Professional endorsements

I had the pleasure of working with Miki when she was the marketing manager at IHS Communications Products. I noted early on that Miki seems to have an old-school work ethic; she works on a given project or effort as long as it takes for it to get done, however much work that might be or however many late evenings it might take to get the job done. She's very professional, and I also noted whenever I worked on her computer that she's quite organized as well; her computer desktop (as well as her REAL one) are always in order. I've always found that the most effective workers are almost always the most organized as well.

— Brian Dolezalek
Application Support Specialist III, Denver Public Schools

 

It is with great confidence that I provide this professional endorsement of Miki Tolle. I worked with Miki at Quark for nearly four years as a collaborator on a number of marketing campaigns for both the partner program I direct and for end-user campaigns that Miki directed. In every project, Miki was detail oriented, a vocal contributor, and a ready ally in advancing ideas and plans. Miki has many years' experience and this is evidenced in her thoughtful approach to delivering on project milestones, deadlines, and executions. Miki would be a welcome lead to any team.

— Cyndie Shaffstall
Director, QuarkAlliance

 

When I think back on the years that Miki and I worked together, the traits that stand out in my mind are honesty and integrity. I always knew that when I asked Miki for her opinion or feedback, that she was giving me the straight scoop. This was true when she reported to me and when we were colleagues. I could count on her to tell me the truth regardless of the situation and even if it meant providing me with constructive criticism. There are not a lot of people that will take this political or personal risk. For this, I have always held Miki in very high regard and would be happy if we could work together again.

— De Ann Gutierrez
Director, Customer Service Operations at IHS

 

Miki was a complete pleasure to work with. She was always proactive and open to new ideas. She is such an upbeat person. She always went the extra mile at Quark, taking on new opportunities and supporting the team.

— Deana Mordhorst-Kearns, MA, SPHR
Sr. Human Resources Manager, Quark

 

Miki is a top flight marketeer with exceptional talent and expertise in demand generation. Miki managed to juggle multiple high-priority, high-visibility campaigns at Quark simultaneously and made it look easy. Miki is an expert at marketing across multiple media types (advertising, online, live events, webinars, e-mail, etc.) and produced exceptional results for every event I ever participated with her at (e.g. webinar attendance well beyond the providers capacity with only a week or so notice). On top of that, she's a great and likable personality who always keeps things positive. I really enjoyed working with Miki and hope to work her again some day.

— Drew Bartlett
Product Manager & Sr Technical Product Analyst, Quark, Inc.

 

Miki Tolle is an extremely dedicated employee who is detail oriented and focused on executing successful marketing campaigns. Beyond her marketing skills, she is someone who truly believes in hard work and making a good team stronger!

Ken Giffin
former Vice President of Marketing, Quark, Inc.

 

Miki was a very professional and detail-oriented marketing mananger, she was always most interested in making sure that things were done correctly and in the best interest of her company. As a business partner she was easy and pleasant to work with.

— Deb Hoage
Business Development at Microsoft

 

Miki has an impressive approach to marketing that combines the big picture with a realization of what should be done to keep a company's feet on the ground. She was a client of mine at a past position, and she was able to work well with top executives and vendors alike. Miki has a strong ability to build consensus on marketing efforts with all parties that would be impacted, and put in the hard work that shows results. Plus, she has a great sense of humor that makes her a pleasure to work with!

— Ken Hunter (
Account Group Manager at Metzger Associates

 

Miki was a very effective marketing professional, who paid attention to the detail. She had provided the needed support to field sales and support staff, that was used to retain, and promote our products and services. She was reliable and was a vital part of the tradeshow marketing efforts.

— Chris Luger
Senior Technical Services Specialist at Quark, Inc.

 

Miki's focus on developing and delivering effective marketing made her a valuable member of any group she was working with, and I always appreciated her willingness to dive in and participate at every level of the project.

—  Don Lohse
former Senior Product Manager, Quark Training Goup, Quark, Inc.

 

Miki Tolle’s blend of creative talents and common sense business acumen make her a great asset to any company. She quickly acquired the skills needed and began pushing our interactive efforts in new and exciting directions. A caring, hard working, and strategic thinker, Miki complements her professionalism with a thorough understanding of customers' needs. She is attentive to details, has good instincts, and communicates effectively. Miki's can-do personality, quest for perfection, and devotion to her job are some of her greatest strengths. A proven history of managing strategic partnerships that drive growth, she would be a valuable asset to any company and I would strongly recommend her.

— Randy Henderson
former Senior Graphic Designer, Quark, Inc.

 

I worked with Miki as her list broker for several years when she was at Quark. She was a pleasure to work with both on a professional and personal level. Her strong industry knowledge and attention to detail allowed us to work in unison in providing strong direct-marketing results. I would (and am) recommend Miki for any of her future opportunities!

— Scott Treske
Director, List Brokerage at ePostDirect

 

Miki is an excellent team player and was very resourceful as a marketing manager at IHS. She was a key contributor and could always be counted on for delivering effective and economical marketing plans.  

 Dick Leach
Sr. Director, Sales Operations, IHS, Inc.

 

Miki joined our group with a strong background in customer service and applied her feel for customer interactions to sales support and marketing communications. She was a cheerful and respected team member; delightful to work with, hardworking and competent. She did an excellent job establishing and managing our direct-mail and tradeshow programs. Her good relations with our sales team and willingness to tailor the direct mail efforts based on Sales' territorial insights enhanced the productivity of both the direct mail and sales efforts. May 26, 2009

— Greg Ellenoff
Director/GM IHS Communications Products at Information Handling Services

 

Miki performed exceptionally during the start-up phase of the communications group. She devised specific marketing plans to identify and attack the communications market. She performed tasks beyond her duties. As a result, sales were significantly increased due to her efforts.

— John Borcic
Strategic Account Manager at Information Handling Services

 

I worked with Miki at Quark, Inc., over the last four years, during which time I found Miki to be a highly personable, hard-working professional. I have no doubt that Miki will add significant value to any organization that she chooses to join. I have no hesitation recommending Miki.

— Nick Howard
Director, Quark Dynamic Publishing Server at Quark, Inc.

 

I worked with Miki over the past several years while we both were employees at Quark, Inc. Miki frequently worked on projects that required legal input and she would confer on a frequent basis with me and other members of the legal staff regarding legal issues. Miki showed impressive understanding of the matters we discussed. She communicated her questions well and worked quickly and appropriately to resolve any concerns. Miki was enjoyable to work with because she intelligently and thoughtfully dealt with matters so that her projects were completed on time and correctly. I highly recommend Miki for any position she applies for and know she will be a valuable asset to any company that hires her.

— Candice Manzanares
Sr. Legal Specialist at Quark, Inc.

 

I had the pleasure of working with Miki during our brief time at Growzone.com. Miki is a dedicated, true marketing professional and just a pleasure to be around. Anyone would benefit from her expertise and knowledge.

— Coco Upton
HR Manager, Growzone, Inc.

 

Miki has a very detailed marketing background and always worked in a proactive manner. Her background allowed her to lend creative ideas to all projects we worked on together. We managed many product launches together and she works great under deadline pressure. While I never worked for her, she was a very conscientious manager and worked hard at helping the employees that worked for her succeed. She was always professional and prepared for any change in project direction. She is a great leader and always keeps the final goals in mind. Miki and I developed a great working relationship and I would happily recommend her for any marketing management position.

— Billi Little
Tradeshow and Event Manager at Quark, Inc.

 

Miki is a good thinker and strategist. She knows how to get things done. She is results oriented. But more than that she is a team player who wants to drive her project and her company forward. May 27, 2009

— Joe Fuentes
Director, Corporate Communications at Quark, Inc.