Steve Fertig

Email: abph89@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ********** **., #*

City: Rosedale

State: MD

Zip: 21237

Country: USA

Phone: 410-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $100,000

Willing to Relocate

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Steven H. Fertig

5364 Glenthorne Ct #K

Rosedale, MD 21237

Home: 410-***-****, Cell: 410-***-****

Email: abph89@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

10+ Years of Broadcast Experience Proven Entrepreneur

Proven Success in Driving New Programs Strong Management skills

Consistent Positive Community Feedback Dedicated to Charity and the Community

EXPERIENCE

Anchor Reporter Meteorologist

Spokesperson Public Speaker Public Relations

Coordinator Emcee Model/Host

Interviewer

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

AMS Seal Holder - (Received Seal of Approval in Summer 2001)

Associated Press Award winner for Best Weather Presentation - (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)

Hosted/Emceed the only telethon in the U.S. to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation - (WBRE-TV 1997- 2001)

WORK HISTORY

ON-AIR WEATHER ANCHOR/METEOROLOGIST 1996-PRESENT

WBFF-TV - Baltimore, MD (October 2001 to Present)

* AM Meteorologist for major network television station in Baltimore, increasing ratings over the length of my stay from -hash marks- (lower than a single rating and share point) to consistently receiving a 5-9 rating and 10-15 share, often challenging the #1 station in the marketplace.

* Utilize software programs to prepare weather forecasts within a restricted time frame; delivered to a diverse audience;

* Adapt to a quickly changing severe weather scenarios in real time, with time constraints and high pressure environment;

* Live reporting for a variety of events, host cooking segments, conduct interviews with local and national celebrities; one cooking guest wrote, -Your gentle nature and good humor made me feel very comfortable and for that I am very grateful. You make a very challenging job look easy!- - Joanne Caras

* Created -Weatherkid Wednesday- segment, engaging local student to present the weather, live. This created a significant increase in viewers, on occasion, by 50% over the ten years in existence and enhanced the station`s public service image

evidenced by parental and teacher comments such as: -I believe the Weather Kids program is a great opportunity for any child, but for a kid in a Title I school, it`s a dream- ; -Students come in excited, but timid. You make them feel welcomed and comfortable...You would make an outstanding teacher. I think you missed your calling-; and from a viewer: -I normally flip between newscast in the morning, but on Wednesday, I always tune you in-.

* Mentored many interns; one student wrote: -I`ve learned so much from you! You are an excellent teacher...Your advice has been great!- - Whitney Kent (currently at WVLT-TV);

* Required to ad lib in all on air appearances;

* Represented the station as a spokesperson at local charity events and a wide range of other events in the community such as the CollegeBound Foundation (-We all loved having you there! I know the children really enjoyed your humor--Teresa Perrara; the Make-A-Wish Foundation (-With your help on Sunday, we were honored with a $500. check from 180s amongst so many others--Bill, a volunteer wish granter; Kennedy Krieger Institute (-Your thorough reporting, peppered with enthusiasm and humor, helped us draw one of our best Friday crowds ever, leading to 35,000 visitors to our Festival Of Trees event and reaching our goal of $600,000 Flower Mart, Ms. Maryland Pageant and many more

FROM 1996-2001 - (WBRE-TV - Wilkes-Barre, PA April 1997 to October 2001); (WAPT-TV - Jackson, MS August

1996 to December 1996); (WPBF-TV - West Palm Beach, FL 1996); (CNN Headline News - Starkville, MS 1996)

INTERNSHIPS (WWSB-TV - Sarasota, FL 1996); (NBC-TV (Today Show) /WNBC (Local News) - New York, NY

1995)

CHIROPRACTOR 1984-1994

FERTIG CHIROPRACTIC CENTER/Clinic Director - Wilmington, DE 1987-1994

* Responsible for the staffing, marketing, administrative management and P&L of 200+ patient chiropractic center.

* Diagnosed health issues and designed personalized treatment programs for patients weekly.

* Conducted in-office and community lectures biweekly to educate the public on the need for chiropractic care.

* Developed and implemented public relations and marketing strategies which resulted in a 10-40% per year growth over 10 years in new patients;

* hired, trained and managed multi person staff; negotiated with legal counsel and insurance companies;

* Performed expert witness testimonies and depositions.

* Published monthly newsletter.

CARMEL CHIROPRACTIC CENTER/Clinic Director - Carmel, NY 1984-1987

TRAINING/EDUCATION

Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS - Master`s degree Broadcast Meteorology Program 1996

Connecticut School of Broadcasting - Hasbrouck Heights, NJ - Certificate Radio and Television Broadcasting 1994

ACA Council Sports Injuries & Physical Fitness - Glen Cove, NY - Chiropractic Sports Physician Certification 1987

New York Chiropractic College - Old Westbury, NY - Doctor of Chiropractic degree 1983

Syracuse University (Newhouse School of Public Communications) - Syracuse, NY - Bachelor of Science degree in

Television and Radio Broadcasting; minor in Speech Communication 1980

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Basket Brigade of Delaware - Wilmington, DE - Founder/Coordinator 1991-1994

* Created and coordinated volunteer organization that fed 100 families in its first year and now feeds thousands of needy individuals and families each year.

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