ABOUT
Headquartered
in Ambler, Pa., a suburb outside of Philadelphia, Kathy Davis Studios,
Inc., is one of the nation’s leading design companies in the greeting
card and gift industries.
Comprised of four brands -- Kathy Davis®, The Studio at Kathy Davis®,
Portfolio – Kathy Davis Studios™, and Fred and Lorraine™
-- the company has sold in excess of 100 million greeting cards worldwide
since its inception in 1990. And, through its extensive collection of
licensed messages and images featured on an array of merchandise such
as stationery, craft supplies, keepsake books and tabletop accessories,
Kathy Davis Designs, Inc., products generate more than 50 million brand
impressions annually.
With a mission to “Scatter Joy,” the mantra that defines
her work and the promise of the brand that bears her name, Kathy Davis,
chief executive and visionary officer, manages an extensive portfolio
of more than 15,000 designs. Her company, which employs a staff of talented
and dedicated designers, illustrators and management personnel, recently
announced a national licensing partnership with American Greetings Corporation
where creations from Kathy Davis Studios, Inc., brands will be exclusively
distributed across a broad range of product categories.
COMPANY
VALUES
Integrity
-
Conduct ourselves with the highest standards of ethics, both personally
and professionally
- Conduct
honest, positive and open dealings inside and outside the company
that will lead to absolute trust in all relationships
- Treat
ourselves, customers, suppliers and members of the community in a
fair and equitable manner
- Spend
company funds moderately and responsibly
Trust
- Trust
others to say what they mean and to do what they say they will
- Approach
each day with a positive attitude that we are all committed to doing
our best and doing what is right for the company
- Provide
a secure workplace for ourselves
- Trust
and credibility are developed through actions, communication and respect
for one another
Objectivity
- Make
a clear and impartial assessment of facts
- Face
up to difficult issues and act in a timely, appropriate manner
- Speak
up freely and openly without reprisal
- Value
diversity – differences in styles and opinions strengthen our
organization
Partnership
- Work
with others via exceptional customer service to achieve mutual business
goals
- Seek
collaboration from others to support our efforts
- Build
partnerships by being a good listener and trying to understand co-worker’s
needs
Innovation
- Drive
results through creativity rather than spending
- Challenge
and reinvent work processes to develop new, creative and profitable
solutions for the company and our customers
- Develop
innovative ideas to differentiate our products, giving us a competitive
advantage and profitable return on investments
- Encourage
an environment of calculated risk-taking where we learn from both
our successes and our failures
High
Performance
- Produce
above-average sales and profit growth by exceeding customer’s
expectations
- Execute
our business strategies in a consistent manner
- Invest
in capital and human resources to drive superior results
- Develop
a passion for continuous improvement throughout the organization
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