"Melanie is a driven, diligent, quick learner, and talented designer. She has a keen attention to detail and is always striving for excellence. I had the pleasure of working with Melanie on a recent website re-design, and I was blown away by her dedication, reliability, and professionalism. Her work was both visually appealing and user-friendly, and she was not afraid to experiment with new things. She communicates and organizes her work effectively, and is always open to discussing issues and brainstorming solutions. I highly recommend Melanie for any design project. She is an amazing asset to any organization, and I am extremely confident that she will exceed your expectations!"

- Veronica Diaz, Project Manager

"Melanie's work engages learners from start to finish, showcasing meticulous design and thoughtful development. Behind the scenes, her exceptional communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and project management skills drive her projects' success. She not only welcomes constructive feedback but actively seeks it out, demonstrating her commitment to continuous improvement. Melanie would make a valuable addition to any Learning and Development team."

- Sabrina Gonzales, Learning Experience Designer

Collaborating with Melanie on her elearning project was a joy. Her quick adoption of new design tools and thoughtful communication skills impressed me. Melanie leverages her keen visual eye to create polished graphics that enhance the learning. But what truly stood out was her critical approach - rather than jumping to an elearning module, Melanie stepped back and developed a holistic learning plan. This commitment to deeply understanding the core issues demonstrates Melanie's strategic mindset. She poured creativity and care into this project, leveraging her technical talents and collaborative nature. Melanie has so much to offer instructional design, and I enjoyed seeing her skills blossom during our work together.

- Nichole Stephens, Learning Consultant

Since our opening in 2016, our website had become obsolete; no longer user-friendly, fully functional, or representative of our growth and vision. After interviewing several companies, we decided on Melanie and her business partner. Melanie understood and shared our vision that yoga is about creating unity, family, and Interconnectedness. We loved the weekly Zoom meetings that were set up, so we could see the progress and give input. She was very flexible in working with our schedule, and she made sure we were active participants in the design and pleased with every aspect of the website. Melanie was very professional, met deadlines, and made changes as we saw fit. We’ve gotten so many compliments on the new website from our community. We feel not only has our website had a facelift, but so has our business. We highly recommend Melanie’s service. You won’t be disappointed!

- Shoshana Treichel , Owner, Above and Beyond Yoga & Salt Therapy

“Melanie is a kind, hardworking, and creative designer. I have always found her to be responsive to suggestions and innovative in her work. I highly value her creative feedback, especially when it entails visual design. She is very knowledgeable and also ready to do the heavy lifting while coming up to speed on new technology and methodologies. I hope to continue working with Melanie on large or small projects, as I admire her inspiration, attention to detail, and cultivated methods for working both collaboratively and independently.”

- Laura Bozarth, Learning Experience Designer

Melanie was my supervisor as I waded into unknown waters as her Library Assistant. I only knew I loved books and loved to read. She taught me the importance of the library and the support it gave faculty and students. I learned about various resources, vendors, and tools to assist with learning. I discovered the library held not only books and access to a wealth of knowledge but also a caring, intelligent, hardworking, responsible, knowledgeable professional who shared her love of learning with all who entered. Melanie and I grew to be friends as I worked under her directions taking in as much as I could. Because of her support and training, I was able to learn the tools and skills needed to continue my work in this area. Melanie would be an asset to any organization because she gives her all in whatever she does with excellence. She is not afraid to share her knowledge, knowing that when you are of help to others you are of GREATER service to yourself.

Megan McCovey, Library Specialist, Bishop State Community College

I worked with Melanie on an eLearning project, specifically during the conceptual, action mapping, and storyboarding phases. She showed a solid understanding of technique and methodologies. The thing that impressed me the most was her ability to take feedback and apply it. Her initial drafts were good, but she consistently applied feedback effectively, significantly cutting down on development time compared to some of her colleagues who were given the same feedback but needed extra rounds of edits.

- Robbie Christian, Freelance Instructional Designer

Melanie’s unique blend of skills and attributes truly set her apart as an instructional designer. Her consistently prompt feedback is a testament to her commitment to helping her peers grow and succeed. Her skill at providing timely and constructive feedback not only facilitates our individual development but also elevates the overall quality of our projects. Melanie has an admirable way of offering suggestions and improvements that empower her peers to excel. Her ability to provide insightful feedback while maintaining a positive and respectful tone is truly remarkable. In addition, her ability to juggle multiple projects during our time together demonstrates efficiency in her work and speaks to her dedication and capability as an instructional designer. Melanie is not just a colleague; she is an invaluable member of our cohort. Her contributions have made a significant impact on our individual projects and the overall success of our team. I do not doubt that her passion, skills, and commitment will continue to drive her towards a successful career.

- Annaliza Sterling, Instructional Designer