MARKETING
STRATEGIST
& PRODUCT
DESIGNER
M A R K E T I N G
Not your average marketing bear.
I bring a multidisciplinary design background to marketing so I catch what others often miss—shaping campaigns that say it right, look the part, and stick.
My approach to marketing and product design is one and the same: audience driven, visually striking, and strategy-led.
P R O D U C T D E S I G N
With a master’s in product design, I create sculptural, functional objects shaped through hands-on material exploration, technical fluency, and a deep alignment with audience and brand.
A B O U T
CREATIVE DIRECTION & EXPERIENCE
CREATIVE DIRECTION & EXPERIENCE
Fifteen years in design-driven industries—marketing, product, spatial—means I instinctively view ideas from every angle, a perspective giving me fluency to cross disciplines and create work that’s smarter, sharper, harder to ignore.
The pressure tester your team quietly craves. The detail obsessive who won’t let it go until it’s right. The collaborator who pushes past good into unforgettable.
It’s not about tropes or just making things pretty. It’s about swan-diving into the murk of ideas, digging for what’s true and compelling, and shaping it into resonant, enduring work.
While my core focus is marketing and product design, I’ve also led spatial design projects and contributed to pro bono initiatives aligned with causes I care about. From managing complex design-build projects to collaborating with fellow creatives, my work DEMONSTRATES STRATEGIC VISION AND PERSONAL COMMITMENT.
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C O N T A C T
I’M THINKY — I design, redesign, write, rewrite, re-envision, iterate, cull, cull again, test, present, learn, adjust, implement — AND I DELIVER.
Eager to be part of a team again, I’d love to hear from you.
What clients say—across disciplines and project types.
Valerie took my rough ideas and turned them into a visual identity that was bold, smart, and completely on brand. She captured the exact tone I was after—retro, punchy, and empowering—without ever feeling cliché.
…— Angie B., Founder, Brinkley Training Advantage
Beautiful design, high-quality work with exquisite attention to detail.
— Tanja H., Collector
Valerie understood our style and helped us stay on budget. She was willing to put in the time and effort to help make our dream home a reality.
…..— Madeline M., Interior Design Client