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Not Just A Talking Head In The Studio 

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BROADCAST EXPERIENCE
1997 to Present: WOWK - TV.
Chief Meteorologist
WOWK - TV Charleston - Huntington WV
-WV Broadcasting Hall of Fame Inductee 2016
-Anchor Weathercasts for 4, 5, 6, 7 & 11 pm newscasts M-F.
-Oversee weather staff and content on all platforms.
-Responsible for development and execution of Severe Weather Plan.
-Oversee multiple social media platforms for WOWK Stormtracker weather brand.
-Ranked Most Accurate Forecast in region by Weatherate 5 years in a row. 
-Coordinate messaging of severe weather between internal departments.
-Perform weather analysis, create graphics, update website, update radio and Alexa audio outlets multiple times daily. 
-StormTracker and WOWK "Brand Ambassador." 

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

2004 to 2016: WV Media Holdings
Corporate Chief Meteorologist
WV Media Holdings
-Anchor Weathercasts for Statewide Newscast on five network affiliates Monday through Friday 5:30 pm.

February 2003 to 2016:
​Chief Meteorologist 
WVNS - TV Bluefield - Beckley - Oak Hill, WV
-Anchor Weathercasts for 5, 6, 10 & 11 pm newscasts for WOWK's sister station
-Same duties and responsibilities as chief for WOWK at same time for Beeckley-Bluefield market with separate forecasts, separate graphics and separate broadcasts.

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. 

AMS CERTIFIED BROADCAST METEOROLOGIST 292

NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION SEAL OF APPROVAL

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 - Available Upon Request

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EVENT FORECASTING EXPERIENCE:

Winter Guard International February 2023 - Present 
Event Forecaster providing multiple day lead-time notice on weather elements that could impact outdoor operations leading to potential indoor delays.  Also provide day-of monitoring and reporting of hazardous weather conditions in real time, interacting regularly with senior WGI management and show/venue officials to keep members, staff and fans safe at each show.  Helped develop WGI’s weather policies and action grid. 

Bands of America/Music For All September 2022 - Present 
Event Forecaster providing multiple day lead-time notice on weather elements from heat issues to wind and storm potential problems.  Also provide day-of monitoring and reporting of hazardous weather conditions in real time, interacting regularly with senior BOA management to keep bands, staff and fans safe at each show.  

Drum Corps International 2021 - Present 
Event Forecaster providing multiple day lead-time notice on weather elements from heat issues to wind and storm potential problems.  Also provide day-of monitoring and reporting of hazardous weather conditions in real time, interacting regularly with senior DCI management, Contest Coordinators and Event Safety Managers to keep corps, staff and fans safe at each show.  Helped develop DCI’s new weather policies. Also provide daily forecasts for several individual corps. Have worked individually with Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps, Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps, Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps and informally with numerous other units on day to day weather information.