OBJECTIVE:

A weather anchor position utilizing abilities developed over 20 years of
broadcast experience and education in forecasting, graphic presentation
and producing. BS, Communications / Journalism, Meteorology certification.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Developed weather graphics for daily and special weather situations.
• Prepared weather forecast for radio network live and taped.
• Prepared daily weather forecast, graphics and weather story for web page.
• Represent company at community events.

EXPERIENCE:

1996 to 2009 WWMT TV-3 CBS Affiliated Kalamazoo, MI
Morning Weather Forecaster
Responsible for preparing and presenting morning and noon weather
forecasts. Responsibilities include analyzing weather charts, interpreting
weather satellite and radar data and making weather graphics. Knowledge
of Weather Central computer graphics, Barons Doppler Radar, Viper 3-D
Radar, graphics and Severe Weather Alert crawl system. Preparing
radio weather forecasts for various radio stations taped via MP3 computer
system and live reports. Prepared weather forecast and graphics for web
page and webcast. Live weather reports on location of major community
events. Produced reports for two half hour specials on severe weather.
Represent the station in various speaking engagements.

1991 to 1996 WJBK TV-2 FOX Affiliated Detroit, MI
Weekend Weather Forecaster
Responsible for preparing and presenting weekend weather forecast and
producing weathercasts during the week. Responsible for analyzing weather charts,
interpreting weather satellite and radar data and making weather graphics. Knowledge
of Kavouras and Liveline computer graphics equipment. Backup weather forecaster for
Weekday newscasts. Represent the station at various community events.

EDUCATION:

Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Communication and Journalism
Mississippi State University Meteorology Certificate

AFFILIATIONS:

Member National Weather Association