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KEN WEATHERS
abqbud@r.postjobfree.com
www.kenweathers.com
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences with a specialization in Weather Forecasting.
University of North Carolina-Asheville, Asheville, NC, 1992.
Advanced Independent training on WSR-88D Doppler Radar Systems by UNISYS, The National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and The American Meteorological Society, 1995 and 2003.
NWS/NOAA Dual Polarization Doppler Radar training 2012.
Independent/College Credit Study in Meteorology, Fernbank Science Center, Atlanta, GA, 1988.
EXPERIENCE
12/05-Present Broadcast Meteorologist - WATE-TV Channel 6, ABC affiliate, Knoxville, TN. Prepare all my
own forecasts and graphics for all of my weather segments. This includes the analysis of weather
data, creation of computer graphics, and present ation of on-air forecasts. I have extensive
experience with severe weather coverage, live shots, documentary weather specials and public
speaking opportunities. Very proficient with most state of the art weather and personal computer
systems and very social media savvy.
Broadcast Meteorologist The Weather Channel Radio Network, Atlanta, GA. I created,
6/02-12/05
produced and presented daily live and recorded on-air forecasts, including in-depth severe
weather coverage, for multiple large-market affiliates and satellite radio, such as WCBS in New
York City, WGN in Chicago, KNX in Los Angeles, KMOX in St. Louis, WJR in Detroit, XM and
Sirius Satellite Radio. I was in charge of product development and maintenance of all the WSI
WeatherPRODUCERS in the department and I was used to help train new employees t o the
department.
Freelance Broadcast/Consulting Meteorologist WBIR-TV, NBC affiliate, Knoxville, TN.
12/00-6/02
WXII-TV, NBC affiliate, Winston-Salem, NC and WNCN-TV, NBC affiliate, Raleigh, NC. I
developed daily forecasts for stations by using multipl e computer models and provided vacation
relief for Weather Department staff members by filling in on various Weekday and Weekend work
shifts, including Morning/Noon and evening time slots. I also provided radio and newspaper
forecasts where applicable. Outside of television, I created detailed short and long-range
forecasts for a variety of clients including construction companies, clients in farming industries
and even the Neiman-Marcus Catalog.
12/97-12/00 Broadcast Meteorologist - KOCO-TV Channel 5, ABC affiliate, Oklahoma City, OK. Weekday
Meteorologist for the 5:00 a.m./Noon Broadcasts. I made my own forecasts and graphics for daily
shows. I was also accountable for providing daily audio forecasts for highly rated All News AM
and Country Music FM format radio stations. I gained extensive and valuable training in severe
weather forecasting, tracking and live-shot reporting, including several documented storm chases.
I was also in charge of coordination and placement of storm chasing teams.
7/92-12/97 Broadcast Meteorologist - WATE-TV Channel 6, ABC affiliate, Knoxville, TN. Weekend
Meteorologist for the 6:00/11:00 p.m. broadcasts. I prepared forecasts and graphics for weekend
weather segments including analysis of weather data, creation of computer graphics, and
presenting on-air forecasts. I did rotation work on weekday morning and noon and 5:30, 6:00 and
11:00 p.m. broadcasts. I was the sole weather anchor for morning and noon broadcast from
June-November 1997. I gained a wide range of experience with severe weather coverage, live
shots, and documentary weather specials. I developed new weather graphics and coordinated
weather computers in the storm center. I jointly established the East Tennessee Weather Radio
Network that provided forecasts for forty-six (46) regional radio stations.
Very familiar with: Weather Central s 3DLIVE and ESP:LIVE HD Systems. W SI
TRAINING
WeatherPRODUCER, ShowFX, TruVU MAX and TruVU TITAN. Baron Services OMNI, VIPIR
and FasTrac. Enterprise Radar. Weather Metrics Remote sensing equipment. ENPS, AP
Newscenter newsroom systems. Microsoft Windows and Apple iOS. Ross Overdrive systems
ACHIEVEMENTS American Meteorological Society Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal #349
American Meteorological Society Broadcasting Seal of Approval #763.
Member of the National Weather Association
Received Humanitarian Award from Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating for 1999 storm coverage
Honored by the Oklahoma State House of Representatives for May 3, 1999 tornado coverage.
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