DEMDACO
Valerie L. is an accomplished product manager with extensive experience in the fashion industry, currently holding the position of Product Manager for Baby & Fashion at DEMDACO since September 2019. Previously, Valerie served in various roles at Lee from July 2011 to June 2019, including Lead Designer for Men's & Boy's, where leadership in product development contributed to a multi-million-dollar business. As a Merchandiser for Lee Boys, Valerie successfully launched a new product platform that generated substantial unit orders and honed negotiation and cost engineering skills. Early career roles included building supplier relationships as a Merchandising Associate and overseeing a significant product launch as a Merchandising Specialist. Valerie's expertise is complemented by a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Marketing and Management from Stephens College.
DEMDACO
We at DEMDACO believe every product creates a conversation. We hope to participate in the meaningful moments of your lives. We don't create those moments — we aspire to make them a little better. We want to be there in times of comfort, love and joy. We strive to Lift the Spirit in you, in each other and in our communities. Pronounced dem-day-koh, and named for our founders Demi and Dave, for over 25 years, we’ve designed and curated purposeful gifts that help Lift the Spirit - in times of celebration, when comfort is needed or just to put a smile on someone's face. These handcrafted artisan gifts are created to nurture goodness, support family and friends, and encourage us to inspire others… and ourselves.