I’m Val, a -based art director.

If my accent doesn’t give it away within five minutes, just ask me to say coffee or bad and you’ll get it.

What makes me me?

  1. My love for food is UNREAL. Whether it's pizza, lobster, sushi, tacos, you name it, I'm in. I blog all my food experiences on Instagram at the @the516foodie

  2. I had a phase of breaking things - specifically my own bones. Five different body parts? Check. Shattered spine? Been there, done that (thankfully, recovered now) 

  3. Most people start their day with coffee… I run on a Starbucks Strawberry Acai Refresher. Every. Single. Day.


HAVAS LYNX NYC - Art Direction Intern

June 2024 - August 2024

ORANGE UMBRELLA - Vice President Of Creative Development

January 2023 - Present

MADE IN JULY - Graphic Design Intern

March 2023 - August 2024

THE V EFFECT - Founder & CEO

January 2020 - Present

SKIN TO SKIN - Social Media Chair

January 2024 - Present

Experience


Awards

SILVER One Club Miami - The Spot

SILVER ADDY AAF Miami - Kick Your Ick


Education

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI - School of Communication

B.S.C. in Creative Advertising

Minor in Graphic Design