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Darius Adams

Darius Adams

Freelance Specialty Consultant
Detroit,MI

Summary

I offer specialized luxury & prestige experiences that include brand education, product demonstration, event planning, account management, and the sale of luxury & prestige goods.

By pairing robust knowledge with a unique streamlined approach of demonstrating brand identity & brand focus, I lead with excellent guest service to build client loyalty and excitement.

As a brand educator and specialty advisor, I have partnered with iconic brands such as Smashbox, Too Faced, Chanel, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Dolce & Gabbana, Clinique, fresh, Beekman 1802, Olaplex, and Half Magic to increase traffic, convert sales, and launch new product awareness.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

For The Public Press & Consulting™
01.2018 - 04.2024
  • I host consultations to facilitate breakdowns of complex multimedia design packages & consulting services for frictionless comprehension.
  • I design webpages, assemble storefronts, create brand logos, & draft advertising materials to ensure cohesion of brand identity and increase brand awareness.
  • I create, proofread, and edit any existing client advertising materials to guarantee accurate & reliable publication.

Specialty Beauty Advisor (SBA II)

Ulta Beauty Inc.
09.2023 - 11.2024

I lead the education, sales, product launch and demonstration of Clinique & Chanel skincare, cosmetics, & parfum.

  • In sales, I oversee service experience and operations for Clinique & Chanel’s boutique to ensure product availability, readily available product knowledge, & that client’s end-to-end needs are met.

Specialty Consultant (Freelance)

Giorgio Armani Beauty
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • In education, I partner with retail advisors and leadership on brand identity, brand focus, and reenforcing a solid brand knowledge.
  • In product launches, I foster healthy client relationships while raising awareness of the luxury brand’s newest products through demonstration, store generated events, & corporate events.

Specialty Consultant (Freelance)

Fresh
04.2024 - 08.2024

Traveling in the greater Charleston, South Carolina area, I lead the education, sales, product launch and demonstration of fresh skincare, body care, & parfum.

  • In education, I partner with retail advisors and leadership on brand identity, brand focus, and building a solid brand knowledge.
  • In sales, I oversee service experience and operations to ensure product availability, readily available product knowledge, and that client’s end-to-end needs are met.
  • In product demonstration, I foster healthy client relationships while raising awareness of the prestige brand’s newest products through store generated events.

Specialty Consultant (Freelance)

Olaplex
06.2024 - 11.2024

Traveling in the greater Charleston, South Carolina area, I lead the education, sales, product launch and demonstration of Olaplex hair care.

  • I partner with retail advisors and leadership on brand identity, brand focus, and building a solid brand knowledge.
  • I oversee service experience and operations to ensure product availability, readily available product knowledge, and that client’s end-to-end needs are met.
  • I foster healthy client relationships while raising awareness of the prestige brand’s newest products through master classes, store generated events, & corporate events.

Specialty Consultant (Freelance)

Dolce & Gabbana
08.2024 - 11.2024

Traveling in the greater Charleston area, I lead the education, sales, product launch and demonstration of Dolce & Gabbana parfum.

  • I support management in day-to-day operations through executing proper inventory adjustment procedures as well as troubleshooting any operational or compliance issues.

Specialty Consultant (Freelance)

Beekman 1802
08.2024 - 04.2025

I lead the education, sales, product launch and demonstration of Beekman 1802 skincare and body care.

  • In education, I partner with retail advisors and leadership on brand identity, brand focus, and building a solid brand knowledge.
  • In sales, I oversee service experience and operations to ensure product availability, readily available product knowledge, and that client’s end-to-end needs are met.
  • In product launches, I foster healthy client relationships while raising awareness of the prestige brand’s newest products through demonstration and store generated events.

Specialty Consultant (Freelance)

Estee Lauder Companies Inc
02.2025 - Current

I lead the education, sales, product launch and demonstration of Smashbox & Too Faced cosmetics, as well as Clinique skincare, cosmetics, and parfum.

  • I collaborate with retail store advisors & Operations/Prestige Experience managers allies to meet clients’ end-to-end needs.
  • I ensure timely updates of merchandise planograms as directed by the Account Executive & Experience Manager.

Specialty Consultant (Freelance)

Half Magic Beauty
08.2025 - Current
  • Expert account management
  • Artistry demonstration
  • Event planning & sales target management
  • Relationship building
  • Guest & client services
  • Store partnership (retail)

Specialty Consultant (Freelance)

Drybar
09.2025 - Current
  • Business development & strategy
  • Event planning & sales target management
  • Expert customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Prestige client services
  • Product launch & product demonstration
  • Retail relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Arts & Science - undefined

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
01.2018

Diploma - undefined

Ashley Ridge High School, Summerville, SC
01.2014

Skills

  • Outstanding client service reviews from managers, supervisors, & clients alike
  • Highly proficient in computer operations, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Intranet, Apple iOS, and E-mail programs
  • Exceptional display of teamwork in group settings and leadership in individual assignments

Accomplishments

  • Apple, Inc. (2016) Apple Certification for Mastery use of Apple products & software
  • Nordstrom, Inc. (2019) Q3 Rack Employee of the Month