EXPERIENCE Meteorologist Media General/WBTW News 13- Myrtle Beach, SC January 2011 -Present
· Demonstrates advanced forecasting skills during all shifts of the week
· Teaches best social media practices to news and weather staff
· Networks with Eastern Carolinas through community weather presentations
Meteorologist/News Content Specialist Raycom/WMBF News - Myrtle Beach, SC June 2010 December 2011
· Became proficient in daily forecasting duties
· Presented live reports during severe and tropical weather
· Promoted from production staff to on-air meteorologist
OTHER EXPERIENCE
FOX 5 Atlanta, intern Atlanta, GA
National Weather Service, intern Peachtree City, GA
American Meteorological Society (UGA Chapter), Vice President Athens, GA
North American Collegiate Weather Forecasting Competition, team memberAthens, GA
University of Georgia Libraries, Senior Student Assistant Athens, GA
Alpharetta County Club, Golf Cart Attendant Alpharetta, GA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
WSI MAX Studio and Storm (Advanced); Radar Software (Advanced – GR Level 2 and 3); ArcGIS (Proficient); Bufkit Data Distribution System (Proficient); Advanced Weather Interactive Processing SystemAWIPS (Proficient); WorldNow (Advanced); Duke 2.0 (Proficient); Non-Linear Editing Systems (Proficient - Aurora and Edius); Microsoft Office Applications (Advanced)
QUALIFICATIONS
Fulfilled CERT training in Horry County, SC
Studies FEMA Independent Study courses
Prioritizes coverage during severe, tropical, and winter weather
Demonstrates leadership abilities as only weekend Meteorologist
Authoritative communicator
Knowledgeable in Urban Climatology, Mesoscale Meteorology, Atmospheric Dynamics II/Hazards
EDUCATION
University of Georgia , May 2010 , Bachelor of ScienceAthens, GA Major: Geography/Atmospheric Science
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY
UGA HEROs Sigma Alpha Pi – National Society of Leadership and Success