What Others Say!

Comments from people who have worked with Mako & Associates in the past. 

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“Our staff enjoys greatly whenever DeeAn provides training such as flagger certification and CPR/First Aid. She puts the audience at  ease with her humor and pleasant attitude which encourages participation and learning.”
− Eddy Chu, Director of Public Works,  Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

 

 

DeeAn hosted a lifeguard clinic in our facility, and she was truly a pleasure with which to work. She embodied the principles of flexibility and professionalism in her ability to work with us to offer the course. I didn't think she could possibly exceed my expectations after our initial meetings as a colleague until I began to take her class as a student. DeeAn is extremely knowledgeable and has an engaging, enjoyable presentational style that conveys the gravity of the material, but in an interesting manner. I would definitely recommend DeeAn to other organizations who were interested in hosting a lifeguarding clinic or other instructional programs.
−Derek Hottel, Director of Recreational Sports, Seattle University

 

 

DeeAn provided a dynamic, engaging training for our non-profit volunteers in CPR & First Aid.  She was prepared with little notice, flexible to our needs, and presented material in a variety of ways in order to reach every attendee.   She is definitely my "go-to" for adult training.
−  Jim Kendall, Board Member, Camp Ten Trees

 

 

I work with many people in the medical field, and DeeAn impressed with her knowledge of CPR, First Aid and Emergency Response.  She accommodated our schedule for weekend training, as we were not available during the work week.  She provided all materials, individual learning, and made oftentimes difficult techniques and skills easy to understand and remember with humor and constant interaction.
−Michael A. Archer, PsyD., Archer Psychological Services, LLC

 

 

I have worked for and with Ms Nakagawa on several occasions. She is professional, well versed, very knowledgeable, and has a knack for knowing and doing whatever is needed to ensure the students have a positive learning experience. Having taken classes from her myself, and co-teaching CPR/First Aid with her, I find her engaging in the classroom, and ready to answer any and all questions from her students. I hope you enjoy learning from her as much as we did when she taught here.
−John Byars, Security Manager, Muckleshoot Tribal School

 

 

Working with DeeAn was not only a full learning experience, it was fun! She sets the standard high but gives you the support and opportunity to perfect your practice. This is the only time I've heard college students glad to be learning on a weekend-it was that good!  
−Mileva H. M. Outdoor Coordinator, Seattle University

 

 

When I need a professional trainer to certify my diverse team in First aid or CPR,   I contact DeeAn Nakagawa.  Her ability to convey information and skills in an exciting and interactive way empowers her students to be confident first responders.  Her professionalism and quick wit keep my team engaged and on track to succeed.  I highly recommend Miss Nakagawa's training services and I look forward to working with her again."
− David Shannon

 

 

 

I wanted to make sure I passed along my sincere appreciation for continued support of Small Craft programs.  Your professionalism and willingness to modify your trainings for our work teams has been priceless.   We want to thank you for your continued support and flexibility to always be able to serve our needs.   It's hard to find people with your experience with these skills who focus on fine tuning our programs and optimizing our processes.  Again, thank you for all your support and look forward to working with you in the new year.   Sincerely  
− Jason Frisk,Program Director Green Lake Small Craft Center

 

 

DeeAn is an excellent instructor who readily connects with her students. She was always punctual and often went beyond what was expected of her. Her evaluations completed by her participants where consistantly rated good to excellent, (mostly excellent). Many of her participants made the effort to contact me to tell me she was the best instructor they have ever had for that subject.
− Larry Zolton, Senior Training and Education Coordinator at City of Seattle

 

 

Dee is a great partner to work with. She is a strong trainer who creates a positive environment for learning and growth. She is detail oriented and always prepared to work; she's a person who knows how to elicit the best from those she teaches. Dee is a great consultant who knows how to navigate through each new challenge placed in front of her. I can't recommend her highly enough.
−- Cindy Hamilton, MA, CPHQ, HEDIS Stars Practice Performance Manager

 

 

I worked with DeeAn in the Training Department at the same company for almost a year. As a co-worker, and working with her on many projects, I found her to be very genuine, dedicated, and passionate in whatever project she was involved with. A consumate professional, any company would do well to have DeeAn on their team. As a professional in the training industry for over 25 years, I recommend DeeAn to any company that can take advantage of her talent and abilities.
−Darryl Jackson, Senior Instructional Designer / e-Learning Developer

 

 

Ms. Nakagawa is an energetic top down motivator. Ms. Nakagawa has a unigue approach to training that incorporates the latest techniques including the trademarked Tony Robbins style wherein improvements must be realized each day. Ms. Nakagawa does take the most mundane subject matter and makes them interesting. I look forward to working with her again.
− Ken Lewis, Director of Land Acquisition & Fee Land Management at Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

 

 

DeeAn is a terrific, enthusiastic educator with passion for her role. She coordinated and conducted the first day of orientation for our employees and the satisfaction increased significantly. Her high energy and love for what she does is contagious.
− Mary Jim Montgomery, FACHE, Consultant

 

 

DeeAn provided management consultation on training needs, and developed training programs to meet the needs of the employees and management while at Evergreen Healthcare. She was very creative, open-minded in her approach, and a superb trainer who approached each assignment with enthusiasm and professionalism. I highly recommend DeeAn in this capacity.
−Ellen Conroy, Human Resources leader

 

 

DeeAnn has excellent customer communication skills. She has a unique ability to make learning enjoyable and understandable at the same time. I appreciated her consistent follow-up and detail.
−Mike Battin, Chief Operating Officer, PACSHealth, LLC