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Audrey J. Witt 139 Friendly Road | Cranston, Rhode Island 02910 cell 401.524.0146 | email audreywitt @ msn.com | find me on Linked In PORTFOLIO DESIGN AND PRODUCTION SERVICES MANAGER Demonstrated expertise in bringing ideas to fruition! Creative yet practical design services manager with extensive experience in resourcing the creative development and design of marketing materials and communications, retail-level store signage, print production and troubleshooting, direct mail and fulfillment. Highly motivated problem solver with attention to detail and proven ability to manage accuracy, budgets and deadlines without sacrificing excellence nor corporate brand standards. Speaks the graphics creative and technical languages; interfaces clearly with creative teams, project managers and vendor resources. Extensive knowledge of the printing process, including digital, offset sheetfed, offset web, and large format Experienced print vendor resourcer and price negotiator Experienced in color proof evaluation and on-press color management

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Audrey J. Witt139 Friendly Road | Cranston, Rhode Island 02910 cell 401.524.0146 | email [email protected] | find me on Linked In

PORTFOLIODESIGN AND PRODUCTION SERVICES MANAGER Demonstrated expertise in bringing ideas to fruition! Creative yet practical design services manager with extensive experience in resourcing the creative development and design of marketing materials and communications, retail-level store signage, print production and troubleshooting, direct mail and fulfillment. Highly motivated problem solver with attention to detail and proven ability to manage accuracy, budgets and deadlines without sacrificing excellence nor corporate brand standards.

• Speaks the graphics creative and technical languages; interfaces clearly with creative teams, project managers and vendor resources. • Extensive knowledge of the printing process, including digital, offset sheetfed, offset web, and large format • Experienced print vendor resourcer and price negotiator • Experienced in color proof evaluation and on-press color management

Consumer Experience Support

Fall Fashion Event - Discover your StyleDirect Mail and In-Store SignageDesigned by Falcone Communications and DesignManaged by Audrey J. WittRPI PrintingSynnott Imaging Systems

Production Schedule

Direct mail postcard-style invitation; 250 customized variable-data lots (circled). Printed on 111# Nantucket Gloss Cover and inserted into white 60# Finch Opaque A7 envelope; envelope printed with matching customized variable-data inkjet return addresses at same time as outgoing addresses to save on cost.RPI Printing

Instore signage digitally printed on dull coated photo stockSynnott Imaging Systems

Direct Mail In-Store Signage

Consumer Experience Support

Spring Fashion Event - Carnival!Direct Mail and In-Store SignageDesigned by Falcone Communications and DesignManaged by Audrey J. WittArtCo PrintingSynnott Imaging Systems

Production Schedule

Direct mail postcard-style invitation; 250 customized variable-data lots (circled). Printed with ultra-bright inks on 129 HannoArt Silk Cover w/Gloss o/a aq coating and inserted into white 60# White Finch Opaque envelope; envelope printed with matching customized variable-data inkjet return addresses at same time as outgoing addresses to save on cost.ArtCo Printing

Instore signage digitally printed on dull coated photo stock; gift tags and crystal tattoo packaging printed on 15pt Tango C1SSynnott Imaging Systems and ArtCo Printing

Direct Mail In-Store Signage

Consumer Experience Support

Summer Designer Signing EventDirect Mail and In-Store SignageDesigned by Falcone Communications and DesignManaged by Audrey J. WittDES PrintingSynnott Imaging Systems

Production Schedule

Direct mail self mailer tri-fold invitation, fugitive glue closure. Printed on 129# HannoArt Gloss Cover.DES Printing, a Division of The Allied Group

Instore signage digitally printed on dull coated photo stock, vinyl and canvasSynnott Imaging Systems

Direct Mail In-Store Signage

Consumer Experience Support

Annual Edition Ornament Designer SeriesPackaging Note Cards and In-Store SignageDesigned by Gustin Advertising, Falcone Communications and Design, Audrey J. WittManaged by Audrey J. WittArtCo PrintingSynnott Imaging Systems

Typical Production Schedule

*Complimentary, crystallized MomentCard with any Annual Edition Ornamentpurchase, while supplies last.

Swarovski_Leaseline_22x28:Layout 2 7/25/13 1:05 PM Page 2

Triangular note card designed to fit Annual Edition Ornament box packaging. Printed on 129# Ice Silver or Ice Gold Curious Metallic Cover and enhanced with a single crystal.ArtCo Printing

Instore signage digitally printed on dull coated photo stock or 100# Ice Silver Curious Metallic CoverSynnott Imaging Systems

Packaging Note Cards In-Store Signage

Retailer Support

Annual Edition Retailer KitRetailer Kit Boxes, Order Forms, StickersDesigned by Falcone Communications and Design, Audrey J. WittManaged by Audrey J. WittArtCo PrintingSynnott Imaging SystemsPrecision Business Forms

Production Schedule

Explore ENCHANTING ASIA

with Swarovski

Explore ENCHANTING ASIA

with Swarovski

Kit boxes printed on 100# HannoArt Gloss Text, with gloss lamination and mounted to white corrugated E-flute board.ArtCo Printing

Kit boxes contained 3-part application order forms with flysheets and flip cover printed by Precision Business Forms, Authorized Retailer Stickers printed by Synnott Imaging Systems,

SCS ANNUAL EDITION 2015

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SCS ANNUAL EDITION 2015

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SCS ANNUAL EDITION 2015

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Retailer Kit Boxes

Consumer Support

Invitation for the SCS Numbered Limited Edition Black Stallion Direct Mail and In-Store SignageDesigned by Falcone Communications and DesignManaged by Audrey J. WittArtCo PrintingSynnott Imaging Systems

Production Schedule

Pocket Folder / Inserts InvitationPrinted 1 color black on 111# Curious Metallic Ice Silver Cover; die cut pocket folder, scored and glued, with colllated cards. A2 Curious Metallic Ice Silver envelope along with collated cards/pocket folder Inserted into A7 Poptone Black Licorice envelope printed with silver ink.CHALLENGE! Keep project under $2 each ($1.66)ArtCo Printing

Instore Signage printed by Synnott Imaging Systems

Heinz Tabertshofer will be visiting the U.S. to share an evening with the new owners of his latest masterpiece. You will be treated to dinner and cocktails,

in addition to a few sparkling surprises along the way.

Y O U A R E C O R D I A L L Y I N V I T E D

Spend an evening with HEINZ TABERTSHOFER

designer of your stunning new DESIGNER EDITION BLACK STALLION

The included cards will outline the details of your evening.

EVENT DETAILS

ACCOMMODATIONS

RSVP

THE BLACK

StallionEXCLUSIVE DESIGNER EDITION 2014

Numbered Limited Edition

Designed by Heinz Tabertshofer

Limited to 888 pieces globally

Retail Price $8,025

11x17 EDE Event Sign.indd 1 6/10/2014 11:10:25 AM

Direct Mail In-Store Signage

NOTE: I was hired in 2000 strictly to manage catalog production - 27 catalogs/year. Duties included designing the covers, managing photography of cover and over 1000 product skus (Morgan Rockhill Photography), sourcing and managing printing, and distribution.

Crystal Figurines CatalogsEdited Centrally-produced file submitted for print.Foil Stamped Cover

Production - Audrey J. WittPrinting - Universal-Wilde (Web Offset)

Fashion CatalogsUS product assortment developed and submitted via Excel spreadsheet to MBD, who has written a script to support electronic page layout. This script coordinates all sku numbers with images, data and bar codes. Final production files submitted for print.

Production - Marketing by DesignPrinting - ArtCo Printing (Jewelry/Sheetfed or Digital)

Retailer and Consumer Support

Product Catalogs Produced by Marketing by Design, Audrey J. WittManaged by Audrey J. WittArtCo PrintingUniversal-Wilde

Typical Production Schedule

Advertising layout for Diann’s Gifts, an authorized Swarovski retailer;required current corporate branding, new introduction product and copywriting

Retailer Support

Advertising Designed by Audrey J. WittManaged by Audrey J. Witt

Created new outlet retail store seasonal graphic “look” for 40 stores, attracting the attention and approval of the global corporate visual office

Retailer Support

In Store Graphic Signage Designed by Audrey J. WittManaged by Audrey J. Witt