Akilah Davis

Highly motivated, capable to work in fast-paced challenging environments and able to work well under pressure. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Excellent customer service skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Quick adaptor & learner to new environments & technologies. Excellent leadership and management skills. Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.

Territory Manager - Lindt & Sprungli Canada - GTA

(2024-01)

• Manage and grow a high-performing retail territory, executing strategic sales and merchandising plans to maximize brand visibility and sell-through.
• Analyze complex inventory performance and data-driven trends to optimize stock levels, minimize shrinkage, and capitalize on high-volume seasonal sales surges.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with retail accounts, collaborating on promotional execution and tailored display strategies to drive consistent revenue growth.

Brand Ambassador - Self-Employed - Pickering, ON

(2015-01 - 2024-12)

• Obtain contracts with and provide services to various Marketing, Advertising and Staffing agencies
• Engage with consumers to provide key messages, samples and or related marketing materials for select products brands and services
• Develop strategies to best generate interest in select brands and products
• Strive to meet the needs of the client and ensure their brand and products are represented pleasingly and effectively
• Ensure client satisfaction by implementing effective communication styles and strategies
• Gather, observe and document useful market research information to clients in written form
• Record hours of work performed for client and provide invoice upon completion of agreed upon work

Product Specialist / Field Manager - Lumency - Toronto, ON

(2016-01 - 2022-12)

• Undergo ongoing training to maintain sufficient product knowledge related to Lexus and Toyota automotive brands
• Collect/return, transport and set up footprint materials before / following events ensuring all materials are accounted for
• Document key performance indicators and essential event details and report findings to the Project Manager
• Interact with consumers and provide vehicle specifications in a positive and engaging manner
• Manage and motivate teams consisting of product specialists and ambassadors during the execution of promotional events

Account Coordinator - Tigris Events Inc

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Identify and assess the needs of clients to provide high-quality Brand Ambassadors, Promotional Models and Event Staff
• Confirm Event Staff for a wide range of events and provide event-specific training related to clients' brands, services and products
• Liaise with clients and Event Staff throughout the planning and execution of events
• Follow up with clients and Event Staff following each event
• Create and produce invoices to clients for services provided using Quickbooks
• Collect staff invoices and review them for accuracy before inputting wages in payroll system

Diploma - Human Resources Management - McMaster University

Media and Communications - Centennial College (2012-12)