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Welcome to our Heartfelt Gratitude Spotlight!

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Happy Valentine's day!

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About me

Kelli

PnP

CDR

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Skye

Kelly

Delivery

CDR

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

There are SO many I can't even nail one down! From having to deliver bad news to a team to having to give a peer tough feedback Skye has ALWAYS had my back!

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Her work ethic, positive attitude, her internal drive to be the best at whatever challenge comes her way! Skye never lets her stressors show, has a natural supportive leadership qualities, and is just an overall good human! Thank you for all you do you are an amazing friend, peer, and now leader!

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Mary J. Blige - Doubt everything this girl has gone through in life and how much she pushed all that aside to keep leveling up is just A-MAZING and inspiring me to always push to do, get, and be better! Thank you for just being you!

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About me

Itzel

Garcia

Partner Success

New York

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Jasmin

Govits

Customer Success

New York

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

OMG every day! Even though we are no longer on the same team, I love how we can pick up wherever we left off. She is such a supportive person, and I know she will always be willing to help me with anything and be a shoulder to cry on.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Jasmin is genuinely the most driven person I've ever met – she's fearless and tackles any challenge head-on. I've always expressed to her how I admire all the achievements thus far and many more to come. She's the best person to have on your team.

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Quevedo: Bizarrap -- staple Miami song and it just goes perfect for our Team outing in Miami + one of our Fav's 🔥

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About me

Chris

BA Channels

NYC

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Christian

DeMarais

Rev Ops

NYC

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

When I was hired 3 years ago, I didn't know a thing about Salesforce, and Christian constantly made time to coach me up and work together on solving problems. Those weekly meetings are some of my fondest memories working at Wix, and Christian is just a joy to be around in every possible way. Everything he touches turns to gold, and every project he's on has turned out much better for it.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

I don't know a single other human in this world that can stand out as well as Christian, and I mean that in the best way possible. Truly one of the kindest, funniest, and most heartfelt souls I've ever met. He's always bringing the most out of people and making everyone more comfortable.

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Sweet Victory - Spongebob Squarepants

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About me

Chris

Collier

BA Channels

NYC

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Leanne

Hyer

Ops

NYC

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Watching Leanne navigate all the changes in the org throughout the past 2 years has been truly inspirational. She constantly took every change in stride, through more work and responsibilities like running all the Wix Studio events, she always delivered brilliance and shattered deadlines (because Leanne IS wix studio). Not to mention she's also super experienced in mentorship/coaching, which I've learned a ton from.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Leanne is just straight up one of the best human beings on the planet. Very kind, down to earth, approachable, hilarious, and incredibly knowledgable.

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

With Arms Wide Open - Creed

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About me

Juana

Rodas

Partners

Miami

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Benjamin

De Alba

Partners

Miami

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Benjamin is always willing to go out of the way to help me and any partner-- even when he doesn't have to! His expertise and guidance has made me a better Success Manager. Beyond the workplace, Benjamin has also taught me the beauty of diving which is something I will treasure forever!

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Benjamin's always calm, cool, and collected.

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

anything Luis Miguel that we can jam out to

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About me

Shirley

Marshall

Essestial

CDR

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Jonathan

Biegen

Essential

CDR

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

John is ALWAYS willing to help EVERYONE

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Resourceful

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

New York-Jay-z

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About me

shirley

Essential

Cedar Rapids

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Ninah

Fominyen

Essential

Cedar Rapids

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

I found out my grandma passed at work at Ninah was right there to take over the call for me so i can coop.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Shes always willing to help and digs into the situation

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Hero by Mariah Carry

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About me

Kelli

Premium & Policy

CDR

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Kortney

Cole

Ecomm

CDR

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

So many I can't pin it down to one! Kortney has always been my rock, anytime I am feeling down and out she is checking on me reminding me that I am loved!

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

She can always put a smile on my face. She encourages me to be my best self, reminding me I am worth it and that no matter the challenge I can conquer anything!

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

MARIAH CAREY :-: I CAN'T LIVE IF LIVING IS WITHOUT YOU LYRICS--- Truer words were never spoken we have gone through a few things that did separate us for a bit and it only showed me how much I need her in my life!

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About me

Erica

Yedwab

Mentor

Remote

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Tyler

Selker

QA

Remote

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Tyler is always there when I need someone to talk to or help with a quick question about Wix Stores. He's an amazing friend, and he makes working remote less lonely!

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Tyler is always putting his best foot forward at work. He's open to collaboration and feedback, and takes initiatives when it comes to new projects.

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Thank You For Being a Friend (Golden Girls Theme Song)

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About me

Nikki

Syed-Ali

People

New York

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Esther

Goldstein

Legal

New York

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Esther is constantly providing guidance, clarification, and support to the entire US HR team. If she doesn't know the answer, she will go to great lengths to find the answer and ensure it's the correct one. We ALL rely on her daily!!

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Esther has a massive can-do attitude, she is a firm believer in no assholes and she has an amazing curious mind. Wanting to learn the big picture behind everything, and is fully dedicated to everyone she supports. We are so lucky to have her!

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Ironic by Alanis Morissette! LOL. Because it's an accurate depiction of our work life at times and we can laugh about it together!

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About me

Amber

Global WFO - RealTime

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Karley

Olson

Global WFO - Forecasting

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Karley has always had my back, especially in moments of doubt & imposter syndrome. She delivers feedback in an honest and gentle way that allows me time to process & improve.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

I think Karley is someone who leads by example. She is disciplined with her work/life balance. When she is here, she is not only working on forecasting & capacity planning, but also lending a hand to help other departments & teams (mine included!)

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Keep Lookin' Up by Kacey Musgraves

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About me

Jasmin

Govits

Customer Success

New York

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Itzel

Garcia

Partner Success

New York

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

When I first joined Wix, Itzel was the first person to make me feel welcome. She was extremely supportive, and was a guiding hand during my onboarding! I felt that I was able to go to her about anything right from the start, and her kindness shined through as soon as I met her!

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Itzel is extremely trustworthy and I can talk to her about anything. She is very hard working and puts her all into her work. She is my go-to when I need something, and I can always count on her. I am so thankful to have met such an amazing person!!

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Un x100to by Grupo Frontera and Bad Bunny-Itzel has motivated me in the past year to start learning Spanish. She sends me lots of different songs in Spanish to listen to and this one always reminds me of her! She is always willing to help me practice speaking, and encourages me to stick with it!

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About me

Monica

Burns

L and D

Miami

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Stefani

Melendez

L and D

Miami

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Stef is one of my favorite people at Wix to collaborate with. She brings a positive attitude to every project and is an expert facilitator.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

From meetings to plan for training sessions to hosting the actual sessions, Stef brings sunshine everywhere she goes!

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Angel on my Shoulder- Kaskade. Collaborating with Stef is like having an angel on your shoulder!

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About me

Megan

Dunn

Operations

CDR

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Eric

Pearson

Operations

CDR

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Eric has always been able to provide me a point of view different than mine. It helps me grow in my position and try to see more sides.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Eric is a people person and is dedicated to making our workplace a fun atmosphere.

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Na

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About me

Valeria

Zabelotsky

Poeple

NYC

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Ana

Hill

People

NYC

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

While working together on the RSU education unit, Ana went above and beyond to make sure all details are accurate and that we meet all the deadlines.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Patience, attention to details, empathy, gritt

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Pink by Aerosmith

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About me

Itzel

Garcia

Partner Success

New York

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Tina

Huang

Employee Experience

New York

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Tina's always had my back, even when I doubted myself. She saw something in me that I couldn't see at the time and pushed me to do better. I truly owe a lot of my professional growth to her support. Tina's belief in me has made all the difference, and I'm incredibly thankful to have her in my corner.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Tina is the biggest SOCIAL BUTTERFLY; she brings everyone together no matter what department they work in. Her friendly vibes make connecting easy for everyone. It makes the workplace feel like a community!

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Any BTS song, especially DDAENG (specifically the version of V rapping because he looks cute) and What is Love by TWICE since she took me to my first K-POP concert. 🫰🏼

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About me

Kirk

Customer Care L&D

TLV

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Yael

Nemni

Customer Care L&D

TLV

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Navigating so many different work projects and moving along/hold things down when it got rough for my personal life/family

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Always looking at doing what is right during tough situations, regardless of how difficult that is.

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Don't Stop by Fleetwood Mac

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About me

Tryana

Ramiro

L&D

San Francisco CA

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Kirk

Dahlstrom

L&D

San Francisco CA

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Finding one moment is tough! He's always someone I can count on for support and guidance.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

He's very patient and understanding and I think Wix offers a lot of room for folks to try things out and thats handy!

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

You Got A Friend In Me - Randy Newman | First song that popped into my head and it feels self-explanatory!

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About me

Max

Success Management

Miami

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Alex

Quintana

L & D

Miami

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Q has always been there for me to answer any questions I need. He's shown me what it means to be a Wix employee and embody the Wix Way since my first day here.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

His willingness to help without hesitation.

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

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About me

Carter

Babcock

Finance

NYC

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Jelani

Millard

Finance

NYC

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Jelani joined the Finance team at time in which we really needed his skillset. He took ownership, improved our processes, and the rest is history!

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

He approaches challenges with positivity and calmness. He keeps the mood light. And he takes interest in the person, not just the task at hand.

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Anything off Tha Carter III, that's our go-to album

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About me

Shirley

Marshall

Essestial

CDR

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Chris

Johnson

Essential

CDR

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Chris is a new teamlead in my department! He workd closly by my team, anytime I need help and me TL is not around, I know i can always ask chris for assistance

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Hard Worker

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Im the man

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About me

Kelli

Premium & Policy

CDR

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Ninah

Fominyen

Essentials

CDR

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

No matter what type of day she is having how I am doing comes first she has been my A-1 from day 1! I can't not even put into words how much you mean to me girl! Thank you for being amazing!

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

She is the biggest advocate for her co-workers and is the most selfless person I know! She gives strength to people without even knowing she is doing it!

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Dancing Queen will ALWAYS remind me of her as she is just the light in everyone's soul and she doesn't even try!

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About me

Cella

Willich

Customer Care Delivery

MIA/CDR

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Ramon

Rivera

Customer Care Delivery

MIA/CDR

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Ray is my partner in crime, my madness relief and my safe space anytime I need a good therapy session.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Ray is the real life chatgpt, he has the ability to make everything sound professional or nice!

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Irreplaceable - Beyonce

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About me

Erica

Yedwab

Mentor

MIA

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Santos

Vargas

Mentor TL

MIA

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

There are too many specific examples where Santos has been dependable and there when I needed him. Santos is always making sure I don't burn out and he's always available to answer a question or find out an answer.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

He's there to remind me to set realistic goals and that my best is good enough. For an over achiever, it's invaluable to have a boss like him who helps me reach my potential and looks out for growth opportunities I might be interested in! There's not a doubt in mind he has the whole team's best interest at heart.

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

You've got a friend in me- Randy Newman (from Toy Story)- Santos is just a great person and I appreciate having his support!

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About me

Amber

Global WFO - RealTime

Miami, FL

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Cookie Yulaidi

Sierra

Data

Miami, FL

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Even when faced with challenging data investigations, Cookie keeps myself and my team laughing.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Cookie is unapologetically Cookie. Cookie's dry humor fits in perfectly with my team, making us even better partners and collaborators. Cookie also reminds us that sometimes it's okay not to have the answer immediately. It's okay not to know - but you have to put in the effort to find out.

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit

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About me

Cella

Customer Care Delivery

CDR

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Skye

Kelly

Customer Care Delivery

CDR

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Literally, every single day Skye is making work simple. She picks up where I left off, checks me when I need it, stays steps ahead of everyone, and makes everyone feel heard. Our days in the office are brighter because of her!

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Her work ethic is like none other! She will outwork everyone in the office on the regular, go above and beyond to complete tasks, and constantly taking care of everyone else.

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Lean on Me!

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About me

Karla

Ocasio

Services Bundle

Cedar Rapids

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Hannah

Cooper

Premium & Policy

Cedar Rapids

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Hannah has been excellent at ensuring my comfort, especially as someone new to the office. She has consistently been available to provide assistance.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

She makes herself available to support others

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Girl on Fire

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About me

Lourdes

Duarte

L&D

Miami

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Aileen

Meneses

L&D

Miami

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

Aileen makes a difference in my work life every day! Whenever I have a question about a Wix product or process, she's there without hesitation to help with an answer. And if she doesn't know the answer, she'll do her best to find someone who will. Working with her is also a joy because she communicates consistently, shows appreciation and takes immense pride in her work. I'm so lucky to work with someone as thoughtful, passionate and dedicated as Aileen!

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Aileen is SO passionate about what she does and doing it to the very best of her ability. She approaches everything with curiosity, which is so refreshing! Not only does she want to succeed, she pushes her team to learn in order to do so as well.

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

I'd have to dedicate the ICONIC Golden Girls theme song, "Thank You for Being a Friend."

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About me

Valeria

Zabelotsky

People

NYC

About the colleague I am spotlighting

Willie

Brosnan

OPS

NYC

Specific example or incident where my colleague's support or guidance made a difference for me?

During the Holiday event in NYC, Willie made sure to run all last minute arrangements to make sure the Bar has all it needs to serve the guests.

Qualities in my colleague I believe make them stand out as a positive influence in the workplace?

Multitasking, functioning under pressure, keeping it cool even when things are streasful

The song I would like to dedicate to my colleague is

Umbrella by Rihanna

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