Kathy Burns Rittwage 1954 born in Neenah, WI
EDUCATION:
1972 Graduated from Scotch Plains Fanwood High School, NJ
1976 Graduated with BFA in painting from Philadelphia College of Art
(now named University of the Arts) in Philadelphia, PA
1978 Graduated Union County Tech Graphic Arts program, Scotch Plains, NJ
ENTRY LEVEL JOBS: 1976-1979
Graphic Research, a small sheet-fed company in Scotch Plains, NJ. Worked in paste up, stripping, and camera.
Twin City Press, a mini-web company in Plainfield, NJ, owned by American Standard. Worked in Cost Accounting, paper purchasing.
Stern Majestic Press, a web company in Philadelphia, PA also owned by American Standard. Worked in NYC sales office as sales rep.
MAJOR CAREER EXPERIENCE: 1979-1996
Alden Press large web offset printer Elk Grove, IL. Was the NYC sales representative for over 15 years. Was their top seller most of those years. Alden was later acquired by
World Color, which added Rotogravure to our capabilities and so then I also sold for and worked in the Dyersburg, TN plant. Brought in and maintained high profile mail order catalogue accounts including Victoria Secrets, Childcraft, and most of the NYC department stores.
PERSONAL:
I have three children. In 1997 when my youngest was 2, I
retired to stay home with them. They are now 17, 19 & 22.
OTHER INTERESTS:
•Avid equestrian trail rider (I have 2 horses) and hiker. •La Canada Flintridge Trail Council board member