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Kerry M. Jones 509-***-**** (m) 509-***-**** (h)

**** *. ***** **. *******, WA 99224 e-mail : abqjxu@r.postjobfree.com

abqjxu@r.postjobfree.com 509-***-**** x223

Education

University of New Mexico Master of Water Resources December 2007 GPA 4.12

Albuquerque, NM Graduate Advisor: Dr. David S. Gutzler

Relationship Between a 700-MB Dry/Wind Index and Springtime Precipitation

and Streamflow Within Four Snowmelt-Dominated Basins in Northern New

Mexico and Southern Colorado.

B.S. Meteorology December 1992 GPA 3.86

University of Oklahoma

Norman, OK Minor: Geography/Hydrology

Carlsbad High School

H.S. Diploma May 1986

Carlsbad, NM

Work Experience

June 2006 to Present

NOAA National Weather Service, Spokane, WA

Warning Coordination Meteorologist Supervisor: John Livingston

Plan, coordinate, and implement an ambitious awareness/education program for the public, core NWS

customers, media partners and specialized users. Serve as the principal interface between the WFO and

the users of NWS products and services. Work closely with local, county, and state emergency

management officials and agencies to ensure a planned, coordinated, and effective preparedness effort.

Recent Accomplishments:

Initiated "Weather-of-the-Week web-based briefings in October 2007 for key partners and media

using GoToMeeting software. The weekly briefing is held every Monday (or the next business day,

if a holiday) at 2pm. During periods of active weather, WFO Spokane increases the frequency of its

web-based briefings to several times a week if not daily;

Developed and initiated special multi-media web briefings using Camtasia Studio that features

closed captioning for the hearing impaired;

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/otx/outreach/briefing/EM/Camtasia/webbrief.php

Helped to recruit 120 new spotters since 2006 and worked with a fellow forecaster to initiate a

Spotter Network Achievement Program (SNAP) and pocket spotter guide;

Oversee activities of the Hazardous Weather Working Group, whose latest effort is the

establishment of an Excessive Heat Advisory through a collaborative effort with regional health

experts;

June 1994 to June 2006

NOAA National Weather Service, Albuquerque, NM

Meteorologist/ Senior & General Forecaster Supervisor: Charlie Liles

Served as forecast shift supervisor, providing professional advice and assistance to the shift team as it

delivered both routine and non-routine weather information to the public, media and other Federal, state

and local agencies. WFO Albuquerque has responsibility for the northern two-thirds of New Mexico;

among the largest and most diverse forecast areas in the U.S.

Special Accomplishments:

One of 20 forecasters selected for the 2004 North American Monsoon Experiment (NAME)

Served as co-editor/advisor for the BSA Weather Merit Badge & Fieldbook chapter Understanding

& Monitoring Weather (2006)

Certified IMET (1995). Fire Weather Program Leader and liaison to USFS Region 3 (1995-1996).

Formally recognized by Western and Southern Regions for significant contributions during the 1996

fire season;

Operational achievement awards for improving the watch/warning program

Event supervisor, 2006 Central NM Science Olympiad

Organized a Local Implementation Team for the AMS DataStreme Project (1998)

In conjunction with FFLA Week, the ABQ Tribune featured a front-page article that used results of

my study Using a GIS to Evaluate Lightning Trends in NM

www.unm.edu/~kerry/LightningProject/ltgmain.htm

Participated in a dozen Children's Water Festivals that attracted ~500 students from central NM

February 1992 to June 1994

NOAA National Weather Service, Norman, OK

Meteorologist Intern & Student Trainee Meteorologist Supervisor: Dennis McCarthy

Produced aviation and short-term weather forecast products; collected, quality controlled and monitored

hydrometeorological data; continued professional development through operational training shifts and

participation in station drills and seminars on mesoscale and synoptic meteorology. While a student

trainee, served as the primary observer for the Forecast Systems Lab's (FSL) committee that evaluated the

operational use of the Interactive Computer Worded Forecast (pre-ICWF) Software.

June to August 1990, 1991

Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, NM

Family Program Leader

Developed week-long educational programs for youth groups attending Philmont Scout Ranch that

featured: ecology and natural science, physical fitness, art, and outdoor education. In this capacity, I

supervised two assistant program leaders and had full responsibility for scheduling, leadership, and the

health and safety of participants.

Leadership, Teamwork, and Diversity

Select Courses & Awards 2005 Southern Region Director's Exemplary

NWS Executive Leadership Program (2007) Teamwork Award (Individual), Team Leader,

NWS Southern Region BLAST Program WFO ABQ Outreach Team

(2004) 2002 Southern Region Director's Exemplary

Wealth, Innovation & Diversity Workshop Teamwork Award (Individual), Team Leader,

(2005) CRS/NOAA Weather Radio Team

NWS Field Operations Management (2002) 2001 Southern Region Director's Award for

Founding Member, SRH BLAST Newsletter Teamwork (Individual), Team Leader, Office

Team that focuses on leadership & Web Team

communication Employee of the Quarter" for Jan-Mar 2007

2005 DOC Bronze Medal Award (Group), by NWS Spokane Employee Team

NAME Forecast Operations Center. For Special Service Awards in May 2007 and May

overcoming logistical, language and scientific 2008 for leadership and efforts to

barriers to provide highly-detailed forecasts expand/upgrade the WFO Spokane outreach

for the North American Monsoon Experiment, program

thereby improving relations with Mexico's

weather service;

Miscellaneous

9 yrs. experience with ArcGIS including two formal courses: GIS in Water Resources Engineering

(2002) and GIS & Environmental. Modeling (2003)

12 yrs. experience with HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, PaintShop Pro and web authoring software

including Adobe/Macromedia Dreamweaver

Community Involvement, Travel, Activities

Kiwanis International, Active Member (2006-Present)

President, Kiwanis Club of Country Homes, Spokane, WA (2008-Present)

Worked with fellow UNM students & villagers of Nueva Florida, Honduras to construct a safe, reliable

water supply for ~40 families (2003) www.weather.gov/com/nwsfocus/fs063003.htm

Amateur Radio Operator, KD5EFU (1998)

American Meteorological Society (1992) National Weather Assoc. (1992)

American Water Resources Assoc. (2001)

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