“Praise Burnham is an exceptionally talented Art Director whose creativity and dedication have made a significant impact at Walmart Connect. Beyond her technical skills, Praise’s positive attitude and genuine passion for her craft make her an absolute pleasure to work with. She’s a true professional who inspires those around her with her energy, insights, and creative problem-solving.

I have no doubt that Praise will continue to thrive and make a lasting impact in her career. Any team would be incredibly lucky to have her on board.”

Kevin J. - Creative Director

“I had the pleasure of managing Praise, and I can confidently say she is an outstanding Art Director. Her professionalism, enthusiasm, and passion for her craft make her an invaluable asset to any creative team. Praise is not only easy to work with—she brings a positive, collaborative energy that elevates every project she touches.
She consistently demonstrated curiosity and dedication, leading new initiatives in video production that pushed our creative output to new heights. Her strong understanding of both UX and brand design contributed significantly to the success of our in-house marketing agency.
Praise is a rare combination of creative vision, strategic thinking, and hands-on skill. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”

-Rai F. Creative Director

“Praise is the kind of Art Director every creative dreams of working with supportive, imaginative, and full of passion.

Working with her is not only inspiring but also genuinely fun. Whether we’re collaborating on pitch decks, style guides, or full-scale branding projects, there’s never a dull moment. Praise brings big ideas and infectious energy to every challenge, always ready to jump in and get things moving.

She doesn’t mind getting paint on her hands (Yes! she’s crafty) Beyond that, she’s a true powerhouse in both Adobe and Figma, effortlessly blending hands-on craft with digital finesse. She also stays ahead of the curve, constantly exploring what’s next, especially with the rise of AI in the creative space.

Any team would be lucky to have her talent, leadership, and spirit.”

-Michael M. - Sr Designer

“I had the pleasure of working with Praise on several projects at Walmart Connect. From day one, she was incredibly patient and supportive, taking the time to walk me through our design guidelines and ad deliverables in a way that was easy to understand. Her clarity helped me confidently communicate with account managers and find creative solutions that balanced client needs with internal standards.

Praise leads with kindness and empathy—she genuinely checks in, asks how you’re doing, and takes the time to get to know you. That kind of care is rare and makes a huge difference on a team.

On top of all that, she’s a fantastic art director and designer. Creative, collaborative, and always fun to work with—Praise brings both heart and talent to everything she does.”

Cathrine U. - Producer

“Working with Praise Burnham has been both a professional joy and a personal privilege. As an Art Director, Praise brings genuine passion, sharp design instincts, and an unmistakable aesthetic sensibility to everything she touches.

She thrives on creative challenges and always brings fresh thinking and energy to the table. But what truly sets Praise apart is how much she cares about her team. She’s deeply invested in the growth of those around her—always mentoring, encouraging, and creating space for others to shine. Her guidance is thoughtful, empowering, and rooted in a genuine desire to see people succeed.

Praise is not only a talented creative, but also a natural leader with a fantastic personality—warm, collaborative, and full of positive energy. She consistently goes above and beyond, both in the quality of her work and in the way she supports her team and community.

Any team would be lucky to have her creativity, leadership, and heart.”

-Kathleen M. Art Director

“I highly recommend Praise Burnham, with whom I had the pleasure of working at Walmart Connect, where she served as an Art Director. I worked directly under her as a Designer on a wide range of projects that she led with creativity and precision.

Praise consistently played a key role on our team, offering invaluable direction throughout the design process. Her creativity and problem-solving skills significantly elevated our work across various formats, including digital ads, brand pages, presentations, and marketing campaigns.

She also fostered strong relationships with colleagues and other departments, which helped streamline our workflows and improve collaboration. I was especially impressed by her ability to multitask and the positive energy and humor she brought to the team.

Working with Praise was truly a blessing, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for any professional opportunity!”

-Wei-en Y.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Praise, my Art Director at Walmart, and I can confidently say she’s one of the most creative and inspiring leaders I’ve worked with. With over five years at Walmart, Praise brings not only deep design expertise but also an incredible understanding of the brand and its many supplier partnerships—including projects we’ve worked on together for brands like Kellogg, Chobani, and Blue Buffalo.

Praise is a rare blend of fun, innovation, and professionalism. She constantly encourages our team to explore new technologies and has led the way in experimenting with AI-powered video tools. She’s also a great communicator—building strong relationships across departments and making cross-functional collaboration seamless.

What I admire most is how she truly listens. She takes the time to understand designers’ ideas, offers thoughtful feedback, and consistently pushes projects forward with a positive, creative spirit. Her presence in the team is not only essential—it's energizing. Any team would be lucky to have her!”

-Yani Q. - Motion Designer

“I had the pleasure of working closely with Praise over the past year at Walmart Connect, and she is truly an amazing and inspiring Video Art Director. From my perspective as a Motion Designer, she brings a unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and storytelling that consistently transforms concepts into captivating visual experiences. Her ability to turn ideas into compelling narratives not only elevates the quality of our work but also energizes the entire team.

What truly sets Praise apart is her collaborative and uplifting approach. From my first day onboarding, she was incredibly supportive and generous with her knowledge, always ready to share insights and offer guidance. Her positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset create an environment where everyone can thrive.

It’s rare to find someone with both visionary creativity and flawless execution like Praise. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a trusted, talented, and visionary creative partner. Any team would be fortunate to have her!”

-Yani S. - Motion Designer

I had the privilege of working with Praise Burnham for several years, and simply put, she's a gem. I assigned her projects that were outside her comfort zone, and she not only embraced the challenge but consistently exceeded expectations across every dimension of design, motion, and innovation.

Praise played a pivotal role in our team’s creative evolution. She led major rebrand transitions and was instrumental in redesigning the Walmart homepage, a high-stakes, high-visibility project that she approached with clarity, creativity, and leadership. She also spearheaded the team’s awareness and integration of artificial intelligence in the design process, making her a true trailblazer in future-focused thinking.

Beyond her craft, Praise brought people together. She led onboarding for new designers and facilitated cross-functional collaboration across global teams in England, Uruguay, and India. She also created and led a training initiative to elevate our team's design standards, demonstrating not just talent, but care and commitment to collective growth.

Watching her grow in her career has been one of the most rewarding parts of my leadership journey. I wholeheartedly recommend Praise, any team would be lucky to have her.

Orlando B. - Creative Director

“I wholeheartedly recommend Praise as an outstanding and collaborative Art Director. Praise's unwavering dedication to her craft consistently delivers designs that surpass expectations. Her unique combination of talent, work ethic, and passion fosters a positive and inspiring work environment.

Working with Praise has been a joyous experience, as her contagious passion for art inspires the team to push creative boundaries. Praise's ability to transform concepts into visual masterpieces, coupled with effective communication and a collaborative spirit, makes her an invaluable asset to any project.

Praise's contributions have significantly elevated the overall creative quality, and her willingness to tackle challenges with determination sets her apart. Beyond being an Art Director, Praise serves as a collaborator, mentor, and true professional. I confidently recommend Praise to anyone seeking a dedicated and talented creative leader. It has been a true pleasure working with Praise.”

Nasim E. Sr. Visual Designer

“I met Praise a few years ago as a partner in staffing for my team. She was instrumental in finding, evaluating and hiring amazing talent that served our needs extremely well. Previous to Praise’s involvement, we did not see nearly the same return in quality candidates. I believe the difference that she brought is her deep understanding of creating artwork. One of the most important parts of evaluating talent is understanding technical requirements. We kicked off the recruiting process with going over specific skills and expertise that we require as members of the group. Praise was able to fully understand what we were looking for and she set out to find the needed artists.

A factor that is difficult to read within anyone’s resume is whether or not they are truly a quality person. By this I mean someone who is positive in attitude, easy to work with and hard working at that. Praise fits this description fully. She is dedicated and thoughtful with the work she takes part in and the people she is surrounded by. I wish that I was able to work more directly with her more often, and I highly recommend Praise to anyone who is considering her as a candidate.”

-Chad I. - Application Designer

“I’ve had the honor of working with Praise throughout my tenure at LEVEL Studios. I was constantly impressed with the quality, dedication and capability she’d shown in her role as creative production studio manager.

More often than not, in a leadership position you can only be as good as the team you have surrounding you, and Praise and her team were always at the ready; willing to offer creative solutions and support to what ever challenges seemed to come our way. As she lead the production department, she would constantly keep an eye toward delivery, maintaining her composure, positivity, attention to detail and the morale of her team, even in the face of deadline pressures, technology challenges, or anything else, we (or the client) would throw in front of her.”

Tony C. - Creative Director

“Praise is quick and responsive and willing to take on any challenge. She is an expert in her craft and knows how to get the work done right consistently. She's also been extremely helpful and accommodating through some difficult transitions and has been flexible and adaptable in the midst of a lot of change. Even in the most demanding circumstances, Praise is a pleasure to work with.”

Josh D. - Technology Leader

“Praise is the type of manager you hope to have in any work situation. She is proactive, transparent and willing to go the extra mile to get you the assets needed to be successful in your projects and career. I would highly recommend her without a single moment of hesitation. She would be a huge asset to any team and her team would succeed with her at the helm. She is a great person in general and her style would mesh well with others.

We've worked on many projects together while at Level Studios. And through all the deliverables, each were met with the highest quality produced as well as earlier than the expected time. Her readiness and willingness to get the attention to details is what inspires confidence in having her as your teammate.”

Nerio M. - Production Artist

“I had the pleasure of having Praise on my team for the past 3 years and during that time I watched her advance quickly from Production Artist to Manager of our San Jose Creative Production Studio while simultaneously building and managing a team of 11 Advanced Digital Retouchers for our premiere client. Praise is multi-talented and takes on any challenge with a can-do attitude that sets the bar and inspires the rest of the team. Her positive attitude, flexibility, energy, and communication remains strong regardless of the situation. Praise built strong relationships with clients, her team, and peers alike. Praise gets my highest “praise” and recommendation – She would be an exceptional asset to any team!”

Ritchie D. - Creative Operations Director

I worked with Praise for 2 years while at Level-Studios. I was a Senior Production Artist while Praise was my manager.

Honestly, I loved being around Praise the minute I stepped into my interview with her. She has a positive attitude that can’t be matched and passion for details that never failed to impress me while we worked together.

Praise was wonderfully supportive during my transition into the role and tracked down any information she couldn’t provide off the top of her head. I absolutely loved that she cc’d me on these emails because I learned a lot from her tact, how succinct she was, and her pleasant demeanor even in difficult situations.

As a manager Praise always had helpful and constructive feedback, and was very supportive in helping me find new ways to grow and contribute to the team. It really felt like we were always on the same side, but without losing the professional line between our job functions. I honestly don’t know how she did it.

As a designer, Praise often found creative ways to spread her wings and encouraged her team to do the same. She participated in various calls for artwork at Level and also assisted with speaking events that Level attended. When work was slow, she found creative projects to work on that supported the company, including company emails, social media marketing, and the Level keynote template design.

Praise is a reliable manager who is worth her weight in gold. I highly recommend her for any leadership position in the creative field.”

Megan P. - Lead Production Designer

“I'm so grateful I had the chance to work under Praise as my Art Director during her time at Walmart Connect. She’s an incredible creative leader and a thoughtful mentor who played a huge role in shaping my growth as a designer.

Praise is a Photoshop wiz and I credit so much of my skills to what I learned from her. As an incoming designer, having her guidance and support made all the difference. She led us through so many successful projects, from pitching to stakeholders to grinding through tight deadlines and always with empathy, clarity, and confidence. She’s one of the most hands on leaders I’ve ever crossed paths with and constantly showed up for the team, both creatively and personally.

Working with her was one of the most valuable experiences I've had in my career and I'd jump at the chance to do it again.”

Desiree R. - Sr Designer

“Every company should have a stellar, light hearted, productive & trustworthy manager. Praise is that manager for me at Resto. Her project forecasts helped the workflow for our department, so that we never entered any risk management status. She had no qualms about rolling up her sleeves to help in the nuances so that the tough would get going. There was also this fantastic preservation of work/life balance that helped keep 'the bees' happy & efficient. Thank you, Praise for helping make me a happy bee.”

Danielly A. - Experience Director

“I worked with Praise over the course of several years while onsite at Restoration Hardware, and I always found our interactions to be thorough and meaningful. Her ability to pull information from multiple creative sources within cross functional departments, keep an impressive historical project knowledge within her memory, and organize pertinent creative direction to support our team helped with the overall success of our projects together. I appreciated her upbeat, professional, yet grounded personality, and absolutely look forward to the next time we cross career paths and work together again!”

Stephanie C. - Operations Manager

“Praise is a great manager who is inspiring and great to work with. Praise exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy. These qualities most notably translate in her ability to motivate a team to care about its project and be invested in the project’s success.

Praise is the go-to person for problem solving; when challenging questions arise, she steps in to induce compromise. Praise's positive attitude and the respect she gives others makes Praise a unique person, a joy to have on ones team.”

Jair M. - Production Lead

“With her thorough professional knowledge and genuine care for people, Praise is an empowering manager to work for. She is an expert at anticipating issues and being prepared with needed answers. From my first recruitment call onward she made herself available and approachable. I would happily work with her again in the future.”

Sam P. - Art Director

“Working with Praise is an absolute pleasure. The respect and concern she displays for the team is unparalleled, as well as her professional approach and knowledge of the studio. I can honestly say few managers operate on such a level of professionalism while being such a joy to work with!”
James K. - UX Visual Designer

“Praise is a real professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. She built a fantastic rapport with our team and always delivered the perfect solution to move forward. A highly composed and level headed manager.”

Thomas W. - Digital Artist

“Praise is a wonderful human being. As a manager, she is truly exemplary. She can handle any challenging scenario with grace, aplomb, and sturdy leadership. Her positivity and the confidence she placed in both myself and my co-workers helped inspire and motivate us to become one of the best production teams in the industry.

Praise always finds time for you, regardless of how busy her schedule may be. She cares for her co-workers, and is utterly helpful and encouraging, no matter the issue at hand. She helped foster a real sense of family within the company. That "company family" idea is tossed around a lot in Silicon Valley, but it's often a hollow bullet-point on a recruitment email. By sheer force of leadership, delightful personality, and selflessness, Praise makes that bullet-point ring true.

I truly enjoyed working with Praise. I have the utmost confidence that she will continue to do great things!”

Logan W. - Design Lead

“In the three years I've had the pleasure of working with Praise, I've come to know her as an indomitable spirit; a source of boundless energy and tireless dedication to surmounting whatever challenge is before her. Her naturally gregarious and affable personality allows her to become a trusted party in all the circles she inhabits; a valuable tool for building bridges where none otherwise exist. Praise's ability to bridge those gaps between disparate departments was critical to my department's success, in that she parsed and translated intel into language Web Retouching could understand. Without that interpreter, we would have spent far more time researching and investigating requests than actually producing images.

Praise is a rare gem; whip-smart, yet aware of the humility and nuances of behavior and language required in negotiating complicated corporate political landscapes. She possesses an agile mind capable of managing scores of projects simultaneously, and the energy to be able to deliver on them all. I have every confidence in her, and a well of respect for her.”

Casey C. Creative DIrector