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 @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.

Experience

CAPE - Junior Art Director

Razorfish NYC - Art Direction Intern

Alma X Tobacco Free Florida - Student Associate Creative Director

Havas Lynx NYC - Art Direction Intern

Orange Umbrella - Vice President Of Creative Development

UM School of Communication - Graphic Design Intern

Made In July - Graphic Design Intern

The V Effect - Founder & CEO

Awards

2026 / District 4 ADDYs AAF / Quit Games

2026 / GOLD ADDY AAF Miami / Quit Games

2026 / SILVER ADDY AAF Miami/ Healband

2025 / SILVER One Club Miami / The Spot

2024 / SILVER ADDY AAF Miami / Kick Your Ick

Education

University of Miami

B.S.C. Creative Advertising

Minor: Graphic Design