VALERIE BARRO CONSULTING

I began my career in marketing over fifteen-years ago and I have be fiercely passionate about the field ever since. I have held leadership positions at several large medical device organizations and med tech marketing agencies where I have launched products, implemented innovative consumer programs and brought companies online through social media and the mobile web.

 

For the past several years, I have worked  as a marketing strategy and branding consultant for mid-sized medical and life science companies and agencies. I have extensive experience in online marketing — mobile web development, content marketing, social media, search engine optimization and other digital strategies. 

 

My company, Valid Ideas, offers a full suite of social media management services, and  extensive content marketing services including: copywriting, lifestyle photography, product photography, videography & video editing, sound recording & editing and Adobe After Effects.

 

Since graduating with a BA in Communication, I have completed a Professional Marketing Certificate and an MBA in Marketing. I now teach several Marketing, Public Relations and Businesses courses at Santa Barbara City College and Antioch University, both online and in person. I'm also passionate about the growing freelance economy and enjoy mentoring individuals interested in pursuing a freelance career through my side project Hello Freelance.

 

When I’m not working, teaching or reading trade journals, I spend my time kicking around the soccer field, working out at my local Barre studio, playing with my five-year-old son Ben, or cooking up some farmer’s market fare with my husband David.