Resume

Education:

California University of PA: California, PA (2009)
Bachelor of Science, Earth Sciences: Concentration: Meteorology, Minor: Psychology

Relevant Experience:

KWGN/KDVR: Morning Meteorologist on Daybreak, Denver, CO (2022-present)
-Write and deliver helpful and lifesaving weather forecasts, in a clear and concise manner, to a TV market with over 1.7 million households
-Develops innovative and creative ways of presenting the daily weather story
-Designs and creates augmented reality graphics to better deliver the forecast
-Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage
-Interacts with viewers and users on social media platforms

KDVR/KWGN: Meteorologist, Denver, CO (2021-2022)
-Wrote and delivered helpful and lifesaving weather forecasts, in a clear and concise manner, to a TV market with over 1.7 million households
-Presented live weather reports from the station and in the field
-Developed innovative and creative ways of presenting the daily weather story
-Worked closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage
-Interacted with viewers and users on social media platforms

WRIC-TV: Meteorologist, Richmond, VA (2017-2021)
-Produced and presented accurate weather forecasts for all platforms
-Pulled in new followers with creative, exciting, and educational social media and website posts
-Produced clean, creative and informative graphics to tell any weather story
-Ensured that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
-Assisted in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content
-Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
-Made public appearances while always effectively and positively reflecting the station in the community

WMDT-TV: Chief Meteorologist, Salisbury, MD (2013-2017)
-Managed the weather department and acted as liaison with upper management
-Prepared and delivered severe weather updates, interrupting regular programming when necessary
-Updated the news team on weather conditions and worked with news management to coordinate coverage and planning of all weather events
-Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
-A subject matter expert in telling high impact weather/science stories
-Hired and trained meteorologist/interns on the best presentation and communication practices
-Utilized the station website and social media to expand station outreach and increase viewership

WHBF-TV: Morning Meteorologist, Rock Island, IL (2011-2013)
-Provided accurate and compelling weather forecasts in a multi-platform environment
-Helped to grow viewership and ratings, allowing for the broadcast expansion a new morning show
-Shot, edited, and wrote news stories for TV and digital platforms

WMDT-TVMeteorologist, Salisbury, MD (2009-2011)
-Gave weather/career presentations at local elementary schools
-Wrote weather blog articles to educate/inform the public on science related topics

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