Sam Coplin Email & Phone Number

Livingston, Nj, Us

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

 Provided data-based forecasts for the Capital Region 5 days a week, including high-visibility weekend morning and noon shows. Produced segments with engaging analytical and scientific content, including live-shots, in-studio stand-ups and interviews in the community. Delivered breaking and severe coverage during high-impact weather events. Led scientific community and educational outreach. Developed graphics and web content, driving an increase in user engagement on digital platforms.

 Communicated written and verbal customized and detailed forecasts to clients across the United States and globally, as well as alerting clients in the event of severe and/or impending weather conditions using short and long-term guidance computer models.  Analyzed meteorological based resources such as metar, climate data and storm summaries to find past weather data for potential litigation and other forensic work.

New York City Metropolitan Area

 Forecasted with the broadcast meteorology team synoptic scale weather including severe, tropical and winter. Designed and developed the weathercast, using WSI MAX storm weather graphics system and Baron Fastrac/VIPIR radar technology.  Fine-tuned my own presentation and oral communication skill set via on camera practice.

Ithaca, New York, United States

 Managed the business/financial operations for a project team of 30+ students regarding measuring & collecting atmospheric, aquatic, and geological data to assess climate risks. Designed our 3-year, $85,000 budget through copious account management using Excel, handled all purchases placed with team funds. Pursued funding & sponsorships through presentations to corporate donors and participating in school-wide fundraising events.

Ithaca, New York Area

 Live on-air broadcasts weekly at ICTV studios at Ithaca College, during the newscast Entailed putting together a three minute weather forecast and presenting a 10-15 second spoof--beforehand, used Adobe Photoshop to design each slide

New York City Metropolitan Area

 Interned for a startup company in the oral health industry. Researched industry trends, customer purchase behavior and engagement by demographic group, and new innovations in the dental ecosystem.  Examined a variety of retail business models and corporate structures for the startup working with Dr. Jonathan Levine, a world-renowned dentist and entrepreneur.

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

 Enumerated my district for the 2020 Census working in the Nonresponse Follow-up Operations (NRFU); entailed door-to-door visits to collect demographic information from 100+ households and businesses. Gained interpersonal skills through planning/mapping enumeration paths with district managers & supervisors.

New Brunswick, Nj

 Selected as a 'Weather Watcher' Forecaster for Rutgers, working on a bi-weekly basis, used WSI technology. Designed each slide by analyzing forecast models and radar observations, filmed forecast, and posted on Facebook and Youtube.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Major: Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology ------- Minor: Business For Life Sciences

Activities and Societies: Member of CCMAS, Finance Lead for CUGeoData Project Team

Freshman

Started my postsecondary career at Rutgers University, with a Meteorology major

Education record