I am Imani Barnes, a digital marketing strategist with 7+ years of experience driving growth for beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands. I blend storytelling, data, and design to create memorable brands and measurable results across digital platforms. I lead omni-channel marketing initiatives, build data-driven digital ecosystems, and translate performance insights into creative growth strategies. In my current roles at IB Consulting and Glitter & Glory Enhancement Bar, I collaborate with founders, refine brand voice, and deliver campaigns that boost engagement, loyalty, and revenue.

Imani Barnes

I am Imani Barnes, a digital marketing strategist with 7+ years of experience driving growth for beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands. I blend storytelling, data, and design to create memorable brands and measurable results across digital platforms. I lead omni-channel marketing initiatives, build data-driven digital ecosystems, and translate performance insights into creative growth strategies. In my current roles at IB Consulting and Glitter & Glory Enhancement Bar, I collaborate with founders, refine brand voice, and deliver campaigns that boost engagement, loyalty, and revenue.

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I am Imani Barnes, a digital marketing strategist with 7+ years of experience driving growth for beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands. I blend storytelling, data, and design to create memorable brands and measurable results across digital platforms.

I lead omni-channel marketing initiatives, build data-driven digital ecosystems, and translate performance insights into creative growth strategies. In my current roles at IB Consulting and Glitter & Glory Enhancement Bar, I collaborate with founders, refine brand voice, and deliver campaigns that boost engagement, loyalty, and revenue.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Creative Marketing Director at IB Consulting
June 1, 2020 - November 7, 2025
Lead digital marketing and creative strategy for emerging brands, managing omni-channel campaigns across paid social, email, and web. Build and optimize digital ecosystems to increase conversions and engagement, aligning creative with analytics and audience insights. Direct end-to-end campaign execution—from brief to reporting—integrating SEO-driven storytelling and CRM-based audience segmentation. Collaborate with founders and marketing teams to define brand voice and KPIs, translating performance data into creative growth strategies.
Chief Executive Officer at Glitter & Glory Enhancement Bar
January 1, 2019 - November 7, 2025
Established and scaled a profitable beauty and wellness brand through digital-first marketing and customer-experience strategy. Designed and implemented retention campaigns (email, SMS, social) that improved rebooking rates by 12% and new-client leads by 10%. Analyzed client data and seasonal trends to inform promotional planning and service positioning, strengthening customer lifetime value. Oversaw rebrand execution—creative direction, content production, and paid campaign rollout—creating a cohesive, cinematic brand identity.
Esthetician & Brand Representative at European Wax Center
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Delivered consistent client experiences aligned with brand marketing initiatives and local-market activations. Supported regional growth through community partnerships and referral campaigns.
Chief Creative Marketing Director at IB Consulting
June 1, 2020 - November 17, 2025
Lead digital marketing and creative strategy for emerging brands, managing omni-channel campaigns across paid social, email, and web. Build and optimize digital ecosystems to increase conversions and engagement, aligning creative with analytics and audience insights. Direct end-to-end campaign execution—from brief to reporting—integrating SEO-driven storytelling and CRM-based audience segmentation. Collaborate with founders and marketing teams to define brand voice, set KPIs, and translate performance data into creative growth strategies. Selected Results: The Squared — Elevated brand awareness and digital engagement by 30% YoY through integrated campaign strategy and creative optimization.
Chief Executive Officer at Glitter & Glory Enhancement Bar
January 1, 2019 - November 17, 2025
Established and scaled a profitable beauty and wellness brand through digital-first marketing and customer-experience strategy. Designed and implemented retention campaigns (email, SMS, social) that improved rebooking rates by 12% and new-client leads by 10%. Analyzed client data and seasonal trends to inform promotional planning and service positioning, strengthening customer lifetime value. Oversaw rebrand execution—creative direction, content production, and paid campaign rollout—creating a cohesive, cinematic brand identity.

Education

Master of Science, Marketing at Georgia State University
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Licensed Esthetician at Leon’s Beauty School
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work; Minor: African American Studies at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Certified Phlebotomist at Northwest Phlebotomy School
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Master of Science, Marketing at Leon’s Beauty School
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Licensed Esthetician at Leon’s Beauty School
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work; Minor: African American Studies at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Certified Phlebotomist at Northwest Phlebotomy School
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
at Georgia State University
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025

Qualifications

Certified Phlebotomist
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Licensed Esthetician
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Certified Phlebotomist
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Licensed Esthetician
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
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