CLIENTS

TALBOTS,   EDDIE BAUER,   DRESS BARN,   LERNER’S,   SPIEGEL,   J.JILL,   PAUL FREDRICK,   SILHOUETTES,   RALPH LAUREN,   TOMMY HILFIGER,  

CALVIN KLEIN,   PERUVIAN CONNECTION,   MACY’S,   NORDSTROM,   PENDLETON,   BLOOMINGDALE'S

TESTIMONIALS

Since the PF Creative Department technically came into being, Donna has been the art director of choice – my first choice for every PAUL FREDRICK editorial fashion project.

• With no retail locations and a non-urban home office, procuring the most talented free-lancers, nurturing strong relationships, and a consistent team has been a critical part of our success. Donna is a key member of the PF team. Her thorough understanding of the brand as it has evolved over the years has proved invaluable.

• Extraordinarily talented as an art director, she is equally adept on the business side, particularly as it applies to our customer. A rare combination today. 

• Miss Donna is what I like to refer to as my translator. Providing solid direction for photography to a team of individuals from my oft times general and open-ended commentary producing results that are both visually compelling and completely brand relevant. Most impressive, EFFECTIVE.

• Accountable on every level, I’ve found, at this point, I really just show up for the food and atmosphere. The set is always low key and pleasant. While I realize I’m "the client", I’m treated as a part of the job, which is my preference. Others look to Donna for specific guidance as she has become the resident PF expert.

• There is a sense of ownership and pride in everything DP touches. She is consistently looking to enhance the PF brand experience. Continuously bring fresh ideas to the table. Actively engaged in our business. Making recommendations, not demands, that make sense for OUR customer.

• On a personal level, I adore Donna. I’m sure 18+ years, at a bare minimum, speaks to that sentiment. 

In many ways we have grown up together in this business. Myself on the other side. But I’ve always thought of her as a partner versus “talent”. 

Watching her evolution as both an art director and leader has been an honor. I’ve enjoyed the luxury of her expertise, many resources, and people skills for many years. 

So many artists out there have a singular point-of-view, that of course makes them an artist. Donna has her own unique point of view as well. She, however, never loses sight of the business at hand. 

Not your typical art director. She’s better. Frankly, as far as I’m concerned, the best I’ve ever worked with.

Jill Smith
Vice President, Creative Services
PaulFrederick.com

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I have had the pleasure of knowing & working with Donna for over 15 years! Her unique combination of skills sets her apart from your traditional “Art director” as not only is she creative but from the beginning of our working relationship she was a partner, team-player, collaborator & problem solver…and as we all know in this industry there can be many!

As an art director Donna is a strategic thinker who understands marketing objectives and consistently embraces the creative execution. Whether working in studio or on location she worked tirelessly leading the crew who all had a high regard for her leadership. Donna’s work ethic is highly regarded and her effervescent personality is an asset to her role! Donna is a remarkable woman who I not only consider a colleague but a close friend as well!

Ann De Rosa
President
ADR Creative Services

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I would describe working with Donna as a true collaboration. Over the seven years that she has served as art director on our location shoots and co-art director of catalog design, ideas have been shared freely and work has seemed less like work than a grand adventure. Though Donna is not afraid to speak her mind, she does so in a manner that encourages open communication and brings out the best in everyone she works with. She is also a great listener. Her leadership on the shoot and ability to organize are awesome, and she has earned the respect of all around her.

Annie Hurlbut
CEO
Peruvianconnection.com

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It is always an absolute pleasure working with Donna. She has brilliant creative direction, concise decision making and the ability to keep a crew happy. I always know I will be smiling when on a shoot with Donna.

Maureen Burke
Makeup Artist & Beauty Expert, Product Development

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Donna is ebullient, articulate, and has a great imagination. Her insights and humor bring out the best in everyone onset, and she is a joy to work with all day.

Stephen Ang
Education / Creative-E-Learning Visual Artist

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Donna has a very gifted creative mind. And a great sense of humor. She has vision that no one else can see and plus, it's original. Excellante! 
 

Mike Roach
EyetoEyeCreative.net