Education:
B.S. Atmospheric Science May 2013 Minor: Spanish University of Missouri-Columbia High School Diploma, 2009 Graduated with Honors (5.0GPA) Plainfield North High School, Plainfield, IL 60585 Relevant Skills: WSI Graphics and Weather Central, Baron and VIPIR experience, Video editing, Weather forecasting, GARP, Experienced in Skew-T analysis, Isoplething, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Social Media outreach, Blogging, and Storm Chasing |
Work Experience:
KDVR/KWGN - Denver, CO November 2017 - present - Presented informative and accurate forecasts in a creative and personable manner - Performed extensive continuous coverage for various severe weather events, including tornadoes, flash flooding, wildfires and blizzards - Provided unique and engaging content on social media platforms, consistently one of top station SEI performers - Wrote and produced daily stories under a tight deadline - Experienced in WSI MAX products - Participated and emceed numerous community and sponsored events - Experienced as a traffic anchor, as well as anchoring newscasts WSOC - Charlotte, NC October 2015 - July 2017 - Managed and assisted in the growth of all social media platforms for team and station - Updated the station website and mobile app daily with forecasts and creative weather content - Performed extensive continuous coverage for wildfires (Chestnut Knob, Horton) and hurricanes (Hermine and Matthew) |
KKTV - Colorado Springs, CO
May 2013 - October 2015 - Forecasted and performed daily morning forecasts in an informative, friendly and personable manner - Emceed and participated in many station and commuinty events - Extensive continuous coverage for wildfires (Black Forecast) and deadly flash flooding (Manitou Springs) KOMU - Columbia, MO May 2010 - May 2013 - Weekend Forecaster - Morning Weather Producer WGN - Chicago, IL May 2011 - August 2011 - Weather Intern - Analyze weather records and data - Assist during severe weather broadcasts - Co-Editor of The Chicago Tribune weather feature page Honors and Activities: - Habitat for Humanity of Pikes Peak Region Volunteer - Mizzou Meteorology Club - Club Secretary, 2012-2013 - Chi Epsilon Pi Honors Fraternity - Mizzou Storm Chase Team - School of Natural Resources Student Ambassador 2012-2013 - Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority - Dean’s List – 8 Semesters School of Natural Resources, University of Missouri |