Akiera L. Davis, Mba, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

United States

Management of HubSpot Implementation, Web Development and Marketing / Sales Consulting Projects Huble enables companies to achieve sustainable growth by integrating cutting-edge technology, dynamic strategy, and compelling creative solutions.

AKurated Solutions serves businesses seeking clarity amidst the chaos. I embarked on this journey with a goal to liberate passionate minds from the intricacies of day-to-day operations, enabling them to focus on what truly ignites their spirit.By leveraging effective project management methodologies, technology integration, and establishing structured processes, AKurated helps business streamline their operations and get back to focusing on the work that fuels them.Services:• Existing Process Audit & New Process Creation• PM Tool Buildouts / Integrations• Freelance Project Management• Team Training & Documentation (PM Tools, Process Training, Implementing Effective PM Methodologies)Industries Served (including but not limited to):• Marketing & Advertising• Technology• Consulting & Contracting• Education

AKurated Resumes serves professionals of all industries. I get to know you and your unique career path to ensure you receive the tailored solution(s) you need. My goal extends beyond comprehending your professional history; I’m genuinely interested in discovering what motivates you, what has shaped your career journey, and what fuels your aspirations.I firmly believe that each client possesses their own unique brilliance, and my mission is to uncover it and present it in a way that truly resonates with prospective employers.Your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile serve as your personal marketing tools when connecting with potential employers. Ensuring that these assets authentically convey your exceptional blend of expertise and passion is paramount.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

• Orchestrated collaboration among cross-functional teams (creative, account, strategy, production), for 40+ multi-channel marketing projects.• Simultaneously managed timelines, resources, and communication for multi-channel marketing campaigns for esteemed clients, totalling over $10m in annual businesses. • Developed streamlined Monday.com boards for accurate management of project scopes and schedules.• Monitored project budget and resource variance to prevent scope creep. Proactively made resourcing adjustments to prevent negative impact to project schedule.• Guided and mentored a Project Management Intern in management of a successful summer intern project, leading a cross-functional team of 15 interns in creating a comprehensive ad campaign for a large client ($1.5m in annual revenue) within an expedited timeline.

Charlotte Metro

• Applied agile methodologies leveraging Jira epics and kanban boards to transform software development team processes. Facilitated daily standup meetings, backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint retrospectives and post mortems. Organized and managed Jira Epics, ensuring clear user stories, correct prioritization, and monitoring updates on project work to remove impediments. Worked with Product Owner to craft clear user stories and prioritize backlog.• Implemented an effective design request process and Asana dashboard, significantly enhancing productivity and operational efficiency within the UI/UX Design Team.• Led cross-functional team meetings to unify software engineering and non-technical teams, fostering a comprehensive understanding of requirements, proactively averting workflow bottlenecks, and strategically aligning activities with organizational objectives.• Managed confluence assets for CNET Site Operations team, ensuring accurate process content and project documents (issue logs, meeting minutes etc).• Led cross-functional teams (Strategists, Analysts, UI/UX experts, Software Developers, and Sales professionals) to meticulously develop and execute A/B Testing strategies to drive growth for renowned media brands CNET, ZDNET and Metacritic.

United States

• Implemented agile frameworks to enhance processes and drive productivity and adaptability. Facilitated daily standup meetings to gauge project progress and identify roadblocks. Proactively engaged stakeholders to remove impediments to the project’s scope.• Orchestrated collaboration among creative, account, engineering, and quality assurance teams, driving the successful execution of over 20+ Email & Direct Mail Marketing Projects for Verizon B2B & B2C clients.• Utilized Jira epics and dashboards to streamline efficiency and communication between cross functional teams. • Facilitated change requests, bug fixes, and quality assurance processes to ensure work met customer quality standards and stayed in scope.• Led a dynamic team of 10+ developers and QA analysts, leveraging Smartsheet for effective timeline planning, resource management, and strategic allocation.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Created visually appealing dashboards using Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and Data Studio to monitor key site metrics and facilitate data-driven decision-making and prioritization of product / content updates.• Extracted KPI-driven insights from analytics tools and presented insights to content marketers to guide future marketing strategies and website enhancements.• Leveraged agile and Scrum frameworks to foster adaptability, transparency, and communication.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Utilized SEM Rush and Google Ads for comprehensive SEO research during a $1M+ website revamp. Led the integration of strategic SEO keywords into new page content, significantly improving search rankings and impressions.• Crafted a meticulous site map leveraging extensive B2B packaging sector research, informing the structure and navigation of website relaunch.

Charlotte, North Carolina

• Conducted research on digital marketing's synergy with in-person sales, assessing internal processes to identify potential enhancements to current strategy.• Crafted compelling proposals and presentations, including research-backed reports and persuasive presentations, to build a business case for a strategic $1M+ website revamp decision directly impacting the organization's direction.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Information Technology

Accelerated BSIT/MSITM Program. Degree in progress

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

AACSB Accredited MBA Program

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Integrated Marketing Communication

Minor: Professional Business