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EXPERIENCE
1997 to Present: WOWK - TV. Chief Meteorologist WOWK - TV Charleston - Huntington WV -WV Broadcasting Hall of Fame Inductee 2016 -Anchor Weathercasts for 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 -Coordinate messaging of severe weather between internal departments. -Perform weather analysis, create graphics, update website, update radio and Alexa audio outlets multiple times daily. 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 four network affiliates Monday through Friday 5:30 pm. Other duties also from 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 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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