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Rhode Island, United States

Consult with customers about whether to upgrade their existing Windows-based personal computer hardware or software. Work with customers, in their home or place of business or over the phone or via e-mail, to help them setup new Windows-based laptops or personal computers so that they look & operate as similar to the equipment that they are replacing. Install new or updated computer software, troubleshoot security or other computer / communication issues. Develop & customize websites for… Show more Consult with customers about whether to upgrade their existing Windows-based personal computer hardware or software. Work with customers, in their home or place of business or over the phone or via e-mail, to help them setup new Windows-based laptops or personal computers so that they look & operate as similar to the equipment that they are replacing. Install new or updated computer software, troubleshoot security or other computer / communication issues. Develop & customize websites for business use. Show less

Vermont, United States

Composed specialized weather forecasts, graphics and weather discussions for various public (federal, state & local government) and private electrical, natural gas, telephone, cable television and mobile phone Utility entities in Vermont. Generated weather alerts for Utility customers and coordinated with those customers about expected future weather conditions via e-mail & telephone on both an individual basis and via group video teleconferences. Through June of 2022, coordinated with and… Show more Composed specialized weather forecasts, graphics and weather discussions for various public (federal, state & local government) and private electrical, natural gas, telephone, cable television and mobile phone Utility entities in Vermont. Generated weather alerts for Utility customers and coordinated with those customers about expected future weather conditions via e-mail & telephone on both an individual basis and via group video teleconferences. Through June of 2022, coordinated with and occasionally managed other Weathering Heights forecasters so that all other Vermont private sector customers (local school district & public works departments and busing companies) received consistent weather information. Assisted school district, busing company & public works department customers with safety concerns related to school delays or cancellations and outdoor school activities. Show less

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

Collaborated with surrounding Weather Forecast Offices, the Northeast River Forecast Center in Taunton, MA, and Canadian forecast offices on public, hydrologic, aviation, fire weather, and local adaptive (mountain & Lake Champlain) forecasts & warnings across the Northeastern USA. Had severe weather warning responsibility for northern New York state & the northern two-thirds of Vermont. Effectively communicated weather information with the public & emergency managers / first responders both… Show more Collaborated with surrounding Weather Forecast Offices, the Northeast River Forecast Center in Taunton, MA, and Canadian forecast offices on public, hydrologic, aviation, fire weather, and local adaptive (mountain & Lake Champlain) forecasts & warnings across the Northeastern USA. Had severe weather warning responsibility for northern New York state & the northern two-thirds of Vermont. Effectively communicated weather information with the public & emergency managers / first responders both in person & via telephone. Routinely led National Weather Service shifts in the capacity as a Senior / Lead Forecaster. Show less

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

Recorded and disseminated manual Surface Aviation Observations (SAOs). Augmented the Burlington (KBTV) Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS). Assisted the WFO BTV forecast staff by constantly monitoring the meteorological situation and issuing appropriate forecasts & warnings. Effectively communicated with the public over NOAA Weather Radio, the telephone, and in person by giving guided office tours. Streamlined and computer automated many office routines for collecting & disseminating… Show more Recorded and disseminated manual Surface Aviation Observations (SAOs). Augmented the Burlington (KBTV) Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS). Assisted the WFO BTV forecast staff by constantly monitoring the meteorological situation and issuing appropriate forecasts & warnings. Effectively communicated with the public over NOAA Weather Radio, the telephone, and in person by giving guided office tours. Streamlined and computer automated many office routines for collecting & disseminating hydrological and climatological data. Show less

Concord, New Hampshire, United States

Recorded and disseminated manual SAOs and coordinated with the Gray, ME forecast office on the New Hampshire (NH) public forecast, local adaptive (Concord area & White Mountain) forecasts & warnings across NH, and on aviation forecasts at many NH airports. Communicated with the public over NOAA Weather Radio, the telephone, and in person by giving guided office tours & informal pilot weather briefings. Formerly had severe weather warning responsibility for the entire state of NH.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

Provided 12 radio stations, one television station, one telephone call-in weather service, and The Pennsylvania State University (all of which were located in central Pennsylvania) with accurate & updated weather forecasts & weather discussions. Led a 4 person weather shift & developed personalized forecasts for individual clients. Broadcasted live weather updates for radio station clients and taped forecasts & discussions for later broadcast.

South Easton, Massachusetts, United States

Processed & shipped orders to plumbing & heating wholesalers throughout the USA. Responsible for contacts with wholesalers who stopped by to pick up their orders personally and maintained the general upkeep & maintenance of the warehouse. I also worked here in the summers of 1988 & 1991.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

Provided 12 radio stations, one television station, one telephone call-in weather service, and The Pennsylvania State University (all of which were located in central Pennsylvania) with accurate & updated weather forecasts & weather discussions. Worked in a small team environment to develop personalized forecasts for individual clients. Broadcasted live weather updates for radio station clients and taped forecasts & discussions for later radio broadcast.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States

Drove a company truck and retrieved needed items for office & textile mill staff. Handled incoming & outgoing mail deliveries.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Traveled in teams of two people going door-to-door and speaking to residents about public water usage & water conservation. Installed water conservation items in homes & businesses for free.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States

Made road signs (Stop, Yield, No Parking, Street name, etc.) for future installation on public roadways. Installed brand new road signage & metal poles and replaced old road signage, and worked with other full-time City employees painting lines on public streets, mostly at intersections.Worked for one morning on the bulky waste pickup service garbage truck during a full-time City employee sick-out.

Bachelor’S Degree, Meteorology

Activities and Societies: Campus Weather Service Forecast & Radio Broadcast Meteorologist (1991-1993) Deans List - Fall 1990

High School

Activities and Societies: Golf Team member Rhode Island Honor Society, National Honor Society, French Honor Society