“Mario and I worked closely together on numerous projects and it was always a joy. He's a hard worker, doesn't complain, and truly cares about the work. I can't wait to work with him again in the future!”
- CHARITY POURHABIB
Brand Management at Wieden + Kennedy
“Mario is a powerhouse creative. He is immensely talented, not just from a technical standpoint but also when it comes to conceptual thinking. He can take a brief from the client and scale it up or down to meet their needs and deliver memorable creative, no matter the ask…”
- RILEY TRELA
ACD at Ring, Amazon
“Mario is inarguably the most talented Art Director I’ve ever had the opportunity of calling partner. For 2 years, I experienced first-hand how endlessly he can produce fresh ideas and how brilliantly he can bring those ideas to life…”
- COLIN HODGES
Sr. Copywriter at RGA
“Over the two years I worked with Mario, he demonstrated exceptional depth and breadth of talent in advertising. As an art director, Mario has a mind full of great ideas and an ability to bring them to life. He has an eye for detail, and he is a very keen designer. As a team player, Mario has a relentless work ethic...”
- LEANN MARSCHALL
Sr. Production Artist at High Wide and Handsome
“Mario is a tremendously talented Art Director who I had the pleasure of working with for 2 years. He excelled among others because he was always willing to go above and beyond, ask questions, and raise his hand…”
- KELLY WARKENTIEN
CD at Merrell
“Mario has a rare combination of talent and dependability. He's an excellent art director with strong ideas, design skills, and an eye for detail. He's also an extremely hard worker that you can depend on…”
- VANESSA WITTER
CD at Who Gives a Crap
“Passionate, talented, and dependable are words I would use to describe Mario. I've known him for over two years and have worked with him on many high-visibility projects. He delivers great ideas. I am excited to see his growth because the ingredients are there for him to be a superstar creative.”
- JUDEUS SAMSON
Account Supervisor at Kaiser Permanente
“Mario’s desire to push the envelope is admirable. His well-rounded academic foundation mixed with his love for creativity and strategy makes it easy to partner with him. I had the opportunity to work with him in several projects for our client Kaiser Permanente and it was clear that he wanted our team to do our best work every time.
- ADELA GARCIA
VP, Brand Strategy at Spectrum
“…Mario was always full of great, conceptual ideas and eager to both listen and work with others ideas to produce the best work possible. As a fellow Art Director, it was always a relief to know Mario was on a project as well, knowing the work would excel.”
- JONATHAN SEALES
Sr. Art Director at Omelet
“He's an incredibly creative mind and led the development of some outstanding work for our client partners. Mario is nimble and has the aptitude to manage multiple programs at once – I’d watch firsthand as he'd shift his focus from one brand or property to another with ease.”
- ADAM JOHN
Account Director at 160over90, Endeavor
“He juggled his workload to make the impossible happen and ensure every client need was met. Besides his incredible work ethic, Mario brings great vibes to any team. Whether it was on back-to-back-to-back Teams call or multi day on-site client activation, he always brings his shining personality to the table.”
- MAEGHAN SHEA
Account Supervisor at Dentsu
“Although we were peers, he portrays stand-out leadership qualities, was always willing to explain his thinking, take time to help out on projects he wasn’t scoped for, and mentor and teach skills to others. No matter how stressful a campaign was, Mario always came to the table with a positive…”
- SYDNEY GROVES
Social Media Manager at T-Mobile