Aleksey is an active and creative individual: when I approached him with tasks to create something new that had never been done before, he would thoroughly discuss ideas and motivations with me before taking on the task. For example, he created the entire identity for
our educational brand, Agona. He developed everything from scratch — the logo, corporate style, welcome boxes for students, clothing for teachers, and even the design of the educational space. When I say "created," I mean that Aleksey took it all the way from the mockup on the screen to the selection of materials and colors. He never settled for the first attempt and would not compromise on quality if it didn’t meet his standards. This, in my opinion, distinguishes a professional from an amateur or someone inherently lazy.
Aleksey is a thinker and a speaker. To prove this, I can refer to our
capsule collections of merchandise for employees. After discussing the idea we wanted to implement in this clothing with management, he not only developed it from scratch to completion but also presented it to all employees himself. In his presentation, he conveyed all the meanings he had embedded, making the merchandise far more valuable than any item you could buy in a store. I proudly and regularly wear these items both at work and in everyday life, during business trips, and at public speaking events because the ideas in these pieces are far greater than the materials.
I refer to Aleksey as a pillar of the team based on the collective opinion of myself and other employees in the company. Some, like me, primarily value Aleksey’s professionalism and evident talent, while others emphasize that he is kind as a person, responsive, and has never abandoned a task or his colleagues during challenging work. Having conducted several assessments within the company, I have never seen any negative feedback about Aleksey; everyone expressed gratitude in their responses.
In conclusion, I want to say that it is rare and special for me to find a combination of professionalism, hard work, and human kindness in one person. Often, I see individuals who, having gained experience and achievements, stop considering others and believe themselves to be superior. Aleksey, on the contrary, maintains his kindness towards people, multiplies his talents, and shares them through teaching. This is a rare combination that I truly value in people.