Why hire me? Here are a few recommendations. Read them all!
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I had the pleasure…
I had the pleasure of working with Dano for five years where he seamlessly adapted to a consistent barrage of process and role changes. He retained his sense of humor even during the darkest times which helped other team members work through their fears successfully. Dano has a strong work ethic and an unusual talent for distilling information into pleasing visual designs.
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Kelly Blachford
West Coast Marketing Director
The Home Depot
I always enjoy…
I always enjoy writing recommendations for my associates and it is with this same enthusiasm to write one for Dano O’Hare. Dano came to work for me three and a half years ago. In that time frame, Dano has demonstrated his dedication not only to his team members and his department, but also to The Home Depot Company. He is a brilliant artist, with creativity and precision that is quite rare. His positive attitude, uplifting spirit and permanent smile makes every day a good day for our team. He certainly exemplifies the true Home
Depot spirit in every way. Dano’s most endearing trait is his “can do” attitude. He always approaches situations, whether good or bad, with a positive attitude and a smile. His work ethic is quite commendable, always willing to do the right thing. It has been a wonderful experience to work with someone as talented as Dano O’Hare, and I know he will be an asset to any team.
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Debbie M. Radcliff
Sr. Director, Marketing
The Home Depot and 5.11 Tactical
He effortlessly blends…
I am writing this letter in reference to Dano O’Hare. Over the past two years I have worked with Dano both in a corporate setting and on private projects. In both cases I found Dano to be extremely creative, professional, very easy to collaborate with, and always on time with the completion of his projects. Dano is that rare individual that can creatively think outside the box while incorporating your input into design. He effortlessly blends you into the creative process making you feel your input and design thought had meaning while creating an end result that represents the elements, and message you were hoping to see as the end result. Dano is creative, fun to work with, a great listener and he is collaborative by nature. The design work he has created over the past two years for me has been excellent. The results have shown in positive sales, stronger guest counts and higher profit. I think Dano is an excellent designer and I highly recommend him.
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Robert Ott,
Chief Executive Officer
Bird Brands, LLC
CEO of Claim Jumper Restaurants
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Produced quality work that would rival any ad agency…
I have worked with Dano for over six years and his strategic thought process, brand acumen and creative talents coupled with his smiling “whatever it takes” attitude continue to amaze me. I hired Dano six years ago as the first internal graphic designer at Real Mex Restaurants and Dano graciously embraced the challenge of designing menu merchandising, POP, direct marketing, OOH, LSM and Internet advertising for nine Mexican concepts. He continuously came to work with a positive, can-do attitude and produced quality work that would rival any ad agency. Dano has a keen understanding of brand marketing and successfully translated each of eight brand’s unique positioning within the Mexican casual dining arena. I subsequently recruited Dano to work with me again at Claim Jumper Restaurants where his creative talents resulted in a positive impact on sales and profitability. He simultaneously improved the performance of the department and reduced marketing expenses (and errors) through his vast computer and production knowledge, not to mention keen attention to detail. Dano is a delight to work with as he is extremely intelligent, highly organized, utterly creative and innovative — all adding up to a talented and productive designer. I highly recommend him and hope to work with him again!
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Julie Charvat,
Previous VP of Marketing
Claim Jumper Restaurants and Real Mex Restaurants
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Ability to clearly communicate concepts…
I have worked with Dano on various projects during his time at both Claim Jumper Restaurants and Real Mex Restaurants. Time and time again I was impressed with his creativity, his ability to clearly communicate concepts, shot lists and specific needs for his layouts and his realistic expectations. Dano takes pride in his work and maintains a strong work ethic that shows in the final product - it has always been a pleasure to work with him and I consider him a great asset to a shoot as art director and client.”
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Sheridan Stancliff
Producer
Lew Robertson Productions
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Wholehearted recommendation for Dano…
It is as much a pleasure to write this wholehearted recommendation for Dano as it was to collaborate with him on countless projects for eight (8) Real Mex brands/concepts. He is uniquely imaginative, brilliant, and fun...a true artist, yet still practical in the way he approaches design. He created a systematic naming convention to organize server files and folders - a note of paramount significance considering the multitude of files to exist over years of work. He has a strong production background, but is highly skilled at directing and developing impactful digital and print artwork and photography. Dano is a wonderful human being who takes great care in all of his efforts. If you ever find yourself in a position to work with him, count yourself lucky.
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Heather Heleloa
Director of Marketing
The Ranch, Restaurant & Saloon
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He's quick, talented and detailed…
dANO is extremely dedicated to making the brands he represents come alive through his creative work. He's quick, talented and detailed. A fantastic Creative Director, he is able to send you off in idea directions that you hadn't thought of, and provide constructive feedback on the work. His skills are immaculate, he turns many ideas into fully-fledged, beautifully art directed pieces. I feel lucky to know and work with him.
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Shawna Moore
Associate Marketing Manager
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
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Work ethic, attention to detail, and finely honed artistic skillset…
Dano is one of the most creative people I have worked with. It was a pleasure working with him. His work ethic, attention to detail, and finely honed artistic skillset make him at true asset to all of his business partners. I am proud to say that I was an honored recipient of a dANO O'Hare birthday card one year....if you get so lucky, you'll be one of the many to happily call him your friend.
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Robert Yancey, MBA
Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis
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