“Maria always impresses with her intelligence, strategic thinking and top-notch managing skills. She is a level-headed problem solver who consistently strives for the best results possible. In addition to her every day responsibilities, Maria is active in the Women’s Business Council at Target. It’s always inspiring when she updates us on the Council’s events in our team meetings. Maria accomplishes all of this and more with a positive attitude and a smile. She is leads by example and is a great role model for the entire Weekly Ad team! ”
— Brenda Manthe, Associate Specialist Art Director/Graphic Designer at Target
“I’ve had the privilege to work with Maria for over five years, in multiple capacities. She is talented, well-grounded, has a great sense of conviction and confidence. Her creative leadership, ability to develop talent and solve problems from a focused yet open creative point view is like few others. Maria is energetic, bright and not afraid to stand tough when necessary.”
— Mark Steinhauser, President and Founder of TSG
“Maria is a strong and strategic leader. She respects the point of view of all co-workers and direct reports and fosters great conversations to decide what layout or design is most successful. She builds client trust by accommodating their requests and clearly communicates why some requests cannot be met. She is a strong advocate for her team and works hard to develop the skill sets of those she manages, something I greatly appreciate as a young art director. Last, she is skilled at strategically utilizing her team’s strengths to build trust within her team and yeild great results.”
— Lily Ohm, Associate Graphic Designer/Art Director at Target
“Maria is light-hearted, fun-loving and wonderfully creative. She has carved out an amazingly successful career for herself and obviously loves what she does.”