“Donna has an innate ability to bring people together. Her natural collaboration skills create instant connections with others, providing opportunities to create solutions that are better solved with a collective approach.”

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~ Kory Castleman, Learning Management System Regional Administrator, Whole Foods Market, Rocky Mountain Region

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“Donna Mays is an incredibly innovative, detail-oriented instructional designer. She is an absolute delight to work with. Her approach to learning & development is filled with wonder, curiosity, and possibilities. Her leadership among the Regional LMS administrators is distinctive and refreshing! She is a magnificent educator, a collaborative teammate, and a beautiful human being.”

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~ Taline Goorjian, LMS Regional Administrator, Whole Foods Market, Florida Region

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“Donna has the ability to take ideas from a conversation or meeting and turn them into clear thoughtfully designed training tools. Over the years, Donna’s skills have evolved from making things look better to truly understanding how to create training materials that drive learning. Donna is really good at organization. Constantly learning and growing. Ability to see things from the perspective of the learner. Asks smart questions to improve the quality of the materials and the user experience. Bringing out the best in people. Excellence. Reading my mind.”

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~ Michael Luther, Training Coordinator, Whole Foods Market® Mid-Atlantic Region

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“When I have a certain idea of how I’d like something to look, Donna is able to deliver it and she improves it. When I have no idea how to represent an idea visually, Donna brings me options to choose from. It’s great to work with someone who understands how to use design to simplify learning concepts.”

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~ Nancy Cavender, Global Purchasing Senior Project Manager, Whole Foods Market

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“Donna is a true collaborator. She can steer a vision into a realized form in a way that is always inclusive and innovative. She is the master of translating a concept into a tactile deliverable in a way that refines, enhances and respects the initial vision. Her creativity never ceases to surprise, and I mean that in the best

possible way!”

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~ G. Cameron Norbert, Learning & Development Coordinator, Whole Foods Market
Pacific Northwest Region

 

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“Though we work 3,000 miles apart, on different teams, in different regions, Donna’s partnership is integral to my success and that of my team. Recently, she was a key partner in adapting a leadership training program for a cross-regional launch. She is quick to leverage existing resources and collaborate to ensure the best experience for Team Members. She is warm, authentic, caring and asks great questions – she’s often the voice for peers who aren’t brave enough to speak up. And, as for design, her true passion, I think her works speaks for itself!”

 

~ Gabby Thackaberry, LMS Regional Administrator, Whole Foods Market,
Pacific Northwest Region

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“Donna is a very creative and positive person to work with who always welcomes the challenge of expanding her areas of expertise. I’ve always been impressed by Donna’s ability to take abstract ideas and turn them into meaningful and attractive

designs and to welcome constructive criticism in the process. Donna also has excellent taste in video games. :)”

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~ Adam Holt, Software Engineer, Simbulus Inc.

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"Our family is so pleased with the face painting the children received at my son's 5th birthday. The designs were very detailed and didn't take very long. The kids absolutely loved their faces and everybody raved about the designs on Facebook. Worth every cent."

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~ Cary Heller, Hanover PA

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"Donna created beautiful henna designs for my dancers – making our event extra special. Her calm and lovely demeanor made it extremely pleasant as we each sat for her and watched her intricate designs come to life on our skin!"

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~ Angela Petry, Belly dance Instructor, Berkeley Springs WV

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"Donna's henna art was such a fun activity for everyone at my bachelorette party! Reminiscent of traditional bridal party wedding henna, her beautiful, creative designs could be customized for everyone, allowing them to be as bold or discrete as they liked. Donna is so great to work with and her positive energy will add to the joy of any event."

 

~ Melissa Mancuso, York PA