Kristen Capone Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York City Metropolitan Area

Madison, New Jersey, United States

• Accountable for entire print production process for promotional materials, from specification preparation to vendor management and selection, print production and inventory management, sales area training, label.
• Identified and implemented cost saving opportunities working in concert with vendors and agencies.
• Provided mentorship to colleagues in the areas of brand support and executing the sales meeting process.
• Partnered on the launch of Rep Resources Portal, to provide on-demand printing and allow representatives to leave behind their contact information in the field when delivering promotional materials.

Jersey City, New Jersey

• Managed the print production of pharmaceutical materials for three national drug launch meetings (e.g., Botox Cosmetic, Vraylar) involving over 2,200 sales representatives and their district managers. Recognized for.
• Ensured continual availability and stock of all promotional materials as part of Inventory Management process.
• Collaborated with brand marketing teams and creative agencies to plan, develop timelines, and execute the needed printed sales collateral to kick off the launch of new promotional materials.
• Accountable for Estimating and Buying, by ensuring Request for Proposal (RFP) and purchase order processes aligned with company purchasing policies (used ePro software program to support process).

• Coordinated meeting process material reproduction and distribution for six brand products to 1,800 business directors, managers, and sales representatives.
• Researched and vetted nine commercial print companies to produce workshops, handouts and lecture material print support.
• Developed print plans and estimates via triple/competitive bid process with print vendors.
• Interfaced with internal departments and vendor/agencies to ensure promotional materials were produced to compliance requirements, time schedules and on budget.

• Coordinated meeting process material reproduction and distribution for six brand products to 1,800 business directors, managers, and sales representatives.
• Researched and vetted nine commercial print companies to produce workshops, handouts and lecture material print support.
• Developed print plans and estimates via triple/competitive bid process with print vendors.
• Interfaced with internal departments and vendor/agencies to ensure promotional materials were produced to compliance requirements, time schedules and on budget.

• Coordinated meeting process material reproduction and distribution for six brand products to 1,800 business directors, managers, and sales representatives.
• Researched and vetted nine commercial print companies to produce workshops, handouts and lecture material print support.
• Developed print plans and estimates via triple/competitive bid process with print vendors.
• Interfaced with internal departments and vendor/agencies to ensure promotional materials were produced to compliance requirements, time schedules and on budget.

• Coordinated with marketing team members and advertising agencies to ensure all print deadlines and production schedules are met Reviewed promotional materials to ensure quality expectations.
• Developed print plans and estimates with print vendors, completing purchase orders and monitoring budgets.
• Complied with Sarbanes Oxley rules and regulations for periodic and quarterly audits.

Greater New York City Area

• Chaired weekly agency and brand team production meetings.
• Handled the production and procurement of promotional materials for Forest-branded products with advertising agencies to discuss project specifications, timelines, print release(s), and proof approvals.
• Coordinated the review process of four promotional products with approval for print release.
• Interfaced with internal departments and vendors/agencies ensuring promotional materials are produced in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Initiated purchase orders incorporating triple bid process for tokens items and print lecture.
• Attended press approvals at the approved vendors to maintain branding guidelines and accuracy.