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West Paducah, Kentucky, United States

Support warning services using dual-polarizing weather radar, satellite, and lightning data during hazardous events. Perform short range forecast operations for high water and flooding episodes by integrating climate data and collaborating with the RFC to issue routine products.Integrate meteorological data from AWIPS, BUFKIT, and GR2Analyst to assess both the synoptic and mesoscale levels. Evaluate climate data from automated surface observing systems and cooperative observers. Collect hydrometeorological data including rainfall and evaporation.Utilize Numerical Weather Prediction model data to publish routine 1-7-day forecast for weather, water, and climate hazards. Participate in issuing special weather statements, advisories, and warnings concerning severe weather, flooding, winter storms, high winds, and fire weather.Provide weather information to the general public, media, and government officials by utilizing slack, social media, and phone. Coordinate with emergency managers by issuing DSS packets for weather disasters. Tailor IDSS to specific thresholds for outdoor events. Generate Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts for local aviation partners. Participate in weather preparedness and coordination programs such as spotter talks and workshops; lead area wide weekly briefings.

Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States

Office of Disaster AssistanceObtained necessary information to make loan recommendations by contacting banks and other third parties. Reviewed facts and analyzed factors to make eligibility determinations needed to help businesses rebuild their lives.Addressed status of applications and agency decisions by responding to inquiries. Processed loan modifications after necessary analysis.Prepared loan documentations and assisted Case Managers with closing and disbursing approved loans to provide disaster relief.

Hackettstown, Nj

Increased forecasting responsibilities and telephone consultationBegan mentoring Associate and Intern Meteorologists

103 Mountain Ct, Hackettstown, Nj 07840

Utilized Dual-Pol radar and GOES-16 satellite images to monitor client specific weather conditions Analyzed NWP data in BUFKIT to generate 3-5 day custom weather forecast for assigned zone Issued Heads-Up, Alert or Statement in a geographic area for high-impact weather conditionsConducted analysis of surface and upper-air observations to provide consultation Prepared reports that included weather summaries and graphical representations of dataResearched LSR, F6 and METAR data to prepare Certified Snowfall Totals for designated areaPerform climate studies to help improve future automated products and services

Walker Building, University Park, Pa 16802

Wrote weather discussions and prepared weather briefings as the Shift Manager Generated a descriptive 5-day forecast for different regions across Pennsylvania Utilized WSI Max to present radar, satellite imagery and a 7-day forecast Recorded personalized forecasts for CWS radio affiliates using AudacityUsed television studio equipment to record video. Made edits using Adobe Premiere

201 E Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, Pa 19462

Presented a 5-day forecast on a televised live broadcast three times a weeCreated forecast maps that included precipitation type and accumulationIssued a yearly winter outlook for precipitation and temperatureApplied journalism techniques to produce weather news stories using Final Cut ProOperated TV production equipment and produced graphics using AVID

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Meteorology

Activities and Societies: Campus Weather ServiceForecasting Competition Achieved first place in synoptic meteorology. More accurate than.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: CITV