Monica Elissa Peña
CREATIVE ENTHUSIAST
I am a Senior Creative Lead and Brand Strategist with over
15 years of national and global enterprise-level expertise.
My passion for driving global rebrands, establishing visual
identity, and maintaining governance lends itself perfectly
to crafting seamless multi-channel campaigns. I actively scale
brand strategies as an independent creative consultant for
small businesses and keep sharp with real-time consumer engagement in hospitality. Wherever I am, my experiential
awareness consistently bridges high-level vision with
boots-on-the-ground execution.
BEYOND THE RESUME
My work is defined by emotional intelligence and operational agility; ensuring integrity is honored.
When I’m not solutionizing for brands, I’m finding rhythm in
Latin dance, discipline in yoga, and inspiration in the kitchen.
I believe that a well-lived life; full of movement, family, and travel,
is the ultimate fuel for professional creativity.
Personal Project Creative • Home Chef • Family Photographer Singer • Latin Dancer • Artesan Dough Roller • World Traveler
Hoop Shooter • Muay Thai Lover • Feng Shui Master
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business goals into resonant visual stories—from corporate identity systems to tactile consumer experiences. By blending technical mastery in design, strategic leadership, I offer a holistic approach to creative solutions.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Present - 2025
Piccolo Buco by Luca Issa & Cooper's Hawk
Server
On-site
June 2024 - Feb 2020
CBRE
Senior Graphic Designer
Global Product Marketing-
Creative Center of Excellence
Remote
Feb 2020 - June 2018
Graphic Design Lead
National Product Marketing
Remote
Feb 2018 - June 2014
Assurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC
Graphic Design Specialist
Hybrid
June 2018 - June 2011
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Graphic Design Specialist
On-site
EDUCATION
2012 Graduate
University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Art and Architecture
Graphic Design Major