Chiquita Dent, MBA

Founder | AI Acceleration Lab AI Acceleration Lab is an executive learning and advisory platform focused on helping professionals and business leaders transition from traditional workflows to AI-first operating models. Through strategic advisory, AI automation frameworks, and thought-leadership programming, the Lab equips leaders with the skills to integrate artificial intelligence into decision-making, marketing, operations, and business strategy. The Lab’s “Beyond the Prompt” methodology teaches leaders how to move past basic prompting to design scalable AI systems that drive productivity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Key Contributions • Developed and led AI strategy and automation frameworks that help executives integrate AI into marketing, operations, and strategic decision-making. • Created the Beyond the Prompt™ methodology, teaching leaders how to build AI workflows, automation systems, and decision-support tools rather than relying on one-off prompts. • Delivered AI coaching, workshops, and cohort-based training programs enabling professionals and entrepreneurs to adopt AI for thought-leadership, competitive intelligence, and operational efficiency. • Built a thought-leadership platform through courses, advisory sessions, and digital resources that position executives to lead organizations in the emerging AI economy. • Designed scalable AI solutions including AI personal assistants, automation systems, and strategic brainstorming partners to enhance productivity and business performance.

I specialize in preparing growth leaders to excel by integrating AI into their strategic approach. • Conducted personalized coaching sessions to identify and enhance leadership strengths. • Implemented innovative strategies that align with modern execution practices. • Cultivated a forward-thinking mindset among executives to embrace AI technologies.

Designed and implemented AI-informed growth frameworks to identify high-value consumer segments, optimize customer journeys, and improve personalization and predictive decision-making. Guided clients through market expansion and brand repositioning, unlocking growth in untapped and emerging consumer segments by aligning marketing strategy to audience values, behaviors, and commercial opportunity.

Partnered directly with CEOs, founders, and executive leadership teams to define growth vision, align marketing strategy to business objectives, and build scalable acquisition and engagement engines. Drove measurable business impact, including: Customer acquisition and engagement growth through value-aligned targeting Conversion rate improvements through digital and CX optimization Revenue growth by unlocking untapped and underperforming consumer segments Built and led cross-functional teams spanning marketing, digital, creative, analytics, and external partners, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution. Modernized marketing operations by evolving organizations from campaign-led approaches to customer-centric, data- and AI-enabled growth models.

• Led the agency's premier client account team, focusing on strategy development and digital marketing initiatives. • Managed influencer and experiential marketing campaigns to enhance customer awareness in targeted markets. • Drove a 10% increase in market share for specific product sales through effective multicultural marketing strategies.

• Managed the P&L of the AT&T and Citibank co-brand credit card portfolio, driving enterprise growth. • Led cross-functional teams across marketing, finance, and analytics to align growth initiatives with business strategy. • Launched the AT&T Point Plus Card, expanding reach into mobile-first consumer segments.

• Spearheaded the partnership between AT&T Small Business and BellSouth Security Systems to enhance customer acquisition strategies. • Executed a successful inbound call center referral marketing campaign, achieving a 15% month-over-month increase in customer acquisitions. • Managed a monthly direct mail/email campaign, reaching 420,000 customers and boosting awareness of AT&T's security services.

Various Progressive Positions within AT&T/BellSouth Marketing and Sales Organization • Acquisitions • Product Management • Offer Management • Market Segmentation • Product Development • Channel Management • Digital Marketing • Marketing Strategy • Marketing Operations

• Developed and executed marketing strategies to attract new American Express cardmembers. • Crafted customer lifecycle strategies tailored to demographics and spending habits across various card products. • Implemented marketing initiatives that provided cardmembers with offers and incentives, enhancing customer engagement.

Early Career - Strategic Sourcing Staff

Attended the world renowned Florida A&M School of Business and Industry where I gained exemplory business acumen and acheived exceptional academic knowledge related to professional development, marketing, finance, accounting, corporate strategy, and the like.

At Clark Atlanta University's School of Business, I continued to sharpen my business acumen and became laser focused on cutting edge strategies in Marketing and Branding.