Mikiah Andrew Davis
Modesto
Summary
Motivated and community-driven marketing professional with a strong foundation in accounting, finance, and business communications. Experienced in leading outreach campaigns, managing marketing initiatives, and building strategic partnerships across nonprofit, retail, and corporate sectors. Proven success as Chief Marketing Officer of The Black Flame Foundation, organizing Modesto’s first large-scale community feeding event that served over 300 residents through coordinated media outreach, sponsorships, and public engagement. Skilled in digital marketing, client relations, and financial coordination, with a reputation for initiative, reliability, and hands-on leadership. Currently pursuing an Accounting A.S. at Modesto Junior College to further develop expertise in financial management and organizational development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Marketing Officer
Black Flame Foundation
09.2025 - Current
- Led the planning and execution of the Modesto branch’s first major outreach campaign, successfully feeding over 300 community members on November 1, 2025, the day SNAP benefits ended.
- Built partnerships with local news outlets, political figures, and community aid groups to strengthen the Foundation’s visibility and support network.
- Secured donations and sponsorships from local grocery stores and businesses to fund food distribution efforts.
- Directed marketing, public relations, and community engagement strategies to grow brand recognition and volunteer participation.
- Championed the Foundation’s mission of consistent local outreach and community empowerment through strategic communication and event planning.
Chief Marketing Officer
ABARE Marketing
11.2022 - Current
- Started and run a small-time time real-estate marketing agency
- I do all the marketing aspects of this business while my partner handles the real estate.
- Developed strong working relationships with key clients such as appraisers, lenders, and real estate agents to facilitate business.
- Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing houses, properties, and real estate-related professionals.
- Assisted in organizing panels, conferences, and other events, increasing brand visibility and networking opportunities for my business and clients
Boba Barista
Teaspoon
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Helped facilitate the successful soft launch and grand opening for the newest boba spot in Modesto.
- Ensured consistent supply levels in customer areas, maintaining efficiency.
- Crafted hot and cold beverages, achieving high customer satisfaction.
- I always stuck to policy with precise recipes for beverage and food preparation, ensuring quality.
- Promoted complementary items with beverages, boosting the store's sales.
- Worked closely with my coworkers to streamline the boba-making/drink process
- Did free marketing for their soft launch and hard launch as a regular barista for the love of the game.
- - Left this position due to wanting to pursue a full-time education in accounting, plus my hours were cut because of restructuring. -
Life Insurance Agent
World Financial Group
12.2023 - 03.2024
- As a teen and a licensed agent, within my first few months of onboarding, I assessed clients' needs and paired them with the most proper Insurance provider for WFG.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, trends, and products to best serve client needs.
- Increased sales of life insurance products through customer outreach.
- Delivered presentations to clients about the benefits of life insurance policies, generating interest and sales growth.
- - I left this position because Insurance wasn't my calling, and it feels unethical. Commission-based job opportunities are great for salesmen. In Life Insurance, especially the company I worked at, encouraged us to sell above our clients' means, even if it puts them in a tough financial spot. We became salesmen, not agents whose function is to best suit the family. -
Intern: Lobbyist / Public Relations rep
The Borgen Project
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Fundraised over 1,000 dollars in my initial onboarding through an online and community campaign.
- Lobbied legislation to fight global poverty, leading to the bipartisan Reauthorization of The READ Act (Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act).
- Performed research on issues related to government affairs.
- Developed and implemented public affairs campaigns aimed at rallying public attention.
- Created media relations and responded to media requests for information.
- - This position was a part-time position, and unfortunately, I was not offered a full-time position after my internship. -
Intern: Sales / Marketing rep
LINX
03.2023 - 07.2023
- As an intern, I helped develop the startup company into a scalable tech company.
- Helped create and launch the official website and create and refine the brand identity.
- Leveraged expertise to develop and nurture key client relationships, resulting in increased revenue.
- Identified market trends, competitive landscapes, and customer needs, enabling the development of effective sales and marketing strategies.
- Collaborated with departments to develop and execute successful sales and marketing campaigns.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and opportunities, informing strategic decisions.
- - This was a project-based internship, and by the end of my internship, the company was taking directions to work in the Bay, where there's more opportunity, and as a high school student at the time, I physically couldn't make a commitment of that size at the time. -
Kitchen Team Member
McDonald's Corporation
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Gained valuable experience working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Developed excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Gained expertise in various roles, including food preparation, cash handling, and customer service.
- Worked well under pressure, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment, following all company policies to ensure compliance with health/safety regulations.
- - I left this position due to a few factors. Management was extremely unprofessional and rude. The second factor I left was that I felt McDonald's hindered my ability to be successful. I wanted to be able to find a job where there's potential to grow in a career. -
Education
AS - Accounting
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA01.2028
GED - Business
Joseph A Gregori
Modesto, CA01.2024
Skills
- Enterprising
- Customer Relations
- Marketing
- Finance
- Sales
- Integrated marketing
- Relationship building
Work & Volunteer History
- N/A – Salida, CA 95368
- Ranch Hand
- Worked manual labor, including pipework, cutting and repairing fences, digging holes, and heavy lifting.
- Performed simple landscaping tasks expected from a ranch hand.
- Undertook general landscaping and yard work jobs.
- - My grandmother owns a ranch off Bangs Ave in Modesto, which I've worked for free (To my grandma, that's just yard work); however, she referred me to her friend who needed work and was willing to pay for the summer of work, and so I accepted the opportunity for money. -
Timeline
Chief Marketing Officer
Black Flame Foundation
09.2025 - Current
Boba Barista
Teaspoon
01.2024 - 08.2024
Life Insurance Agent
World Financial Group
12.2023 - 03.2024
Intern: Lobbyist / Public Relations rep
The Borgen Project
12.2023 - 03.2024
Intern: Sales / Marketing rep
LINX
03.2023 - 07.2023
Chief Marketing Officer
ABARE Marketing
11.2022 - Current
Kitchen Team Member
McDonald's Corporation
08.2022 - 12.2022
GED - Business
Joseph A Gregori
AS - Accounting
Modesto Junior College