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My career has been anything but traditional — and that’s exactly what shaped my perspective.

I started in the legal industry, moving from research-based paralegal work into client acquisition and corporate account management. I managed complex compliance projects and high-profile relationships for a global leader in the legal and regulatory space.

Eventually, I realized my fascination wasn’t just with strategy — it was with why people buy, believe, and connect. That curiosity led me into business psychology and marketing research.

After earning my MBA, I launched my own consulting practice focused on brand positioning, messaging, and digital growth. Over time, I discovered my niche: translating human behavior into marketing strategies that drive measurable results.

Today, I serve as a fractional CMO and strategist, helping founders and service-based brands turn identity, perception, and storytelling into growth. My clients have scaled from $0 to $40K/month, grown audiences of 80K+, and built thriving email lists from scratch — all through human-centered marketing.

Outside of client work, I’ve built a thought leadership presence on LinkedIn and through my Substack publication, “Marketing Mindset,” where I share insights at the intersection of marketing, psychology, and behavior. I’m also a two-time author — one self-published, and one traditionally represented — using storytelling and research to bridge theory and real-world practice.

Now, I’m expanding that bridge even further through my Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) — merging academic rigor with practical experience to shape how marketing and consumer psychology are taught, studied, and applied.

At my core, I believe better marketing starts with better understanding people.

Because when we align strategy with psychology, we don’t just grow businesses — we build brands that connect, convert, and last.

Lakrisha Davis, MBA

Stephenson High School

•	Reassigned from Dekalb Early College Academy
•	Check and modify attendance Reports
•	Access student data and create necessary letters and documents to be sent to parents
•	Perform administrative duties
•	Assist front office staff when necessary

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Dekalb Early College Academy

DeKalb County School District

Special Ed Paraprofessional

Publix Super Markets

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Macy's

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EF Education First

English Second Language Teacher

Old Dominion University

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant I performed the duties of grading papers, tests, and other student assignments, and imputing grades into Blackboard. My duties also included assisting professors with creating lesson plans and assignments, as well as occasionally leading a class.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Eboni Smith

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