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Indya Davis

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Global Brand Marketing Leader | Strategic Partnerships | Inclusive Storytelling

Visionary marketing executive with 15+ years driving brand growth, cultural relevance, and revenue through award-winning campaigns, strategic partnerships, and inclusive storytelling. A cross-functional leader known for activating high-impact brand platforms, developing scalable go-to-market strategies, and shaping culture through experiential and digital engagement. Adept at leading diverse teams, influencing C-suite stakeholders, and building equity-first marketing programs that resonate with today’s consumers. Passionate about mentorship, consumer connection, and amplifying untapped market potential.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Marketing

Ally Financial Inc.
Charlotte, NC
06.2025 - Current

Key Impact: Led enterprise-wide multicultural marketing strategies that drove brand affinity, cultural resonance, and record-breaking engagement.

• Spearheaded marketing campaigns that strengthened brand equity and drove measurable engagement with multicultural audiences across platforms.

• Oversaw cross-functional GTM planning, paid media, and creative strategy.

Led GTM marketing campaign for Ally's award-winning Moguls in the Making entrepreneurial pitch competition – achieving highest application volume and social engagement in program history.

• Developed culturally resonant partnerships elevating Ally’s position as a purpose-driven brand.

• Advised executive leadership on cultural storytelling and inclusive marketing frameworks.

• Led data-informed strategy to measure campaign ROI and consumer sentiment; applied insights to optimize future investments.

Senior Manager, Sponsorships & Partnerships

Reynolds American Inc
Winston-Salem, NC
11.2021 - 06.2025

• Directed global brand partnerships including Formula 1 and Arrow McLaren IndyCar, developing omnichannel activations aligned with consumer insights.

• Led 360° sponsorship strategy across media, content, and experiential platforms.

• Delivered executive-facing reports connecting partnership KPIs to brand awareness, sentiment lift, and revenue metrics.

Senior Manager, Shopper & Retail Marketing

Reynolds American Inc
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2019 - 11.2021

• Orchestrated the launch of the brand’s first multi-market brick-and-mortar retail presence, driving awareness and trial in 6 U.S. cities.

• Oversaw integrated campaign development across PR, social, experiential, and point-of-sale — ensuring consistency across all consumer touchpoints.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including legal, compliance, and executive leadership to maintain brand integrity and regulatory alignment.

Regional Multi-Cultural Event Manager

Rescue Social Change Group
San Diego, CA
06.2016 - 04.2019

• Led national multicultural campaign activations, managing a team of 8 direct reports and 400+ field ambassadors across 300+ live events.

• Created culturally relevant experiences to drive brand engagement among Gen Z and Millennial multicultural youth.

• Negotiated vendor/talent contracts, managed logistics, and developed content strategies to extend campaign reach.

Experience Marketing Manager

Media Star Promotions
Charlotte, NC
11.2011 - 06.2016
  • Drove increased activation attendance and lead generation by 30% through setting marketing strategies
  • Worked cross-functionally with trade sales teams and advertising agencies to drive local revenue growth
  • Oversaw local consumer activation and 1:1 engagement
  • Developed innovate off-premise experiential activation to drive product trial and awareness
  • Developed, recruited, and supervised over 50 high performing field Brand Ambassadors
  • Introduced new innovative products to market segments through consumer interaction/events
  • Managed local experience events including budget, production, staffing and recap reporting

Director Consumer Experience & Partnerships

Gemstone Management & Consulting
Miami, FL
05.2005 - 11.2011
  • Increased NBA All-Star Jam Session (Fan Fest) tickets sales 20% through media and local community activations
  • Own and manage large-scale budgets
  • Managed all agency operations and experiential activations for (NBA MTV/VH1, Ebony Magazine, Family Dollar, and State Farm including run of show, partnership agreements and influencer contracts
  • Responsible for leading and delivering multi-cultural marketing initiatives, client brand initiatives and messaging at the agency level
  • Directly managed CPG client (Procter & Gamble) local media & budget campaigns for (Cover Girl, Tide, Crest & My Black is Beautiful Campaign) – Including special project and shopper events
  • Orchestrated the production of all marketing materials, program communications, presenter and sponsor information packets for client and agency programs
  • Hired and managed (5) direct reports over 100 brand ambassadors in 20 states and over 10,000 volunteers

Education

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

University of Phoenix
Charlotte, NC
01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications & Marketing

Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte
01.2005

Skills

  • Cultural Marketing Strategy
  • Cross-Functional Leadership & Executive Collaboration
  • Integrated Campaign Development
  • Strategic Brand Partnerships
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Public Speaking & Brand Representation

Accomplishments

• Drove record-setting engagement for Moguls in the Making through strategic marketing and amplification planning.

• Managed presenting sponsor relationships resulting in highest-performing Ally social content YTD.

• Increased minority-owned media spend by 12% while increasing over brand affinity.

  • Led NBA All-Star partnership RFP and media buy that contributed to a 20% sales increase.

• Awarded Company MVP (2017-2018) for exceeding national program goals and leading high-impact teams.

Timeline

Senior Manager, Marketing

Ally Financial Inc.
06.2025 - Current

Senior Manager, Sponsorships & Partnerships

Reynolds American Inc
11.2021 - 06.2025

Senior Manager, Shopper & Retail Marketing

Reynolds American Inc
04.2019 - 11.2021

Regional Multi-Cultural Event Manager

Rescue Social Change Group
06.2016 - 04.2019

Experience Marketing Manager

Media Star Promotions
11.2011 - 06.2016

Director Consumer Experience & Partnerships

Gemstone Management & Consulting
05.2005 - 11.2011

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications & Marketing

Johnson C. Smith University
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