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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!
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 🔥
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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)
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!
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
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!
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!
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
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
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. 🫰🏼
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
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!
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
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
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
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!
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
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!
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
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!
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
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."
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