"Valentina is a great designer, technically able and creative with a real thirst for creativity and learning new things. Super conscientious she delivers on time and is a real asset to any team. As a team leader she set things up for her team to thrive. She is caring, a good listener and manages workplace situations and pressure really well. Can't recommend her enough. I worked with her a number of years and always felt the work, the brand and the team were safe in her hands!"
Horacio Herrera-Richmond, Creative Manager, Anthony Nolan
"In all areas Valentina proved herself to be a valuable member of our company’s project team on what was a sensitive and complex job. Her role involved the development of the brief for the client and suppliers (photographers/printers), design of publications, client and internal team liaison."
Andrew Pate, Creative Director, The Forster Company
"Valentina has been instrumental in delivering award-winning work, including the Trustees’ Report and Life magazine, our first retail loyalty card, and the Impact Report – a print and digital publication featuring integrated video. She also played a key role in our mobile app.
"Beyond her impressive skills, Valentina is one of the most talented and genuinely wonderful people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She brings a deep understanding of the realities of emergency appeals, a passion for design, and a profound appreciation for the power of photography and storytelling. Her dedication is unmatched – working tirelessly to ensure every project meets her high standards. I can’t recommend her highly enough."
Tracey Greenway, Design Manager , British Red Cross
"Valentina did a great job. My bosses are completely delighted and call the booklets ‘works of art’"
Jo Burkill, Media Relations Manager, Timewise and Women Like Us
"Valentina has a very calm attitude when working in pressurised situations as well as having a real ‘can do’ approach to the job in hand."
Project Manager, The Forster Company
"A friendly and approachable individual, Valentina has a calm and genuine manner which helps her to build and develop effective relationships. Caring and compassionate, she is sensitive to different cultures and beliefs, and treats everyone with fairness and respect. Valentina went out of her way to meet the special requirements relating to the production of the British Red Cross’ Activity Report for the International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, a significant document which showcased the work the BRC to an international audience, including Governments. There is evidence of her flexibility, and her capacity to operate creatively."
Michael Meyer, Head of International Law, British Red Cross