Darius Priester
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Tech-Savvy Content Creator |Visual Storyteller, Creative Strategist, Creative Director, and Storyteller blending technical expertise, marketing insight, and cultural fluency to craft engaging, human-centered content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Founder of Duce Gallery, a creator-led brand that educates, inspires, and connects communities through visual storytelling and UGC campaigns. Combines a Microsoft IT background with creator fluency to translate complex technical topics into relatable, human narratives that resonate across platforms. Recognized for balancing creativity with data, analyzing engagement and audience retention to shape strategy and drive growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Technician L3
Microsoft
Atlanta, GA
07.2025 - Current
- Supported GPU server deployments, BIOS setup, firmware validation, and structured cabling across Al clusters
- Created internal documentation and visuals to simplify complex technical processes for onboarding
- Collaborated with global teams to communicate workflows through visual storytelling
Creative Director
Duce Gallery
Atlanta, GA
08.2023 - Current
- Built a creator-led brand from the ground up, growing to 4.2K Instagram followers, 1.1K Tik Tok followers, and 15.8K YouTube impressions in under 18 months
- Produced 150+ short-form videos and 490+ photo campaigns highlighting creativity, motivation, and tech-infused storytelling
- Achieved 11.5% Tik Tok engagement rate (Top 50%) and consistent +10% monthly audience growth
- Created content calendars, wrote hooks and captions, and repurposed content across platforms
- Led photography and UGC campaigns for beauty and tech clients
Operational Support Specialist
Ocado Solutions
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Implemented GitHub deployment automation and documented workflows to improve system reliability
- Authored internal guides that enhanced comprehension and reduced escalation frequency
- Managed Active Directory and Azure AD provisioning, applying enterprise insight to creative storytelling
IT Specialist
Prologic ITS
Atlanta, GA
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported network and server monitoring using Cisco tools and performed tier-1 security support
- Created visual documentation to assist non-technical staff and streamline communication
Education
MBA -
Strayer University
Columbia, SC12.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Family & Consumer Sciences
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC01.2015
Skills
- Lightroom
- Adobe CC
- Azure Active Directory
- IAM
- Firmware
- GitHub
- Active Directory
- Cisco
- ECommerce
- Azure
- Project management
- Technical documentation
- Creative collaboration
- Customer engagement
- Workflow automation
- Social media marketing
- Idea generation
- Researching
Accomplishments
- Social Media Growth, Achieved 10% monthly growth across platforms by 2024.
- Content Production Success, Produced 150+ videos and campaigns enhancing brand awareness.
- High Engagement Rate, 11.5% TikTok engagement rate, attracting diverse audience.
- Technical Deployment Expertise, Supported 50+ GPU server deployments for AI clusters.
Languages
English, Native
Timeline
Data Center Technician L3
Microsoft
07.2025 - Current
Creative Director
Duce Gallery
08.2023 - Current
Operational Support Specialist
Ocado Solutions
03.2022 - 05.2025
IT Specialist
Prologic ITS
03.2021 - 03.2022
MBA -
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - Family & Consumer Sciences
South Carolina State University