Valerie Carlson

Valerie Carlson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in creative management and operations within the product design and printing industries. Currently serving as Creative Manager at Unique Industries, Valerie leads a team of 10 product designers in developing licensed and non-licensed party goods for major retailers. Previously, Valerie held the position of Vice President of Operations at XYMOPrint, overseeing 25 employees and enhancing operational efficiency through a custom printing workflow system. Valerie has also managed sales and marketing efforts at Mama's Sauce, serving high-profile clients like Facebook and Disney, and founded Spark Letterpress, where significant B2B sales growth was achieved by leveraging strong client relationships. Educational background includes attendance at Carleton College.