1. ANASTASI A ATHAN S-STO THOFF • 4 61 4 N. SAP PHIR E DR. HOFF MA N EST S, IL 6 01 92 • 8 47. 31 2.27 66
ana sta sia @in sight desi gn solutio ns. co m
PROFES SIONAL S U MMARY
• Excel in B2B: publication design, branding, packaging, ad campaigns
• Supervisory experience • Photography-direction experience • Print buying experience
• Consistently meet corporate needs with accurate, creative and cost-efficient professional results
• Excellent typographic knowledge and application
• Deliver results as an independent contributor or as part of a larger team
• Volunteer leadership board director for Illinois not-for-profit
EMP LOY MEN T
2001 — Current INSIGHT DESIGN SO LUTION S, INC.
Founder, Entrepreneur and Creative Director
• Successfully solved over 575 unique design challenges, ranging from concept to print
• Provided photography direction for growing client products/catalogs: premium tools and sunbathing beds
• Provided custom consulting solutions for 217 clients
• Resolved wine labeling design challenges with Internet-based solutions
1999 — 2001 THE SHE RWOOD GROUP, INC.
Art Director
• Provided comprehensive branding and design for 15 associations and firms
• Managed a design department of 4 people; coordinated with other teams to accomplish departmental goals
• Directed production of 196+ publications
• Consistently succeeded with limited budgets, strengthening my abilities to create within tight boundaries
1997 — 1999 PATERNO I MP ORTS (T HE TE RLATO GROUP)
Graphic Designer
• Supported the wine importing and distribution industry with wine label, sell sheet, and point-of-sale design
• Created consistent sales support pieces for 15 different brands
1996 — 1999 COLLEGE FINANCING E MPLO Y MENT
• Worked to finance college costs
• Delivered results in assorted roles in restaurant management, academic assistance and administration
TECHNICA L SKIL LS
HARDW AR E: Windows and Macintosh
SOFTWAR E: Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Acrobat Professional
Adobe Go Live Dreamweaver
MS Office Suite Filemaker Pro
Quark XPress Suitcase Fusion
EDUCATION
1996 — 1999 COLU MBIA COL LEGE, C HICAGO, IL
• Bachelor of Arts Degree with a concentration in Graphic Design
INTERES TS & ORGA NIZATIO NS
Multicultural learning, travel, reading, health and fitness, pencil sketching
2008 — 2009 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS
Committee Chair of Holiday Gala
Technology Committee
2001 — 2003 BOARD MEMBER
Illinois Society of International Development