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Late Night Severe Weather Coverage

Late Night Cut In For Severe Storms from spencer adkins on Vimeo.

Live Fun Elements 

Social Media - Non Traditional Elements

Show Host

EXPERIENCE
1997 to Present: WOWK - TV.
Chief Meteorologist
WOWK - TV Charleston - Huntington WV
-Anchor Weathercasts for 5, 6, 7 & 11 pm newscasts
-Responsible for development and execution of Severe Weather Plan.

-Oversee multiple social media platforms for WOWK/WVNS Stormtracker weather brands. 

2004 to Present: WV Media Holdings.
Corporate Chief Meteorologist
WV Media Holdings
-Anchor Weathercasts for Statewide Newscast on four network affiliates Monday through Friday 5:30 pm.

February 2003 to 2016: WVNS - TV. 
Chief Meteorologist 
WVNS - TV Bluefield - Beckley - Oak Hill, WV
-Anchor Weathercasts for 5, 6, 10 & 11 pm newscasts for WOWK's sister station

1993 - 1997 WOWK - TV. 
- Morning News Co-Anchor 13 News This Morning
- Charleston Assignment Editor
- Live Feature Reporter 
- Morning Weather Anchor 

1992 - 1993 WHOI - TV Peoria, IL Weekend Weather / Weekday Reporter 
  
1991 - 1992 WYVN - TV Martinsburg, WV Main Anchor / Producer

1989 - 1991 WBOY - TV Clarksburg, WV Main Anchor / Producer
  
1989 WBKB - TV Alpena, MI Anchor / Reporter / Producer

SOFTWARE AND PROGRAMS
Baron Services Lynx, Baron Services Omni, Baron Services Fastrac, WSI TruView Sky, WSI Weather Producer, WSI ShowFX, BTI Early Warning Weather Alert, GRLevel3, GRLevel2, GRLevel2Analyst, NWS BUFKIT, GIMP digital image software, AP ENPS, Sony Vegas, multiple video camera platforms, Windows, PowerPoint, Access, Word. 

EDUCATION, TRAINING & AWARDS
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1997-1999 Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS.
Broadcast Meteorology Certificate

1985-1989 Oakland University, Rochester, MI. 
B.A. Communications / Minor Journalism

Multiple Awards:
Associated Press Best Weather Operation and Best Weathercast Awards for Ohio and West Virginia as well as West Virginia Broadcasters Association Best Weathercast Awards.  

REFERENCES - More Upon Request
Mr. Ken White
Former WOWK News Director
704-618-5081


Mr. Chad Hypes 304-731-5243
Former WOWK Assistant News Director


Ms. Sandra Cole 304-416-3366
Former WOWK Anchor

Mr. Bill Bissett
President Huntington Chamber of Commerce
304-923-2821

Mr. Doug Shiels
CEO Linchpin Integrated Marketing
304-633-4360

Mr. Scott Cosco 
Partner Hartman, Harman, Mullins & Cosco
304-633-7287


Mr. Joe Stevens
Co-Founder The Media Center Charleston, WV
304-382-1133

Mr. Rob Cornelius
Ohio University Sports Broadcaster/Political Consultant
740-350-5174
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