To this day, after 17 years in the business, Dolores Sali is the best creative director I have ever worked for. As a wardrobe stylist, I have done my best work under her management. She knows when to reel me in when my artistic suggestions are too much for the brand’s bottomline, and then let me loose when my creativity is exactly what is missing from the brand’s vision. 

She encapsulates an incredible combination of discipline and fun, trust and organization. And is able to pivot faster than anyone I have ever seen in the industry. No emergency scares her, no mishap falters her. She is an efficient, high performer who knows how to see the big picture. She is incredible at keeping an eye on the budget while getting the best possible end product.  She is fantastic at tracking the assets. She always has the brand’s goals front and center. And she knows how to acquire and retain the best talent so that we are all clamoring to work with her. Having Dolores manage your brand’s next shoot is one of the best decisions you can make.

- Vanessa Valiente, San Diego's #1 Personal Stylist

Dee, you are a treasure. Your mix of calm, ready, on-point, focused, and organized energy, paired with your keen eye for capturing the details and essence of the looks we're after are an absolute gift to have on set. You are also such a vibrant and empowering collaborator in the pre-production process, and I cannot thank you enough for coming over to comb through my "looks" ideas and notes, and especially my wardrobe options! Thank you for making sure we stayed on track, for all your assistance from moving flowers and furniture to holding diffusers and affirming which top or choosing just the right shoes (the sandals with the crop and skirt were perfect!!). Thank you for making sure we got such an amazing array of details for each of the looks and assets planned. Thank you for the beautiful shot list too!

— Jen, Nectar and Bloom

I always appreciate finding like-minded individuals in the creative field — I hit the jackpot meeting Dolores and Kris. They are both passionate about the work they do, which makes collaborating on projects really fun and enjoyable. They are both very organized, detail-oriented, and always show up with a smile on their face. I can’t wait to keep working with these two!

— Haley Torres, Haley Torres Design

Dolores has a way of bringing brands to life through her creative vision, management, and direction. I have had the opportunity to work under Dolores through her company Deefine Yourself for the past year and in that time I got to experience watching her fully invest herself in her clients and her work. What sets Dolores apart is not only her creative vision and the way that she can cultivate unique, trendy, and purposeful marketing tactics, but the way that she genuinely cares about the well-being of those she works with. She has the ability to jump into any brand, understand the story being told, and bring the brand to life. If you are a business owner or entrepreneur and you are looking to elevate your brand to the next level, look no further. Any company would be lucky to have Dolores as part of their team!

— Lauren Czarnetzke, Freelance Marketing + Social Media

My social reach has definitely increased since partnering with (Esprit) Marketing. Along with the organization and efficiency of advertising with Dee’s marketing techniques which has led to higher output followed by an increase in client/customer response! Dee has formulated multiple marketing strategies where I’ve increased followers by 20% from just one hosted giveaway – this consistent strategy attracted more new clients to come into my studio for services!

— Amanda Jazmin, Beauty By Amandalee Skin & Makeup Studio

I always look forward to working on projects with Dolores (I even refer to her as my big sister ha!). We have worked together for almost seven years, including countless photo shoots, in-studio and on location. She is very detail oriented and can structure projects well, but be fun and light hearted at the same time. I can always count on her to be punctual, friendly and keep the schedule on point.

— Peter Carney, Pacific Plus Studio

I have had the pleasure of working with Dee on a multitude of projects now. Ranging from branding packages to full website builds. She is a great communicator, extremely friendly and thoughtful, and an all-around joy to work with. We are like-minded when it comes to effective design and communication. I plan on partnering with Dee on many more projects to come.

— Grayson van Loon, Bravewell Design Company

Thank you to my amazing accomplishers for our very successful Victoria Vincent lifestyle shoot. Led by you, Dolores Sali, my master of minutiae, you delightfully directed then dissected every detail and finally delegated to your talented team to a successful shoot! Dee, you delivered! Thank you!

— Victoria Vincent Brand

Esprit Creative Management delivers! I have had the AMAZING opportunity to work with Dee for many, many moons! Through our journey, experiences, relationships and education I have watched her grow into the woman and leader she is today. She has vision and has taken the lead to explore and grow a marketing empire. Take your business to the next level, reframe, reinvent and expand your minds! The market is talking and it’s time to shift! Thank you, Dee, for sharing your wealth of knowledge, your continued support and for building the future of this amazing industry!

— Lesley Dedicatoria, LD Photography

Dolores is a gifted Marketing Manager who understands what it takes to drive customers into the funnel. She is able to manage multiple projects both internally and with outsourced partners to execute the Marketing Plan for the business and stay within budget. She has expertise in E-Mail Marketing, Catalog Creation, Tradeshow Management, Marketing Pieces, Photography/Video, Social Media and E-Commerce. Dolores has a "we can do it" attitude and makes things happen.

— John Astleford, Former Managing Director at San Diego Hat

Dolores is a shining star. She approaches any project as she approaches life - with passion, meticulousness, precision, and a sense of humor. I worked closely with Dolores at Allegro Creative for about 3 years. In that time, I saw Dolores grow professionally and develop into a great leader. She inspires others to do their best. She also challenges herself to learn more and find ways to do things better. She is always true to her word. I remain hopeful that Dolores and I will get to work together again.

— Marcia Scher, Project Manager, Brand Manager, Product Innovator