consumer magazine
Three sample covers and their cooresponding spreads
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

11. samples:
Sample pieces of art from AMB & ABRN magazines
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

12. samples:
Cover & Introduction
AMEX Incentive Program Proposal: Caesar’s Ent.
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

13. samples:
Zero Xposur Pitch: Win A Trip To The X-Games
PowerPoint cover page & inside header art
Zero Xposur pitch theme art
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

14. samples:
CSI Trade Ad For Kitchen & Bath Magazine
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

15. samples:
Kumho Tire USA Trade Ad
Ad 2003, Tire Business & Tire Trend Magazines
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

16. samples:
Counter card/redemption pad
Promotional poster
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

17. samples:
CSI Promotion for Sears The Great Indoors
POP & redemption form
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

18. samples:
Cover
CSI Direct Mail Brochure
Stephanie Urban • littleliondesigns@yahoo.com • 330.608.0166 • 1266 Hathaway Avenue • Lakewood, Ohio 44107