DMA Solutions Reviews

3.2

23% would recommend to a friend

(8 total reviews)

34% positive business outlook

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8 reviews
2.0
22 June 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Engaging and Exciting Work, Team Building Exercises, Strong Collaboration, Recognition and Rewards

Cons

I joined the company with high hopes, but as time went on, several issues began to surface, making it necessary for me to share my experience, particularly for individuals who are considering applying, especially people of color. One major challenge I encountered was maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Although it was not explicitly communicated during the hiring process, I soon realized that the company's culture improvement claims were merely superficial. The diversity within the team was highly limited, and the one person of color they had seemed to be used as a token representation. It became apparent that their commitment to hiring people of color was not as genuine as advertised. The company's team dynamic felt exclusive, as most members hailed from the same university, creating a tight-knit group that made it difficult for newcomers to feel welcomed. I sensed a subtle pushback and stand-offish vibes from some team members, which heightened the feeling of bias within the environment. To truly integrate into the team, one must invest considerable effort due to the social nature of the workplace. Another significant concern was the lack of transparency and honesty within the organization. Important information was often swept under the rug, leaving employees blindsided and questioning the integrity of the company. It is crucial to exercise due diligence and request comprehensive details before accepting a job offer here, especially if you are a person of color. Overall, my experience at this company was less than satisfactory. While everyone maintained a professional demeanor, the underlying issues of limited diversity, a socially exclusive atmosphere, and a lack of transparency should be taken into account by potential applicants, particularly individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Consider these factors carefully before making a decision to work at this company.

5.0
6 Oct 2021

Gave Me Opportunities Unlike Anywhere Else

Anonymous employee
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Pros

DMA Solutions is a mission-based agency that operates with true care for its employees. Like every place I've ever worked, people are flawed and imperfect, but Dan'l (the President/CEO) and the team at DMA truly want every person who works there to have opportunities to grow and learn. Even after leaving the company, Dan'l has supported my career moves and given me personal and professional advice because as much as she cares for her business, she cares more about the people in it. In my time at DMA I was given ample opportunity to travel, lead thoughtful conversations with the team, learn from the best in the business through training courses, try new areas of marketing that I hadn't done before, teach and be taught, and stretch myself to do things I thought were reserved for the "older, wiser people." I wouldn't have the massive opportunities I do today if I hadn't worked at DMA. Dan'l is passionate about the work, but she's also deeply invested in the people. In fact, the benefits package is, to this day, the best I ever had. When you take into account that you're not just being paid a salary, but also getting to travel, having amazing health benefits (which I've heard has increased exponentially since I left), a paid cell phone, and being shown extreme generosity through things like catered in lunches, retreats, etc. it's shocking. That doesn't happen many other places and goes unnoticed if you've never worked anywhere else. I also want to speak to the negative reviews on this site, which are clearly orchestrated by a group of disgruntled former employees. As a former employee myself, I encourage anyone interested in working at DMA to ask those who work for the company currently about their honest feedback. Ask tough questions in the interview process if anything is concerning. One thing you'll find is that there's' no "shield over the eyes" there - people are real and will own what they need to own and address any lies for what they are.

Cons

With that being said, yes, there have been challenges in the past, and there will always be as long as human beings work at this company. Culture is a challenge in many agencies, and DMA is no exception. It's a tough job for those coming out of college and not fully ready for the hard work and sometimes long hours it takes to manage several clients' needs. However, it's something that I've personally seen the leadership team address and grow from. There are several things in place now to protect boundaries, support those who need remote work options, and retain the right people who refuse to gossip and poison the culture. DMA is not historically a diverse company, but they are certainly not anti-diversity or anti-inclusion. I can say first-hand that the hiring process does not exclude anyone who wants a job at DMA based on race, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or anything else. Could there be more representation? Absolutely. I think we would all love to see more representation in the fresh produce industry as a whole.

5.0
8 July 2021

The Most Rewarding Job!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

As someone who has worked at other places and experienced a variety of cultures, nothing compares to working at DMA Solutions. Everyone here is valued at every level and plays a critical role in the company and culture. The CEO is open and honest about every aspect of the business, and that transparency is valued immensely here as you never question her intentions. Leadership provides us with choices and flexibility, and are some of the most supportive people in my life. Management is constantly asking for feedback and really values the team’s perspectives and ideas. We are all celebrated and seek to be better every day. During the heart of COVID, it was such a unique and trying time, yet DMA grew with new business opportunities and financially supported the team through it all. I wake up every day so excited to come to work and make a difference, and that was something I thought would never be possible before I came to DMA. This is the BEST, most fun and rewarding place to work!

Cons

The leadership team does offer such a high level of grace and does tend to give people the benefit of the doubt. This is great, however, sometimes that grace can be taken advantage of and they allow the wrong type of people to stay on the team for too long, which eventually can take a toll on the culture. My recommendation would be to spot the toxicity to the culture and act quicker to help these people out.

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