Mark Getman Email & Phone Number

Fort Hamilton, Ny

I currently serve as the Public Affairs/Visual Information Specialist (GS-12) for the Garrison at Fort Hamilton since December 2023. From January 2023 to December 2023, I concurrently served as the Interim Public Affairs Chief and Public Affairs Specialist.As the Interim Public Affairs Chief from January 2023 to December 2023, I advised the Garrison Commander and senior staff on all community and media engagement matters. I established and oversaw communication policies on all Public Affairs issues internally and externally related to Fort Hamilton as the sole active-duty Army installation in NYC.My current responsibilities include social media planning, content creation, website supervision, lead writing, videography, and photography. I work collaboratively with all Garrison departments, tenant units, local Federal, State and City partners, Installation Management Command, Department of Defense, and New York National Guard to drive engagement, grow our audience, and build community connections.As directed by the Deputy Garrison Commander, and Public Affairs Chief, I am responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing public affairs support for all installation organizations including community relations, media operations, information strategies, tenant and public liaison, legislative and government relations, and garrison social media.I identify and analyze the communication needs, concerns, and attitudes of various publics as they relate to the programs, policies and activities of the community and higher headquarters.

Brooklyn, Ny

Lead congregation of about 20 Families in Sabbath services (Friday night and Saturday) Morning and Saturday night, and High Holiday services (Major and Minor Jewish holidays)• Read weekly Torah portion in Hebrew and Deliver weekly sermons and lessons (D’vrei Torah) on the weeks Torah Portion• Teach courses on Jewish Studies, Jewish Rituals, Jewish Law (Halakhah) and Jewish Conversion • Perform and advice on life cycle events; Weddings, Baby naming, Funerals, Grave Stone Unveilinghttps://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=339845896970454&hc_location=ufi

Long Island, Ny

 Independent Freelance Rabbi  Lead services, perform life cycle ceremonieso (Weddings, Baby naming, Funerals, Gravestone Unveilings) Teach courses on Jewish Studies, Jewish Rituals, Jewish Law (Halakhah) and Jewish Conversion Provide spiritual and Religious Counseling for individuals, and couples (married and pre- marriage) Volunteer Jewish Chaplain for New York Guard, State Volunteer Defense Forceo Provide Spiritual and religious care and advice for soldiers and Headquarters staff.o Officiate at Official events providing Invocations and BenedictionsCongregation Beth Shalom- Long Beach, NY (Conservative –Egalitarian)Rabbinical Intern January 2009- January 2012 Worked closely with the Congregation Rabbi in assisting and leading Life Cycle events for Congregationmembers and their families. Assisted in leading Sabbath services, High Holiday services, teaching Jewish Studies Courses, deliveringsermons (D’vrei Torah)) Co-Chairmen for Inter-Faith Holocaust Remembrance Day Event service. Additional responsibilities included counseling congregation members and their families, and deliveringvarious pastoral needs. (ie sick visits, condolence visits etc)

Long Island., Ny

Current- Part Time •Armed Protection Security Officer (APSO) at Private Religious Facility 08/2020-PresentPrevious Work Periods 04/2014- 01/2017 Full Time • Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises• Circulate among students, administrators, visitors, and employees to preserve order and protect property• Maintains access control as well as ensures the safety of clients and guests during special events• Perform armed escort duties for personnel and High value assets • Engage in traffic direction and safety control, and enforce safety protocols at various locations assigned

Camp Smith Ny

Camp Smith Training Site-

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Lynbrook, Ny

Masters, Intelligence Studies

Master'S Degree, Jewish Studies And Jewish Education, 3.7

Masters in Jewish Studies/Religious Studies

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication, General

Activities and Societies: Editor in Chief Hofstra Yearbook Nexus 3 years