Resume CBM #677 EXPERIENCE WPLG-TV Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL August 2018-Present Meteorologist On-air meteorologist for newscasts and breaking weather. Develop unique graphics that stand out from the competition. Researched and created a home chroma key, bringing our audience weather from home comparable with the studio. Discover new ways to tailor social media posts to specific platforms for the weather team. WKRC-TV Cincinnati, OH August 2015-August 2018 Meteorologist On-air meteorologist for newscasts and severe weather coverage, in the field and in the studio. Developed a unique look for our weather graphics, exclusive to the station. Brainstormed new ideas to present weather outside of the studio, bringing a unique way to do weather in the market. Forecast from the field of Nippert Stadium for University of Cincinnati Football. Dispatched to national breaking weather, such as the Gatlinburg wildfires and Hurricane Irma, as a field meteorologist for Sinclair Broadcast Group. WYMT-TV Hazard, KY October 2013-July 2015 Meteorologist/Reporter On-air meteorologist for weekend newscasts and severe weather coverage. Got creative producing, shooting, and editing a weekly outdoor adventure segment and a 30 minute documentary. Developed new weather graphics for a fresh look in a HD transition. Designed and implemented a upgraded severe weather ticker with Live:Wire. Pennsylvania State University State College, PA August 2012-May 2013 Teaching Assistant Developed lesson plans and taught a weekly lab section for an introductory weather course. Worked one-on-one with students to explain weather phenomena in an easy to understand format. PA Department of Transportation State College, PA April 2012-May 2013 Winter Weather Forecaster Improved communication skills by breaking down complicated winter weather forecasts for PennDot officials in a detailed weather report. Verified weather forecasts and developed methods to improve forecasting skills EDUCATION Pennsylvania State University – May 2013 Bachelor of Science, Meteorology Emphasis in weather forecasting and communications SKILLS WSI Max Weather Central WSI Graphics Producer Live:Wire Edius Adobe Photoshop INews ENPS ACHIEVEMENTS 2015 Kentucky Associated Press Awards First Place: Best Weather Anchor, Best Digital Journalist Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Awards 2016 Nominee: Feature News Report – Single Story 2015 Nominee: Feature News Report – Series
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