Public Affairs Specialist

Jason Peter Alvarez

*** ***** **. **** ********* VT 054618

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US Citizen • Veterans' Preference: 5 Points

OBJECTIVE

Position name, Department: Public Affairs Specialist Announcement:

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dedicated Public Affairs Professional with extensive experience researching and covering complex and sensitive topics in relatable and effective ways with both print and video media. Exceptional ability to lead teams and motivate individuals with a focus on achieving common goals. Willing and able to travel throughout the world, with a history of taking difficult-to-fill assignments in potentially dangerous locales. Highly developed knowledge of broadcast studio facilities and best practices: Assisted in the design and build-out of a brand-new broadcast studio for the Vermont National Guard

Proven ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair sensitive audiovisual equipment in extreme field conditions: While working on an assignment in Arctic Canada, improvised a system to allow for shooting pictures and video in -60 F temperatures. Deployed to Balkans for KFOR 28, May 2021-March 2022. Strong video editing, and sound editing skills: Proficient with Apple Final Cut Pro X & Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office

Fluent in English (Native), German (Intermediate) & Spanish (Novice) Broadcast portfolio visible at dvidshub.net; search term "Jason Alvarez" EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Vermont National Guard Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) Public Affairs Office September 2016- October 2023, (reached mandatory retirement age) Public Affairs Non-commissioned officer for the JFHQ Duties: Responsible for managing and distributing crucial information within the Joint Force Headquarters for release both internally and to the general public. Managed internal communications for the command, and managed the external-facing media products release. Worked extensively with the State Partnership Program in Senegal, and the Balkans, focusing on bilateral relations working with both military and civilian entities. Salary: $65,738

Oryza Group (Contractor for U.S. Customs and Immigration Service, DHS) February 2015-September 2016

Duties: Case file management, Case file expedites

Salary: $20.12 per hour

Vermont Army National Guard, 172nd Public Affairs Detachment May 2009- February 2015

Public Affairs Non-commissioned Officer in Charge, Active Duty Operational Support Duties: Provided public affairs support for the JFHQ during high op-tempo time for the Vermont Army National Guard, to tell the Soldier’s story.

Orders for this period were in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Deployed to Kosovo 2011-2012 to support KFOR mission in the Balkans.

Deployed to the Arctic to support Guerrier Nordique, a joint Canadian American cold weather exercise focusing on mobility and survival.

Provided public affairs support and training for the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

(Mountain) for their deployment to Afghanistan 2010-2011. Lake Champlain Transportation

August 1987- May 2009

Title: 500 Ton Master Steam and Motor Vessels

Duties: Ferry boat Captain responsible for the safe operation of motor vessels up to 230 ft. in length upon Lake Champlain. Daily duties included daily safety drills, fire, lifeboat, and man overboard. Responsible for all activities taking place on the ship, to include the engineering department and personnel.

Salary: $38.00 per hour

Education:

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Senior Leader’s Course, Ft. Meade Md. 2018

Focus on leadership and operation of Joint Information Center Master Resiliency Trainer, US Army 2013

Advanced Leaders Course, Fort Meade MD 2013

Warrior Leadership Course, Salt Lake City UT 2008

Warrior Leadership encompassed squad leadership, maintaining a units' records, and ensuring that the warrior ethos are adhered to within the unit University of Southern Maine, Portland ME 1998

Certificate of Radar Observer, Oceans' Unlimited

Certificate for upgrading a Master's certificate from 100 to 500 tons; course covered all necessary radar theory as well as practical examination 6 Credit hrs.

Houston Marine Training, New Orleans LA. 1995

Applied Maritime Sciences, 500 Ton Master

Defense Information School, Fort Meade MD 1995

Broadcast Journalism

33-credit course focused on video and radio broadcast writing, voicing, editing audio and video products

Great Lakes Maritime Training Academy, Toledo OH. 1994 Maritime Firefighting Academy

Firefighting Academy required for upgrading a Master's certificate from 100 to 500 gross tons

Motor Transportation Operator's School, Fort Dix NJ 1984 Motor Transport Operator

8-week course for the US Army Transportation School Keene State College, Keene NH

Coursework completed toward Public Affairs/Journalism Degree Jason Peter Alvarez – Resume

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