Television Professional, with Extensive Media Background

EXPERIENCE:

WPMI-TV, Mobile, AL **** – ****

Chief Meteorologist, 5, 6, and 10 pm Newscasts

Develop graphics for on-air use with WSI Weather Producer, Trueview Interactive and

WSI Skytracker Radar weather systems. Also, design graphics on and maintain WxCentral computers for NBC 15 WeatherPlus. Schedule on-air weather talent for normal shifts, severe weather shifts, and hurricane shifts. Work hand-in-hand with station management on severe weather policy. Schedule off-air coaching sessions with on-air weather talent. Make numerous appearances at local schools to talk with students about weather, weather safety and careers in weather. Attend various weather conferences for continuing education and computer training.

WPMI-TV, Mobile, AL 2002 – 2007

Morning and Noon Meteorologist

Develop graphics for on-air use with WSI Weather Producer, Trueview and

WSI Skytracker Radar weather systems. Make numerous appearances at

local schools to talk with students about weather, weather safety and careers in weather. Attend various weather conferences for continuing education and computer training.

WTOK-TV, Meridian, MS 1997 – 2002

Chief Meteorologist, 5, 6, and 10 pm Newscasts

Develop graphics for on-air use with AccuWeather Ultra weather graphics system.

Make appearances at local schools to talk with students about weather. Schedule off-air coaching sessions with on-air weather talent.

MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Meridian, MS 1999-2000

Instructor, Introduction to Broadcasting

Served as instructor to a class of nearly 30 freshmen. Taught the basics of radio and television broadcasting, which included the history of the medium and latest technology in the medium. Scheduled quizzes and exams and held regular office hours for students.

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, Starkville, MS 1996-1997

Teaching Assistant, Radar Meteorology, Statistical Climatology

Served as teaching assistant for off-campus students, as part of the Mississippi State Continuing Education Program for meteorologists. Answered student questions and designed quizzes and tests for students.

EDUCATION:

 Mississippi State University, M.S. 1997, Geosciences

 University of Florida, B.S., 1994, Television and Radio News (Telecommunications)

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