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Marcus Gayle

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Hard-working and adaptable recreation and public safety professional serving diverse communities across multiple age groups. Blend of safety enforcement, de-escalation, and patron education with event operations and media content creation that strengthens agency programs and community engagement. Proficient with Final Cut Pro.

Overview

1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Parks Enforcement Patrol (UPR)

New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
Staten Island, NY
04.2024 - Current
  • Enforce NYC Parks rules and guidelines while providing professional, community-oriented service; de-escalate conflicts and educate visitors to maintain a welcoming environment.
  • Partner with recreation staff during events and peak seasons, assisting with crowd flow, wayfinding, and safety briefings to support smooth operations.
  • Complete clear, detailed daily activity and incident reports that support coordination with supervisors and program teams.
  • Uphold departmental conduct, appearance, and operational procedures during patrols, events, and special assignments.

Recreation/Events & Media Assistant

Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex
Staten Island, NY
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Produced photo/video media for track & field meets and health/wellness events; supported social content to drive attendance.
  • Assisted with planning, setup, and on-site coordination for community health programs and special events.
  • Led and structured group fitness classes focused on safety, engagement, and participant goals.
  • Conducted facility tours, explaining amenities, membership options, and program schedules to prospective users.

Media Teacher

Open Door Arts and Education
New York Mills, NY
03.2019 - 06.2019

Open Door Arts-in-Education Project (Contract) Digital Media Facilitator | Mar 2019-Jun 2019 | New
York, NY

  • Developed and implemented engaging media curricula that fostered creativity and critical thinking among students.
  • Evaluated student progress, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and foster growth.
  • Facilitated hands-on workshops, enhancing student proficiency in various media production techniques.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans integrating multimedia resources to enhance student engagement.
  • Facilitated hands-on workshops in digital media production, fostering creativity and technical skills.

Digital Media Facilitator

Open Door Arts-in-Education Project
New York, NY
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Taught students to build a mock digital agency to promote school events, assigning roles to simulate real workflows.
  • Instructed on creating flyers and promotional videos using smartphones and accessible editing apps.
  • Guided teams from concept through production, ensuring on-time delivery and peer feedback.
  • Taugh Final Cut Pro to create video content & Canva for promotional usage

Direct Support Professional — Residential & Day Program

On Your Mark
Staten Island, NY
08.2013 - 08.2017
  • Led adaptive fitness and mobility activities (walking clubs, stretching, light sports, balance drills) tailored to each person’s abilities, improving stamina, coordination, and confidence.
  • Designed person-centered daily schedules blending physical activity, arts and crafts, music, and community outings to enhance quality of life and social connection.
  • Facilitated arts/rafts sessions that built fine-motor skills, self-expression, and pride in completed work.
  • Supported activities of daily living with dignity and safety; coordinated transportation and escorted participants to appointments, programs, and community events.
  • Tracked progress toward fitness, independence, and engagement goals; documented observations and communicated updates to supervisors, clinicians, and families.

Promotions Assistant

Emmis Communications (HOT 97)
New York, NY
03.2013 - 01.2016
  • Captured event photos/video to expand brand visibility and community engagement among HOT 97 listeners.
  • Coordinated on-site activations with retail partners (e.g., MetroPCS, Boost Mobile), including giveaways and games.
  • Supported social and street-team promotions to drive attendance for station events and client campaigns.

Camp Counselor

Children’s Aid Society
New York, NY
06.2010 - 08.2010
  • Led daily activities and created lesson plans emphasizing literacy, personal development, and team building.
  • Supervised groups to ensure safety, inclusion, and positive behavior; facilitated problem-solving and peer support.
  • Communicated daily with parents/guardians to share updates, address concerns, and reinforce positive behaviors.

Education

High School Diploma -

Curtis Highschool
06.2013

Skills

  • Public Safety & Customer Service: Park rules enforcement, de-escalation, incident reporting, patron education
  • Recreation & Events: Group fitness instruction, event setup/coordination, facility tours, community outreach
  • Media & Tech: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop/Premiere), Final Cut Pro, smartphone content creation
  • Productivity & Communication: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, interpersonal communication, teamwork

Certification

  • CPR/AED, First Aid
  • NYC Parks/UPR trainings

Timeline

Parks Enforcement Patrol (UPR)

New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
04.2024 - Current

Recreation/Events & Media Assistant

Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex
02.2023 - 04.2024

Media Teacher

Open Door Arts and Education
03.2019 - 06.2019

Digital Media Facilitator

Open Door Arts-in-Education Project
03.2019 - 06.2019

Direct Support Professional — Residential & Day Program

On Your Mark
08.2013 - 08.2017

Promotions Assistant

Emmis Communications (HOT 97)
03.2013 - 01.2016

Camp Counselor

Children’s Aid Society
06.2010 - 08.2010

High School Diploma -

Curtis Highschool