Skiy Pyrame
Queens,NY
Summary
Creative media professional and FDNY firefighter with a dynamic background in social media strategy, content production, and brand storytelling. Over 10 years of experience across Instagram, TikTok, and more. Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, Lightroom, and CapCut. Experienced in executing high-impact visual campaigns for top-tier brands while balancing public service and creative leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Fire Department Of New York City
03.2022 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Arranged events by overseeing logistics, budgets, venue selection and activity planning.
- Mentored and guided member's to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Founder & Creative Director
Darqside Productions
01.2020 - Current
- Lead a full-service photography and videography brand delivering cinematic visual content for events, portraits, branded campaigns, and real estate.
- Produce end-to-end content for clients including Ben & Jerry’s, Talenti, Belaire Champagne, McQueen Gin, and Sovereign Brands.
- Provide concert and event coverage for Live Nation (artists incl. Fabolous, Naomi Sharon), as well as high-profile cultural gatherings such as Soul Soirée and Everyday People.
- Manage social media content creation and brand visuals for Soul Soirée, local clothing brands, Black Man Films, and the Mu Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
- Capture luxury wedding and engagement content through The Vow Collective and real estate photo/video and drone services through Keyframe Media.
- Direct all aspects of creative production — including client consultations, lighting setups, location scouting, editing, and delivery — while maintaining consistent brand voice across platforms.
- Oversee growth strategy, pricing, and visual branding across multiple sub-brands and digital platforms.
Regional Direct Hire & Sales Manager
Diversant
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
Account Manager
TEKsystems Inc.
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed Enterprise level and International client relationships
- Managed matrix-ed IT delivery team based on client needs and urgency
- Responsible for all business development with targeted accounts and established client portfolio
- Provided clients with market analytics to build strategies around attracting and retaining top talent
- Proactively planned for upcoming workforce needs and maintain regular touch points to ensure consultant retention and performance
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
Assistant Videographer
Rutgers Football
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Recorded and edited high-quality visuals of practices and games for coaching analysis and team development using XOS Thundercloud.
Collaborated with the media department to ensure consistent video standards across platforms.
Managed camera setup, footage logging, and technical support for team meetings and film sessions
- Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.
Student-Athlete
Rutgers Football
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Completed three seasons with the Rutgers Football team.
- Academic All-Big 10 athlete.
- 4 time champions club member.
- Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time.
- Applied training techniques to improve performance both in competitive play.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Business Administration & Marketing
Rutgers, School of Arts & Sciences
New Brunswick, NJ05.2019
Skills
Creative & Technical Proficiency
- Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Lightroom
- CapCut, XOS Thundercloud, Canva
- Studio lighting & field production (flash, continuous, modifiers)
- Photo retouching, color grading, motion graphics (basic)
Social Media & Strategy
- 10 years of experience across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter
- Content planning, visual branding, audience engagement
- Organic growth strategy and creative campaign execution
Business & Leadership
- Client management, project scoping, pricing strategy
- Brand development, cross-platform marketing
- Team leadership on set and during post-production workflows
Accomplishments
- Manager of the Year, Diversant (2022)
- Rising Star of the Year, TEKsystems (2019)
- Academic All–Big Ten Honors, Rutgers Football
- NCAA Division I Varsity Scholarship Athlete, Rutgers University
- 5× Employee of the Month, Vector Marketing
- Founded and scaled Darqside Productions into a multi-brand creative agency with a diverse national client base
- Produced visual content for Ben & Jerry’s, Belaire Champagne, McQueen Gin, Live Nation, and more
- Mentored probationary firefighters and supported peer development within the FDNY
- Delivered high-quality video production and media coverage for Rutgers Football using XOS Thundercloud
Affiliations
- Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
- Member of Rutgers on campus ministries: “A-Life” and “Athletes in Action"
- Member of The National Honors Society of Leadership and Success
- Member of The Rutgers Letter Winner Association
Timeline
Firefighter
Fire Department Of New York City
03.2022 - Current
Regional Direct Hire & Sales Manager
Diversant
08.2021 - 08.2022
Founder & Creative Director
Darqside Productions
01.2020 - Current
Account Manager
TEKsystems Inc.
12.2019 - 02.2021
Assistant Videographer
Rutgers Football
01.2019 - 05.2020
Student-Athlete
Rutgers Football
06.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Sports Business Administration & Marketing
Rutgers, School of Arts & Sciences
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