About Monique
I graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising/Graphic Design in 2005.
In 2010, I received an American In-House Design Award for my 'Buck Stops Here' billboard design. In 2012, I received an American In-House Design Award for my 'Gear Up For Fishing' logo. In 2016 placed first and third place in the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas T-Shirt Showdown. In 2022 I won an American In-House Design Award for my 'It Happens' campaign. Additionally, in 2024 my team and I were awarded 2 American In-House Design Awards for our 'Your complex. Simplified.' brand video and our 'Kitchen Story' marketing campaign.
I’m a brand and creative marketing leader with two decades of experience shaping how brands look, sound, and show up in the world. From print design to brand development to creative direction. I’ve spent my career building the visual and messaging systems that hold a brand together across markets and channels.
My approach blends strategic thinking with hands-on creative craft. I’m equally comfortable shaping a positioning statement and editing the layout that brings it to life. I lead with strong typography instincts, a sharp eye for brand consistency, and a collaborative style. Experienced in mentoring creative teams, partnering with cross-functional leaders, and managing agency relationships to keep every deliverable on-brand and on-strategy.
The Real
I am fun-loving, but with a strong sense of responsibility. For example, I can't relax if my house is dirty.
I can't sit down for more than 30 minutes at a time unless I'm working or am sick. I'm a "doer." A mover and a shaker, if you will.
I love spending time outside on warm, sunny Texas days. I rarely complain about the heat, mostly because I'm always cold.
I'm a huge lover of rock, especially 90's grunge, classic rock, and, shamefully, a few oldies.
Comedies are my favorite genre of movies. I'd rather spend my movie time laughing, rather than crying or watching things blow up. One day I watched Eight Below and The Hills Have Eyes back to back and I was completely traumatized for the rest of the day.
Everything I do is always with the best intentions because I believe that you get what you give. I think the key to life is to pursue happiness and pass the joy to others.
I am an INFJ, which is one of the rarest personality types. Yep, I’m a diamond in the rough, y’all.
I sing in a classic rock band. Some might say that I’m not just a soccer mom, I’m a rocker mom too.
I'm a neat freak. I am totally OCPD and overly organized. My closet is arranged in ROYGBIV color order and categorized by type of item.
Professional references and portfolio available upon request.
