Monica Parra

Monica Parra is a brand and creative strategy leader specializing in performance creative and AI-first studios.

Twelve-plus years bridging bold storytelling and high-velocity B2C performance marketing across LATAM and Brazil — from agency floors to in-house creative studios, from Sancho BBDO to Rappi.

Impact

Results, in numbers.

Measured against conversion, efficiency and reach — not visual appeal alone.

42%CAC reduction, from $12 to $7
$2.4MAnnual marketing budget owned
9Countries led, including Brazil
500K+Organic WhatsApp community built
About

Storytelling that performs.

Head of Creative Strategy & Brand Leader with 12+ years of experience bridging the gap between bold storytelling and high-velocity B2C performance marketing across LATAM and Brazil.

A proven agency-to-in-house hybrid, Monica has led creative studios, 360° campaigns, and AI-driven content engines that reduced CAC by 42% ($12 to $7) and scaled user acquisition for multimillion-user platforms.

She is an expert in building creative production workflows, managing $2.4M marketing budgets, and scaling performance-driven video and paid social assets.

Expertise

What I build.

01

Creative Strategy & Direction

Brand positioning, voice and visual identity for consumer acquisition engines across Brazil and LATAM.

02

Performance Creative

High-velocity testing of video and paid social formats, optimized on CAC, conversion and Creative Win Rate.

03

AI-First Production

Prompt workflows and automated content pipelines that scale creative output without expanding headcount.

04

Studio Operations

Agency-to-in-house creative studios with design systems and SLA-backed support for cross-functional teams.

05

LATAM & Brazil Scaling

Consumer brand growth across nine markets, including Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

06

Growth & Lifecycle

User acquisition, retention, owned channels, influencer ecosystems and go-to-market launches.

Google Workspace StudioCanva AIGenerative AI Content ToolsPrompt WorkflowsCreative Win RateAsset ConversionBrand StrategyUser AcquisitionRetention & LifecycleInfluencer EcosystemsCross-Functional LeadershipBudget OwnershipGo-to-MarketFintech & Marketplaces
Experience

Agency to in-house.

A decade-plus path from account leadership at Sancho BBDO to running brand, growth and creative studio operations at Rappi.

Jan 2024 — Present · Rappi, Colombia

Marketing Manager (Brand & Growth Lead)

  • Directed the Creative Studio strategy and performance-driven campaign execution for millions of monthly users, optimizing paid social, video ads, and landing page conversion.
  • Lowered overall CAC from $12 to $7 (42%) through high-velocity creative testing, iterative messaging frameworks, and full-funnel creative assets.
  • Integrated automated content workflows and AI-assisted production to scale creative variations without expanding team headcount.
  • Own a $200K monthly budget ($2.4M annually) across brand and performance channels.
  • Spearhead integrated 360° brand and growth strategies driving double-digit revenue and category growth.
  • Lead cross-functional teams across creative, media, growth, and product; build influencer and ambassador ecosystems; strengthen brand equity through national campaigns and partnerships.
Jan 2021 — Jan 2024 · Rappi, Colombia

Brand Director

  • Owned brand positioning, communications, and performance creative strategy for the Colombian market, working with the in-house Creative Studio.
  • Increased brand favorability by +10 points through cultural positioning and integrated media strategy.
  • Built Colombia's largest organic WhatsApp community (500K+ subscribers) as a high-performing owned channel.
  • Led influencer, sponsorship, and social ecosystems; managed budgets, KPIs, and full-funnel performance end-to-end.
  • Delivered award-winning digital and social campaigns recognized across LATAM.
Jan 2020 — Jan 2021 · Rappi, LATAM

Global In-House Agency Director

  • Led regional Creative Studio operations across 9 markets (including Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico), standardizing design systems and SLA-backed support for cross-functional teams.
  • Directed brand consistency and creative excellence across Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Uruguay, and Argentina.
  • Managed multidisciplinary teams across branding, content, media, and production in an agency-to-in-house model.
  • Standardized processes to scale creative execution and improved speed, quality, and efficiency of owned and paid media delivery.
Jan 2018 — Jan 2020 · Quadi / Sancho Group

Communications Director

  • Led digital transformation and communications strategy across multiple agencies.
  • Managed technology modernization and operational improvements.
  • Oversaw internal and external communications, PR, and stakeholder alignment.
Jan 2014 — Jan 2018 · Sancho BBDO

Accounts Director

  • Progressed from Account Manager to Accounts Director, leading integrated ATL, trade, and digital campaigns and managing teams of up to 13 people for major consumer brands.
Education

Foundations & languages.

Master's in Project Management

Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona

Bachelor's in Communications & Journalism

University of Manizales

Languages

Spanish — Native

English — Advanced

Contact

Let's build something remarkable.

monysaparra@gmail.com