ALLISON BUCCHERE

"I have worked with Allison for the past six years and she is an exemplary performer. In terms of managerial excellence and communication skills she is untouched by anyone else on my 70+-person design team She elicits a string of adjectives when I think of her: strategic, efficient, focused, managerially gifted, detail-oriented, user-centered and solutions-oriented. As a leader here at AOL I trust her implicitly. As do her direct reports. Most remarkable I think is her seemingly endless positive “can do” spirit. Her directs respect her and look for her to help them achieve success. She’s a very special talent."

— Peter Rivera, SVP, Programming Design and Development, AOL, managed Allison at AOL

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"Always placing her team as a priority, Allison remains one of the most coveted managers to work for. I attribute much of my people management sensibilities to her. Through example, she taught her team how to be the consummate professional day in and day out, taking everything in stride and able to inspire and rally the troops even in the toughest of times. She is best at placing full trust in your abilities as a manager and a design leader, something very rare nowadays. She would be a great, great asset in any working environment. I am thankful to have enjoyed being part of her team."

— Vee Susatijo, Design Director, AOL, reported to Allison at AOL

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"I have had the pleasure to work under Allison over the past six years. It is rare to have such an amazing relationship with your manager but, I feel honored to have had the outstanding opportunity. Her ability to motivate, challenge and reward her employees is invaluable, and a craft she has perfected. Her enthusiasm for the work and her team is unwavering no matter the challenge. She has been a true inspiration and mentor for me. As I continue to move through the management levels of my career, I can only hope and aim to be as strong of leader for others as she has been for me. With greatest gratitude, thank you Allison!"

— Leah Koentopf, Art Director, AOL, reported to Allison at AOL

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"Allison offers true leadership and a passion for creating incredible user experiences. One of the most admirable things about Allison is that she creates an empowering work environment, where she entrusts each team member, finds their core strengths and consistently provides praise and recognition for hard work to allow each person's unique talents and abilities shine forth and drive company success. She is committed to big-picture thinking and the execution of well thought-out, compelling ideas that push creative possibilities. It is a wonderful privilege and a pleasure to work with Allison. Her pleasant nature and enthusiastic personality is contagious and will leave you feeling capable, motivated and inspired so that you are confident and successful in your creative
endeavors."

— Ashley Gilmore, Associate Designer, AOL, worked indirectly for Allison at AOL


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“Allison is a master at motivation; she’s an inspirational team leader, her clients love her, and time after time she delivers great creative that drives results. I enjoyed working with Allison, learned a lot from her, could rely on her, and would work with her again.”

— Joseph Cole, Account Supervisor, Creative Lift, worked with Allison at Creative Lift

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"Allison is most likely the best manager I have ever worked for in the graphic design field. She is always encouraging and supportive. She consistently provides constructive, actionable feedback that helps me to succeed in my own career path. She has been a wonderful mentor to me and an excellent leader in the AOL organization and outside graphic design community."

— Heather Zelensky, Art Director, AOL, reported to Allison at AOL

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"Allison is outstandingly well organized. I don't believe she has ever lost track of a single detail. She was a terrific art director, managing work by difficult designers and demands by difficult clients with calm and tact. Best of all, Allison approaches all projects (and apparently every aspect of her life) with a positive attitude and warm, sunny personality. It's no surprise to me that she has made such impressive career progress in the years since we worked together."

— Sam Bentley, Producer, AOL, worked with Allison at AOL

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"Allison is a consummate professional, truly a complete team player. Her ability as a design supervisor to advance and elevate the work is superior. And just as remarkable is the way she manages her people; with great care for their well-being and development. Allison's hallmark is her respect for others, and the respect she naturally commands for herself. Two thumbs up!"

— Michael Solow, Vice President, Creative Director, AOL, managed Allison indirectly at AOL