Kind words

What it’s like to work with me.

I didn’t write any of this page. These are things people I’ve worked with have said, in messages, reviews, and survey feedback, kept exactly as they said them. Names are withheld for privacy; every quote is real and every role is accurate.

“Congrats on helping a teammate get promoted too. I know you’re the main reason she’s at the level she’s at today.”

Marketing partner, multi-billion-dollar apparel platform

“His coaching and mentoring helped me personally step up my UI/UX skills and inspired me to keep exploring this space.”
Product leader, worked with me on the same team (LinkedIn recommendation)
“Devin is also such a pleasure to work with and coaches junior designers to push creative standards and execute the creative standards for the brand.”
VP of Marketing, managed Devin directly (LinkedIn recommendation)
“A smart, proactive, methodical, strategic thinker.”
Founder, website client (LinkedIn recommendation)
“What a great guy. Seems like a tremendous hire, very knowledgeable, good culture fit.”
Video Operations Manager, after an AI working session
“Consistently described as engaging, practical, and easy to follow… one of the most frequently highlighted as valuable.”
Offsite survey · Marketing org, AI session feedback
“I’ve been here over 10 years and seen a lot of presentations. Yours was up there with the best of them.”
IT leader, multi-billion-dollar apparel platform
“Your leadership means a lot. I’m very grateful to have you as my manager.”
Product designer, direct report
“The most talented and innovative creative director I have ever worked with. Any team would be so lucky to have Devin leading the charge.”
VP of Marketing, managed Devin directly
“The partnership with Surf is, without a doubt, one of our most important from a marketing standpoint.”
Brand Manager, Permatex · ITW Pro Brands, Surf Studios client
“Our partnership has developed so much more than I could ever imagine. It’s functioning now without even needing a lot of feedback.”
Brand Manager, ITW Pro Brands · Surf Studios client
“The foundation of our website is so good, and it’s exciting to see what’s possible. I’m really excited, honestly.”
Brand Manager, Fast Orange & Spray Nine · ITW Pro Brands

The public record.

Public recommendations with names attached live on LinkedIn (opens in new tab), and references are available on request from any engagement. If you want to know what a specific kind of project was like, ask me and I’ll connect you with someone who lived it.

The best reference is the work itself. Tell me what you’re building and judge for yourself.

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