Experience

Akron-Summit County Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing Communications Director

  • Jun 2000 - Present

  Provides the vision and directs the Library’s marketing and communication strategy for Summit County’s largest public library system, with a budget of $37M, 19 locations, 300,000 cardholders and 1M visitors per year. Leads the creative/production department. Provides expertise as the Library’s chief spokesperson and works closely with media outlets, community organizations and officials. Develops and implements marketing strategies for launching new services and programs. Provides the vision and directs the Library’s marketing and communication strategy for Summit County’s largest public library system, with a budget of $37M, 19 locations, 300,000 cardholders and 1M visitors per year. Leads the creative/production department. Provides expertise as the Library’s chief spokesperson and works closely with media outlets, community organizations and officials. Develops and implements marketing strategies for launching new services and programs.



PATHWAYS COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC.

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Mental Health Professional

  • 2004 - Present

  Provide support as a mental health therapist, primarily working one-on-one with female clients. Provide support as a mental health therapist, primarily working one-on-one with female clients.



CJ Davis Enterprises, LLC

• Owner/Consultant

  • 2016 - Present

  Comprised of Carla Davis Communications, a strategic communications business, and Carla Davis Music, a professional vocal performance business where I use the gift of song to empower lives and give benefit performances for numerous charitable and civic organizations, including United Way of Summit County/Docs Who Rock, Heart to Heart, the Greater Akron Chamber, Haven of Rest, Akron Marathon, Akron Symphony, Love Akron, and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. Best known for a powerful rendition of “The… Show more Comprised of Carla Davis Communications, a strategic communications business, and Carla Davis Music, a professional vocal performance business where I use the gift of song to empower lives and give benefit performances for numerous charitable and civic organizations, including United Way of Summit County/Docs Who Rock, Heart to Heart, the Greater Akron Chamber, Haven of Rest, Akron Marathon, Akron Symphony, Love Akron, and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. Best known for a powerful rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” sung when former President Barack Obama visited Akron. Show less Comprised of Carla Davis Communications, a strategic communications business, and Carla Davis Music, a professional vocal performance business where I use the gift of song to empower lives and give benefit performances for numerous charitable and civic organizations, including United Way of Summit County/Docs Who Rock, Heart to Heart, the Greater Akron Chamber, Haven of Rest, Akron Marathon, Akron Symphony, Love Akron, and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. Best known for a powerful rendition of “The… Show more Comprised of Carla Davis Communications, a strategic communications business, and Carla Davis Music, a professional vocal performance business where I use the gift of song to empower lives and give benefit performances for numerous charitable and civic organizations, including United Way of Summit County/Docs Who Rock, Heart to Heart, the Greater Akron Chamber, Haven of Rest, Akron Marathon, Akron Symphony, Love Akron, and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. Best known for a powerful rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” sung when former President Barack Obama visited Akron. Show less



Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Copy Editor - Newsroom

  • 1996 - 2000

  Edited articles written by reporters and columnists at the four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper. Created accurate headlines and editorial copy. Demonstrated a strong command of the English language and knowledge of the Associated Press writing style. Accurately edited complex news articles while meeting stringent daily deadlines.

• Marketing Communications Coordinator

  • 1992 - 1996

  Developed promotional advertising for the year-long series, “A Question of Color” - which earned a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 1994. Served as Beacon Journal Press’ press agent for award-winning author and columnist Terry Pluto (The Curse of Rocky Colavito). Coordinated sponsorships and created successful media campaigns. Developed and produced radio spots. As ABJ Spelling Bee Director, introduced the Home School Bee.