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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

HR Business Partner and Corporate Recruiter with 5+ years building high-performing teams across healthcare, financial services, and operations. Currently at UI Health, previously led talent acquisition at BCU, with a proven track record of reducing time-to-fill by up to 85%, improving offer acceptance rates, and executing urgent hiring sprints in competitive markets.

What I Do:
I partner with senior leadership and hiring managers to design recruitment strategies that deliver results. I specialize in full-cycle recruiting for business operations, compliance, G&A, technical, and clinical roles - consistently exceeding hiring targets while maintaining exceptional candidate experience.

Key Wins:
• Reduced time-to-fill by 85% for 12 critical clinical roles by launching a hiring sprint and optimizing screening processes
• Improved offer acceptance rate by 20% through structured interview rubrics and competitive compensation negotiation
• Increased first-round interview-to-offer conversion from 3:1 to 1.8:1 by redesigning sourcing strategy and expanding professional networks
• Filled 10 high-urgency Collections roles in under 4 weeks through employee referrals and restructured sourcing
• Increased diverse candidate progression by 25% via DEI mentorship and targeted outreach programs

How I Work:
I use Cornerstone ATS and recruiting analytics to track metrics, identify bottlenecks, and make data-driven hiring decisions. I train hiring managers on inclusive interviewing and build assessment frameworks that balance speed with quality. I’ve managed recruiting across multiple functions including VP-level roles, technical positions, and high-volume hourly hiring.

Beyond Corporate Recruiting:
I also founded The Fit Recruiter, where I coach job seekers through career transitions. This side business has helped clients land roles with $10K-$50K salary increases and keeps me deeply connected to what makes candidates stand out in competitive processes.

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