Mike Taylor Email & Phone Number

United States

• Main weather anchor for our 4 ½ hour morning show.• Report on a variety of weather related and participate in some aspects of newscast anchoring when needed, which includes co-anchoring and interviewing.• Interpret and analyze weather data to create local forecasts for Metro Detroit and Southeastern Lower Michigan.• Report information “live” in scheduled newscasts, during unscheduled cut-ins, on-line and on social media as needed.• Assist the digital team with weather related web stories, blogs and push alerts for active and non-active weather.

Greater Detroit Area

• Main weather anchor for the 6, 7, 10 & 11 pm newscasts for the weekend. • Frequently filled-in for the chief and morning meteorologists as needed. • Prepared and recorded several radio forecasts for multiple Detroit radio stations.• Interpret and analyze weather data to create local forecasts for Metro Detroit and Southeastern Lower Michigan.• Report information “live” in scheduled newscasts, during unscheduled cut-ins, on-line and on social media as needed.• Develop graphics displaying weather information that separates WXYZ-TV in the market.• Assist the digital team with weather related web stories, blogs and push alerts for active and non-active weather.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Delivered clear and conversational weather forecasts for the 5, 6 & 11 pm newscasts. • Performed live shots for severe weather impacts such as tropical storms, hurricanes & winter storms.• Produced engaging weather graphics using WSI Max - "Our system was brand new and I built our library and re-branding suite from the ground up along with guidance from management.• Continuously updated weather related web content & videos through HTML web formats. • Built weather themed web pages for tropical storms, hurricanes, severe weather and winter storms. • Quickly prepared and delivered severe weather bulletins when necessary - including "wall to wall" coverage for Tornado Warnings.• Regularly engaged and communicated with viewers through social media.• Participated in community events including weather presentations at local schools, station tours and emceeing.• Occasionally used for non-weather related station events and live shots.

Champaign, Il

• Delivered clear and conversational weather forecasts for weekend newscast. (6 & 10pm)• Prepared live and packaged environmental, agricultural and weather related reports.• Produced engaging weather graphics using Weather Central’ Fusion, 3-D Live, ESP: Live & Studio.• Continuously updated weather related web content & videos through HTML web formats.• Quickly prepared and delivered severe weather bulletins by interrupting regularly scheduled programming, when necessary. • Regularly engaged and communicated with viewers through social media.• Prepared and recorded radio forecasts for multiple Central Illinois' radio stations.• Created and oversaw lessons for a kids educational meteorology program.• Filled-in for the morning and chief meteorologists when necessary.

Marquette, Mi

· Recorded weather forecasts for the 5:30, 10 & 11pm newscast.· Produced weather graphics with Accuweather Cinema Live HD from scratch.· Prepared and delivered severe weather updates by interrupting regularly scheduled programming as necessary, including a tornado event. · Regularly engaged and communicated with public through social media.· Earned the trust of viewers for accurate and detailed winter weather forecasting for numerous winter storms.

Alpena - Northern Michigan

· Delivered weather forecasts for the 6 & 11pm newscast.· Managed the online weather page with forecasts, images and embedded videos.· Earned the trust of viewers for accurate and detailed winter weather forecasting for numerous winter storms.· Acted as storm spotter for the National Weather Service (NWS) during severe weather.· Regularly engaged and communicated with the public through Facebook and E-mail.· Participated in community events and visited local schools to teach elementary students about meteorology & earth science.

Dearborn

• Created and maintained effective relationships with local high school administration, teachers and community organizations to increase awareness of ITT Technical Institute and our programs.• Sales calls made to leads in order to meet quotas and assist sales reps with student enrollment. • Delivered effective and persuasive presentations at local high schools and other organizations in order to help generate interest, establish leads, and assist students with career research. • Planned, organized and executed campus events including open houses, luncheons and high school field trips.

Detorit

· Allowed to volunteer and gain meteorology experience in the private sector with DTE.· Advanced severe weather analysis of past storms performed in order to document their effect on the company. Results were then used for preparation of future storms with similar characteristics.· Analyzed various meteorological data from surface, upper-air stations, models, satellites, soundings and radar in order to prepare forecasts for public and private clients. · Participated in synoptic forecasting studies for seasonal heat waves and cold snaps. Forecasting results were presented to supervisors summarizing the effects on local energy demands.· Prepared reports for severe weather impacts and assisted meteorological team with the development, methodologies and strategies to address severe weather events.· Energy demand forecasting performed during extreme weather situations with use of specialized company software.

Detroit Area

• Trained staff on answering phone calls regarding university and admissions information, data entry for prospective students, mail tracking for undergraduate students and new student orientation programs & events.• Supervised and provided leadership to Orientation Leaders; providing detailed training, delegating tasks, and providing feedback to university officials.

Greater Detroit Area

• Forecasted using computer models, current conditions and forecast soundings.• Created forecast graphics using WSI and Baron Viper Radar for the meteorologist on duty in preparation for evening newscasts.• Assisted with the April 25th, 2009 severe weather event by delivering storm reports, updating warnings and communicating with newsroom. • Learned various forecast & delivery techniques.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.)

Education record