Resume + CV

Tami Jo Urban

Creative Director | Brand Strategist | Medical Illustrator | Visual Storyteller | Tattooist

Summary

Senior Creative Director and MFA-trained Medical Illustrator with 25+ years translating complex ideas into powerful visual experiences across luxury branding, healthcare, retail environments, and advertising. Known for operating at the intersection of strategy and artistry — defining the vision, directing the concept, and elevating the execution. A rare combination of fine art mastery, corporate creative leadership, and entrepreneurial instinct, with a track record of commanding rooms, winning clients, and producing work that endures. Ready to bring that perspective to a senior leadership role where design is the differentiator.

TL;DR: Have crayons, will travel.

Skills

    • Creative Direction
    • Identity Development
    • Brand Collateral
    • Marketing Kits
    • Presentations
    • Pitch Decks
    • Lookbooks
    • Style Guides
    • Medical Illustration
    • Scientific Illustration
    • Narrative Illustration
    • Environmental Graphics
    • Package Design
    • Infographics
    • Wayfinding
    • MacOS/iPadOS/iOS
    • Adobe Creative Suite
    • Procreate
    • AI Models
    • Print Production
    • Press-Ready Deliverables

Experience

2007 - Present | Miami, Florida

Founder & Creative Director

Tami Jo Urban LLC, The Urban Machine

Independent creative director, illustrator, and boutique studio owner with 30+ years of experience in branding, medical illustration, bespoke visual storytelling, and tattooing.

Clients

2005 - 2007 | Southfield, Michigan

Creative Director of Environmental Branding

JGA Retail Architecture & Design

Led the Retail Graphics Department at a nationally recognized retail architecture firm, directing brand environments for major national clients.

2004 - 2005 | Warren, Michigan

Web Developer

Campbell-Ewald

Developed and optimized responsive XHTML/CSS web applications with full W3C and Section 508 compliance, improving performance, load times, and cross-browser compatibility.

2000 - 2004 | Warren, Michigan

Technical Illustrator

General Motors

Developed and optimized responsive XHTML/CSS web applications with full W3C and Section 508 compliance, improving performance, load times, and cross-browser compatibility.

Education

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Master of Fine Arts, Medical & Biological Illustration

University of Michigan

Detroit, Michigan

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drawing & Painting

Wayne State University

Certifications

Miami-Dade County, Florida

Tattoo Artist License

Florida Department of Health

Austin, Texas

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

My Vinyasa Practice

Miami, Florida

Motorcycle Rider Education & Endorsement

Florida Training of North Dade, Inc.

Bloodborne Pathogens & Communicable Diseases Training

Biologix Solutions

Miami, Florida

Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

American Red Cross Association

Affiliations

Professional Member

Yoga Alliance

Lifetime Professional Member

Golden Key National Honor Society

Exhibitions

2026 | Soft Yellow Underbelly Solo Exhibition, Delray Beach Public Library, Delray Beach, FL

2025 | Little Things, Ol’ Blue Gallery, Hannibal, MO

2024 | Spooky Empire, Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL

2024 | Exhibition, The Artist’s Palate, Delray Beach, FL

2023 | Divine Feminine, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, FL

2022 | First Rodeo, Office Space Gallery, Ferndale, MI

2022 | Christmas Art Market, Faith Arts Village Orlando, Orlando, FL

2021 | The Urban Machine, MADE at The Citadel, Miami, FL [solo]

2017 | Spooky Empire, Hyatt Regency, Orlando, FL

2017 | Spooky Empire Mayhem, Orange County Drive Convention Center, Orlando, FL

2016 | TattooFest, Bradenton Area Convention Center, Palmetto, FL

2015 | TattooFest, Bradenton Area Convention Center, Palmetto, FL

2014 | Spooky Empire, Double Tree, Orlando, FL

2014 | Spooky Empire Mayhem, Double Tree, Orlando, FL

2014 | Pinned Miami, Miami Airport Convention Center, Miami, FL

2014 | TattooFest, Bradenton Area Convention Center, Palmetto, FL

2014 | The 19th Annual Marked For Life Female Tattoo Artist Expo, Double Tree, Orlando, FL

2014 | Tattoolapalooza, Hyatt Regency, Miami, FL

2011 | Orlando Calling, Florida Citrus Sports Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL

2008 | The 13th Annual Motor City Tattoo Expo, Marriott, Detroit, MI

2007 | Time is carving, Art of Skin & Bones, Mount Clemens, MI [solo]

Installations

2022 | Mount Sinai Hospital, Miami Beach, FL

2014 | Coventry Creations, Ferndale, MI

2012 | Macomb Learning Center, Macomb, MI

2007 | Mainstreet Wellness Center, Mt. Clemens, MI

Press

Staff Reporter, “Tami Jo Urban of Wynwood on Life, Lessons & Legacy," Voyage MIA, April 30, 2026.

Staff Reporter, “Meet Tami Jo Urban,” Bold Journey, March 19, 2026.

Staff Reporter, “Meet Tami Jo Urban of Miami,” Voyage MIA, March 11, 2026.

Staff Reporter, “Meet Tami Jo Urban,” Bold Journey, November 21, 2025.

Staff Reporter, “Tami Jo Urban of Miami on Life, Lessons & Legacy,” Voyage MIA, October 16, 2025.

Staff Reporter, “What Makes You Lose Track of Time—and Find Yourself Again,” Voyage MIA, October 16, 2025.

Staff Reporter, “Meet Tami Jo Urban,” Canvas Rebel, May 3, 2025.

Staff Reporter, “Meet Tami Jo Urban,” Bold Journey, November 7, 2024.

Staff Reporter, “Check Out Tami Jo Urban’s Story” Voyage MIA, June 27, 2024.

Staff Reporter, “Meet Tami Jo Urban,” Canvas Rebel, May 16, 2024.

Staff Reporter, “Meet Tami Jo Urban,” Canvas Rebel, August 31, 2023.

Staff Reporter, “Meet Tami Jo Urban,” Voyage MIA, May 3, 2018.

Molly Dickinson, “Art of Skin & Bones,” Today’s Chiropractic Lifestyle, February/March 2011.

Richard Walker, “People Making News,” Detroit Free Press, October 7, 2005.

Tom Henderson, “People,” Crains Detroit, September 19, 2005.

Terry Dobson, “People On The Move,” Detroit News, August 5, 2005.

Sarah DeVries-Allen, “Standing Tall,” Xlibris Corp, May 26, 2005.

Ramone Espinosa, “You Can Do It.” Science World, January 21, 2002. 20.

Sarah Klein, “Illustration and Tattoo Artistry Compose ‘Most Unique’ Portfolio,” Tech Center News, April 23, 2001. 5A.