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Chet Marcus
 Master Sergeant Chester
L. Marcus, Jr.
77 East Passaic Street , Hackensack, NJ 07607
clmarcus@hotmail.com
201-403-6687
Multi-Media Communication Specialists
Career Objectives: To effectively plan multi-media presentations as
the Civilian Public Affairs Officer assigned to the United States
Army’s 77th Regional Support Command, Ft. Tollen, New York; As founder
and spokesman for Southwest Asia Veterans, will advance strategic
organizational development goals of this uniquely qualified group to
provide a needed voice and first-hand views regarding the USA continued
war on terrorism while gaining access to requisite support resources
needed to live productive lives whether in America or servicing this
country overseas.
Professional Experience:
Army Civilian Public Affairs Officer assigned the past 11 years to
the US Army 77th Regional Support Command, Ft. Totten, NY under the
supervision of Lt. Col Bernard Zoller. Public Affairs Supervisor, Public
Relations Administrator, Community Relations Coordinator.
▪ Public Affairs enlisted Non- Commissioned Officer for the Army
Reserves highest military rank held; Sgt. Major (46Z) with the
361st Press Camp HQ at Ft. Totten, New York, 1991 to present.
Comprehensive multi-media training regime covering latest print and video
production techniques (See awards).
▪ Strategic Communications, Electronic Media Production and
Coordination.
As Community Relation’s Coordinator, I have responsibilities for
support to area television media which requires maximum integration of
computer automation to maximize output in all areas of mass communication.
Responsible for digital equipment procurement and program implementation
in accordance to applicable Department of Defense (DOD) standards and
policies related to information operations and public affairs. I prepare
training schedules, presentation briefings, and work plans, including
status reports and advice to the command regarding public affairs
positions and to assure adherence to the Army public affairs policy.
▪ Command’s Media and Community Relations’ Officer responsible for
daily administration of public affairs efforts targeted to inform and
educate the general public on the history and importance of the 77th to
the community. Supervise and or produce all 77th external, electronic
media products and maintain a well working relationship with all major
media outlets and the Office, Chief of Public Affairs, New York.
Significant contact with national, regional and local media, such as, New
York Times, Associated Press, CNN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, and numerous
television news rooms, and military trade magazines. As spokesperson, has
been on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to media
interest in incidents, mishaps, violent crime, hazardous material spills
and issues affecting Army community relations. Consultant for Army
Public Affairs Marketing Plans in New York City for Military Salute Events
and Army celebrations facilitating stories on Good Morning America, the
CBS Morning Show, and NBC Today Show. Also, coordinate media release
information to AP, NY Post, The Daily News, and all local New York City
television news outlets. I have a proven track record for placing stories
using state-of the industry technologies.
Three years prior to my 1990 Desert Storm deployment, I worked as NY
Area Sales Representative for Digi Matex Automated Scale Company, a
division of Digi Scales, Japan, selling computerized bar code and
inventory control digital systems to industrial clients.
Education:
Major: Public Affairs; Minor: Broadcasting; Defense Information School
(10/04/1991 - 09/24/1997) Ft Meade, Maryland, United States
▪ 46/R Broadcaster Course 10/08/1991 to 17/02/1991 (Class Leader)
▪ Public Affairs Supervisor Basic NCO Course 11/04/1994 to 13/05/1994
▪ Academic Average 90.44
▪ Public Affairs Supervisor Advanced NCO Course 22/05/1995 to 07/07/1995
▪ Academic Average 93.89
▪ Public Affairs Officers Course (46A) 22/07/1997 to 24/09/1997
▪ Academic Average 88.44
▪ Wilbraham Academy, College Prep. MA / 1969/1973 /1 year, Teaneck H.S. NJ
▪ Emerson College, Boston MA, Mass Communications 1975
▪ University of Maryland, Frankfurt, Germany, German language course 1986
▪ Advertising and Marketing Course at the J. Walter Thompson Ad Agency
1989
▪ Re-matriculated Emerson College Sept. 6, 1991 BS, Mass Communication,
1992
▪ NPPA Television News Video Camera Workshop. University of Oklahoma. 1993
▪ Family Support Facilitator Course, by Sales & Management Training, Inc.
1995
▪ Sony UVW Beta Television Production Repair Course. Sony Video Institute,
NJ 1995
▪ Department of Defense Emergency Preparedness Training FEMA. Atlanta GA
1997
▪ U.S. Army Quartermaster School, Ft. Lee, VA 1985
▪ Primary Leadership Development, Region I, Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA 1990
▪ Non-Commission Officer in Charge of film/video Moral Support, Desert
Storm, 1991
▪ Joint Service Software Course, DOIM 77th ARCOM Ft. Totten, NY 1993
(Internet)
▪ 77th Regional Support Command Employee Assistance Program Course, 1996
▪ Lanes Training Observer/Controller Course, 78th DIV, Ft. Dix, NJ 1998
(OC)
▪ ROTC School of Cadet Command, cadre course, Fort Monroe, VA 1998 (ROTC)
▪ Army Instructor Training Course, 10th BN, 98th DIV, Lodi, NJ 2000
(Instructor)
▪ Army Small Group Instructor Course, 8th Brigade, 98th DIV, Ft Dix, NJ
2000
▪ Member Local 802 Musicians Union for more than 27 years. Served as
Union Contractor for live and pre-recorded music.
▪ 30-year, member of the NY Chapter of the National Academy of
Television Arts and Sciences, formally serving on the Board of
Directors.
▪ Queens Borough President, Citation of Honor 2006
▪ Civic Awards: Littleneck-Douglaston Patriot Award 2000
▪ Mayor, New York City, Community Service Citation 1999
Major Journalism Awards:
▪ 2006 Army Reserve, First Place - Field News Paper
▪ Meritorious Service Medal 1993/2006
▪ Army Commendation Medal (3 oak leaf) 1991/1993/1994/1995
▪ 2005 Honorable Mention for Boy Scout Jamboree Army publication
▪ 2002 Army Reserve Magazine, 9/11 Edition Liberty Torch
▪ 1999 Army Reserve Magazine, Liberty Torch
▪ 1998 Army Funded Magazine, Annual Training Issue
▪ 1995 Haiti; Television News
▪ 1993 AP Hill Annual Training, Field News Paper
▪ First Place Army, Keith L. Ware Awards
▪ Army Achievement Medal (2 oak leaf) 1986/1989/1993
▪ Good Conduct Medal 1995
▪ Army Reserve Achievement Medal 1991/1994/1997/2000/2004
▪ National Defense Service Medal 1991/2001
▪ South West Asian Campaign Medal (3 bronze stars) 1991
▪ Humanitarian Service Medal 1994
▪ Volunteer Service Ribbon 1996
▪ Army Reserve Mobilization Ribbon 1995
▪ Non-Commissioned Officer Training Ribbon (3) 1990/1994/1995
▪ Army Service Ribbon 1985
▪ Overseas Tour Ribbon 1987
▪ Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon 1993/1994/2006
▪ Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) 1991
▪ Kuwait Medal (Kuwait) 1991
▪ Meritorious Unit Citation Ribbon 1991
▪ Valorous Unit Citation Ribbon 2002 |
