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“Having worked closely with Candice for 4+ years, I can confidently say she’s an exceptional design leader and strategic visual communicator. She consistently impresses me with her deep expertise in content strategy and design. A true problem solver, she effortlessly converts complex ideas into effective solutions, from ideation to execution, with a hyper-focus on accessibility. Candice naturally leads projects and does so collaboratively, with an adaptive nature and a desire to deep dive into the creative process. Her work speaks for itself, engaging and inspiring users, building trust in brands, and telling stories that sell. I’m proud to partner with Candice and hope to continue working with her well into the future.”
Shanna Seesz
Invitae | Head of Content
“Candice is an extraordinary design leader who consistently delivers outstanding results. Her strategic thinking and ability to lead projects from concept to completion has been invaluable to Invitae. Having closely collaborated with Candice on multiple initiatives, I’ve witnessed her purpose-driven leadership and collaborative spirit firsthand. She brings positivity, enthusiasm and fresh ideas, working diligently to build trust in our brand, streamline processes, and create compelling stories.”
Serene Mireles
Invitae | Director of Product Design
“I worked alongside Candice as a fellow art director on the creative services team at EY. As the assigned art director for the consulting area of EY business, she helped lead a group of eight creatives ranging from production to senior designers. Candice's function was leading conceptual development and strategy of projects while also assigning, managing, and guiding creatives on her team, in addition to creatives from a large talent pool of copywriters, editors, illustrators, motion designers, and over 200 creatives globally. At times, we collaborated with other art directors and creative directors on large-scale projects together, where she always brought an exceptional eye for visual design, outstanding presentation and project management skills, and the ability to convey creative concepts that inspire both the team and clients.”
Patrick Davidson
Synchrony | Digital Art Director
“Candice’s art direction and design expertise elevate every project she touches. With her keen strategic vision, she ensures that each initiative not only meets but consistently exceeds expectations. Her work commands attention, communicating powerful messages that resonate deeply with investor audiences and strengthen our brand’s trust and reputation. Partnering with her on our sustainability & ESG efforts has been an absolute pleasure.”
Erik Kaiser
Microsoft | Copilot & Sustainability; Office of the CTO, Commercial Solution Areas
“I've had the pleasure of working alongside Candice for several design projects at Invitae, including our inaugural Inclusivity guide. Her contributions to the design and brand of Invitae and to specific projects for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team have been nothing short of exceptional. She has an incredible creative eye and consistently delivers high-quality, visually engaging work. Candice is not only a skilled designer but also an excellent project manager, efficiently guiding projects from concept to completion. Her ability to take feedback constructively and elevate each project is a testament to her commitment to excellence.
Beyond her technical expertise, Candice possesses a blend of soft skills that make her an invaluable team member. She's extremely flexible, adapting to changing priorities (which is common in our sometimes ambiguous environment), and I have personally witnessed her strength at building interpersonal relationships.
Candice consistently takes initiative, often identifying challenges before they arise and presenting thoughtful, effective solutions. Her proactive approach, coupled with her positive attitude and collaborative spirit, makes her a joy to work with. I highly recommend Candice for any organization that values creativity, reliability, and a proactive approach to design and brand management.”
Cherise Bernard, PhD
Invitae | Head of Culture and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
“Candice and I worked on several web and digital projects over the last few years at Invitae, including a homepage redesign and an incredibly successful campaign launch of our genetic testing technology story. Her expertise as an Art Director and Brand Designer truly stands out. Candice excels in design strategy, consistently aligning creative vision with complex business objectives. Her creative execution and gorgeous design work are equally impressive, bringing fresh, innovative ideas to life with precision and impact. Additionally, Candice is a collaborative team player, fostering a positive and productive environment that makes working together seamless and enjoyable..”
Erika Myszynski
Labcorp | Director of Web
“I had the pleasure of working with her as a designer on multiple creative initiatives. She is an excellent creative leader and guides teams with poise. Working with high-level stakeholders, she's able to maintain clear communication while navigating multiple asks and diverse projects with ease. Her knack for developing creative strategies and positioning that resonate, all the while keeping teams engaged and involved make her an extremely valuable asset to any creative project. I'd highly recommend her for any creative strategy and design work!”
Brooke Hankins
Invitae | Designer
“From the start, Candice has been a driving force on our team's design and brand innovation which has allowed our content creation and assets to grow exponentially over the last few years. She has a firm grasp of the creative development process, from the brainstorming stages to finalization. In addition, her work ethic and leadership significantly improved our company's quality of product, client interactions, employee productivity, and cost-effectiveness. Candice manages projects with great care and attention to detail. As a result, her clients have consistently awarded her work with high recognition; in fact, she was recently recognized with a company award for her talents and efforts. Candice fosters a collaborative and respectful work environment with her team and various stakeholders. She regularly goes above and beyond as a content lead and creator, whether in support, commitment, or hard work, and has the impressive capacity to create meaningful business relationships in which she works effectively to invest in the organization's various interests.”
Olivia Duarte
Canon Medical Systems | Director of Corporate Communications
“Candice is a brilliant, creative designer who is highly-organized in her process and resourceful in her approach to solving design challenges. On a team she is thoughtful, friendly and inclusive; amplifying great ideas from her team members as well as her own.
At every stage of a project, the end-user and business goals are at the forefront of her mind. While striking a balance between these groups can sometimes be a challenge, in the end she achieves this by presenting modern solutions backed by sound defensibility for her proposals. This approach makes the success of the project easier to measure. Her beautiful, elegant art direction would compliment any organization that values a clean, modern look and feel.
Candice is a "designer's designer"; the pride and care that she takes into everything she works on is inspiring to junior and senior designers alike, as is as her constant push to elevate her craft through workshops and formal education. She is a hard working professional, an in-house powerhouse that would be a valuable resource and strong contributor to any creative team lucky enough to have her onboard.”
Ana Armendariz
Caterpillar Inc. | Art Director
“Candice combines her incredible design talent and communications skills with an extraordinary sense of strategy and execution. As a marketing manager at Arlon, our promotions were successful due to Candice's talent. Whether working on digital design, creating large-scale booth designs for global tradeshows, or planning strategic approaches to position our brand creatively, Candice did it all on short timelines with a positive attitude. I cannot recommend Candice enough. She truly is a creative mastermind, and anyone would be lucky to have her.”
Madison Snow
Zevia | Social Media Manager
“Candice has been an invaluable creative leader at Invitae. Her innovative vision and commitment to design excellence contributed significantly to the brand’s success, elevating Invitae’s visual expression. ”
Larissa Friesen
Labcorp | VP of Marketing
“She was a consistent communicator and presented deliverables in a timely manner. Candice’s design files were always packaged and error-free. A true professional, her work was always in-line with the creative brief/client needs for each project. I look forward for the opportunity to collaborate with Candice again in the future.”
Jillian Baco
Seminole State College | Associate Director of Marketing & Creative Services
“Candice is a very talented and creative designer. She is able to turn something average like magazine covers into beautiful works of art.”
Sarah Li
Omicron Media | Lead Full Stack Developer
“I had the pleasure of working with Candice while I was head of Rollins College's Marketing & Communications team. I found her to be extremely creative, detail-oriented and deadline-focused. A wonderful person to have on your team, I can't recommend her enough.”
Tom Hope
United Arts of Central Florida | Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
“I believe what has impressed me most about her work is that it is her intellectual curiosity that serves as the driving force for her creative energy. It has been a privilege to work with her and I look forward to future opportunities for us to collaborate.”
N. Y. Nathiri
ZORA!® Festival and Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community | Executive Director
“Candice is a great designer, with incredible creative talent. She is always ready to push her creativity to the next level while respecting the requirements of the client. She is open to creative feedback and willing to collaborate with fellow designers. Candice is highly organized, trustworthy, and able to manage projects and clients with true professionalism. Given the opportunity, I would gladly work with her on any project.”
Tom May
Rollins College | Creative Director
“I worked with Candice during her time as a designer at Rollins College. In that role she was a vital partner in helping to shape the visual language we used to promote the programming from the History Department and Africa and African American Studies program. Candice was able to work closely with me to create unique posters and publication templates that added meaning and context to our effort to reach out to community on and off campus. Her skill at identifying how our unique content could be presented to the public was a major asset. In an environment that many voices trying to get attention, she was able to help us package our content in a way that engage our potential audience. In addition to the creative thought she brought to our projects she was timely, creative and professional. I can recommend her without reservation”
Julian Chambliss
Michigan State University | Professor & Founder of Afrofantastic