Today we’d like to introduce you to Ann Halbrooks.
Hi Ann, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I began my professional journey as a production artist and quickly advanced to a graphic designer specializing in the packaging industry. Over the years, I’ve designed for major brands such as On The Border retail products, Frito-Lay, Pepsi, Target, Walgreens, Disney, and more. My career blends technical expertise with award-winning design and extensive leadership experience—building, training, and managing creative and production teams, developing entire creative departments, and overseeing major brand projects from concept to completion. Working with clients around the world has given me valuable exposure to cultural nuances, deepening my understanding of my clients, their audiences, technical processes, and how design and marketing efforts thrive with that added insight. I was honored to be published in FTA Magazine for my work applying a print technique to packaging designs for On The Border Tortilla Chips—a solution that enhanced color vibrancy and purity in complex designs printed on flexographic presses. It was exciting to be part of that industry breakthrough, which has since led to further advances in flexographic print solutions.
While working full-time as a Creative Director, I pursued an online MBA, balancing my professional growth with personal milestones, including starting my family. In 2021, I took the leap into entrepreneurship, founding AMCreative to provide design services to a growing list of clients. That same year, I became a Texas Notary and partnered with Valerie Maxwell to launch AMC Notary Queens. In 2025, the business expanded to include bookkeeping services, supporting small to mid-sized businesses and entrepreneurs across the Dallas metro.
My career reflects a determined drive, continued education, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for helping others grow—whether through creative solutions, professional services, or mentorship. Over the past few years, I have also mentored local high school students interested in business, marketing and design career paths.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Oh no, life is full of obstacles. From working 60+ hours a week as a single mother to being laid off when the company I had worked for, for nearly a decade was bought by investors that decided to outsource 3/4 of the company’s positions. I have continually had to pivot and adapt throughout my career. But I firmly believe all of those pivots have helped shape me and have given me a very unique skillset.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
AMCreative is a passion project of mine that I have been cultivating for many years. I love brand development, business development, digital marketing and helping small to medium sized businesses and entrepreneurs with their development and growth. AMCreative offers graphic design, packaging design, web design, video editing and production, food photography and social media marketing. My specialties are working with food packaging, brand development and marketing for vacation rental homes.
What sets AMCreative apart is the combination of high-quality graphics and marketing services offered at affordable rates with complete transparency and dedication to exceed expectations. I take pride in providing honest, growth-focused services, and I personally touch every project from start to finish. I always tell my clients, “I win when they win,” and I apply that philosophy with genuine dedication to delivering the best possible results. I am most proud of my professional integrity and the fact that 95% of my business comes from referrals. I’ve seen many business transactions where agencies or entire teams lacked transparency and dedication—yet charged triple what I do. I will always stand by my principles in business and treat my clients as I would my own family. Integrity is everything.
I want past, present, and future clients to know that they can trust AMCreative to elevate their creative and marketing experiences. I am deeply committed to their success and will go above and beyond to ensure their vision comes to life. Whether it’s building a brand from the ground up, designing impactful packaging, creating a compelling digital presence, or delivering tailored marketing solutions, my focus is on results, creativity, and collaboration. At AMCreative, every project is treated with care, precision, and a dedication to excellence—because when my clients succeed, we all succeed.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
Risk taking can be very rewarding, but it does not come without stresses. In 2021, this single mom decided to work for myself with no other income to support the decision. I do not regret the decision. It has been challenging at times, but I am so proud of what I have built and the work that I have completed, especially in the last 4 years. I also love that my daughter has seen the ups and downs of these years at AMCreative. She also has creative talent and has even helped me with logo designs. I hope that this experience cultivates her independence and confidence in her own talents. Who knows? Maybe one day, she will take over!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.amcreativeweb.com
- Other: https://www.amcnotaryqueens.com
