Stuart Jones
Project Manager at Affinity Print- Claim this Profile
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Carlisle Rogers
Within some companies lie hidden cores of talent. These clandestine geniuses often shape the success of companies in ways no outsider could fathom, and no insider ever tacitly acknowledges. Stuart Jones is one of the undiscovered, the mainsprings without which every cog in the machine would be rendered useless.
Carlisle Rogers
Within some companies lie hidden cores of talent. These clandestine geniuses often shape the success of companies in ways no outsider could fathom, and no insider ever tacitly acknowledges. Stuart Jones is one of the undiscovered, the mainsprings without which every cog in the machine would be rendered useless.
Carlisle Rogers
Within some companies lie hidden cores of talent. These clandestine geniuses often shape the success of companies in ways no outsider could fathom, and no insider ever tacitly acknowledges. Stuart Jones is one of the undiscovered, the mainsprings without which every cog in the machine would be rendered useless.
Carlisle Rogers
Within some companies lie hidden cores of talent. These clandestine geniuses often shape the success of companies in ways no outsider could fathom, and no insider ever tacitly acknowledges. Stuart Jones is one of the undiscovered, the mainsprings without which every cog in the machine would be rendered useless.
Credentials
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Project Management Support Certificate
Kepner-TregoeJul, 2011- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Affinity Print
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Australia
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Printing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jul 2022 - Present
Affinity is a printing company that is dedicated to providing its clients with that point of difference, out of the box thinking and quality excellence in all large format, offset and digital printing in Dandenong. We are a proud of our environmental accredited and impact to the environment. Affinity is a printing company that is dedicated to providing its clients with that point of difference, out of the box thinking and quality excellence in all large format, offset and digital printing in Dandenong. We are a proud of our environmental accredited and impact to the environment.
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Circulation Manager
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Nov 2021 - May 2022
Maintained near identical areas of accountability following acquisition by Are Media (Wheels Media parent company), overseeing Production Department and Retail Marketing team. Maintained near identical areas of accountability following acquisition by Are Media (Wheels Media parent company), overseeing Production Department and Retail Marketing team.
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Bauer Media Group – Australia
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Australia
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Circulation Manager
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Nov 2013 - Nov 2021
Performed beyond job title with management accountability for Circulation, Retail, and Trade Marketing functions. Conducted market, promotional, trend and issue analysis. Generated monthly reporting communicating circulation insights and intelligence and empowering improved publishing decisions. Predicted sales to set Circulation budgets. Achieved substantial profit increases in publishing 44 one-shots (special edition magazines). Demonstrated key customer insight and boosted profitability by achieving a 45% price increase without sales impact. Project managed all aspects for Australian Grand Prix Programs (2018-2020) within budget. Boosted sales 37% against 2017 through strategic go to market plans. Maximised retail opportunities with Coles, Woolworths and newsagents engaging with Retail Account Managers. Jointly developed circulation and channel strategy, and oversaw Distributor, Retail Sales and Field Operations team. Drove outcomes across all channels and brands, consistently striving to maximise profit.
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Circulation, Trade Marketing and Research Manager
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Jan 2009 - Oct 2013
Managed circulation and trade marketing activities for 18 titles. Conducted research across trade show focus groups, Ray Morgan and diverse reader surveys, providing key insights to Executive, editorial and advertising teams. Conceived and launched Camper Trailer of the Year Award generating $100K pa while giving back to the industry. Developed quantitative reports advising on positioning for new and existing titles, gathering insights from primary research conducted via commissioned focus groups and internal discussion groups. Developed and rolled out effective retail/POS marketing and trade marketing campaigns. Drove circulation across all channels for all brands and developed retail promotions. Maximised efficiencies while dealing with seasonal influences trends & product launches Managed all aspects of four reader surveys gaining key insight towards growing Caravan World, Camper Trailer Australia, Motorcycle Trader, Trailer Boat, and Motorhome and Caravan Trader.
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Circulation Manager
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Jun 1999 - Jan 2009
Accurately forecast sales in a volatile market in managing sales and distribution for up to 24 diverse magazine titles. Developed go to market strategy and launched Camper Trailer Australia magazine, currently into 166th edition. Provided market insights by gaining understanding of the product, consumer, distribution and product seasonality. Delivered insight into titles and provided content and cover recommendations to improve sales. Built and maintained key relationships with international and external stakeholders, editors and publishers.
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Production Services Manager
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Dec 1998 - May 1999
Production Controller for more than 12 monthly and weekly magazine tiles including setting print schedules and liaising with editorial, production and print suppliers to meet quality expectations and deadlines. Engaged with suppliers to secure best quality marketing and circulation enhancing projects, and managed print quotes for national sales team.
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Production Manager / Circulation manager
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Feb 1995 - Dec 1998
Managed multiple areas of accountability including production, circulation, advertising, production and subscription marketing, print purchasing and management, costing/estimating and advertising production. Managed product development, production, advertising and distribution for major One on One Basketball Magazine positioned as #1 boys magazine and #2 sports magazine over several years. Managed multiple areas of accountability including production, circulation, advertising, production and subscription marketing, print purchasing and management, costing/estimating and advertising production. Managed product development, production, advertising and distribution for major One on One Basketball Magazine positioned as #1 boys magazine and #2 sports magazine over several years.
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HANNANPRINT VICTORIA PTY LIMITED
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Australia
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Printing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Planner
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Apr 1990 - Feb 1995
Production planner for major accounts, RACV, Fairfax BRW and ACP, ensuring high customer satisfaction. Production planner for major accounts, RACV, Fairfax BRW and ACP, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
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Apprentice Binding & Finishing / Tradesman
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Jun 1984 - Apr 1990
Apprenticeship / Tradesman in Binding & Finishing. a wide varity of trade duties Apprenticeship / Tradesman in Binding & Finishing. a wide varity of trade duties
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Education
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Kepner-Tregoe
Certificate, Project Management -
1979 - 1984
Glen Waverley Secondary College
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