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Earth Networks/Weatherbug, Germantown, MD

Program Manager/Meteorologist, Federal and Enterprise

​Aug 2014 - Present

• Liaison between internal engineering/sales staff and external clients to provide timely communication and responsiveness to inquiries to ensure project objectives are achieved

• Build project task list to track progress and monitor ongoing efforts to achieve initiatives

• Produce monthly reports for National Mesonet Program and semi-annual reports for ongoing NIST-funded greenhouse gas research projects

• Update client-facing technical documentation to reflect upgrades and system improvements to lightning and real-time weather solutions

• Managed broadcast support responsibilities during a critical transitional stage to ensure needs and inquiries of U.S. TV partners are addressed promptly

• Facilitate internal and external legal teams’ agreement on contracts between company and suitable host locations

• Host webinars and powerpoint presentations on meteorology and lightning safety for both internal and external clients

• Procure monthly historical weather and lightning data requests by clients and prospective clients/researchers

• Deliver proactive communication messages to clients related to system maintenance and upgrades

• Host company tours for groups and special guests, showcasing our technologies and capabilities

 

WTOP Radio (103.5 FM)/Hubbard Broadcasting, Washington, D.C.

Freelance Broadcast Meteorologist 

​Apr2014 - Present

 

• Use computer weather model data to produce three-to-five day forecast for WTOP radio coverage area

• Broadcast live and pre-record forecasts

• Disseminate severe weather watches, warnings, and advisories

• Provide WTOP editors with news-worthy weather data during severe weather episodes

• Communicate forecast rationale to meteorological colleagues to ensure continuity  

 

WMET 1160 AM Catholic Radio, Silver Spring, MD

General Manager for Guadalupe Radio Network (Washington Metro branch) 

​Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

 

• Co-developed fundraising strategies

• Built network audience through parish visits and speaking engagements

• Produced and hosted local radio program 

• Cultivated relationships within Archdiocese, parishes, non-profit groups, and businesses

• Produced public service announcements and advertisements

• Maintained public files according to FCC guidelines and maintaine EAS reports

• Served as emcee/station representative for fundraising events

 

WJLA-TV, Washington, D.C.

Freelance Broadcast Meteorologist for award-winning station, WTOP radio

​Aug 2008 - Mar 2015

 

• Use computer weather model data to produce forecast for WTOP radio

• Broadcast live and pre-record forecasts

• Disseminate severe weather watches, warnings, and advisories

• Provide WTOP editors with news-worthy weather data during severe weather episodes

• Communicate forecast rationale to meteorological colleagues to ensure continuity  

 

Earth Networks/Weatherbug, Germantown, MD

Associate Product Manager/Meteorologist

​Jan 2008 - Aug 2012

• Product manager for two engineering teams

• Responsible for remediation of defects, improving data quality, and building new forcast products.

• Hosted meetings to organize/plan/prioritize sprints

• Co-managed outreach effort of lightning data to research community

• Delivered presentations/webinars on lightning safety and products

• Co-led a cross-functional effort to prepare for lightning detection network trial

• Hosted tours of Earth Networks headquarters & represented company at public events

Internet Broadcast Meteorologist, Earth Networks

Feb 2008 - Jul 2010

• Provided forecast support for Major League Baseball & National Football League

• Produced extreme weather content and anchored national weathercasts

• Built graphics for consumer website 

• Visited local schools/camps as guest speaker

• Produced and hosted educational segment, "Weatherbuggin' with Prinz"

 

WIVT/WBGH-TV, Binghamton, NY

Evening Meteorologist

Feb 2006 - Feb 2008

• Produced and anchored weekday weathercasts 

• Supplied audio forecasts to local radio stations

• Hosted "Binghamton's Got Talent" show and interviewed guests at local mall

• Spoke to schools/community groups on meteorology and career

 

WHIO-TV, Dayton, OH

Weekend Meteorologist

Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

• Produced and anchored weekend weathercasts for dominant CBS affiliate in a Top-60 market

• Provided forecasts for local radio, newspaper, and e-mail subscriber

 

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY, West Chester, PA

Instructor of Meteorology

Sept 2002 - Dec 2002

• Lectured, implemented exams, & evaluated student performance

 

WEATHER HUB, Syracuse NY

Chief Meteorologist

Jun 2002 - Sept 2002

• Produced and anchored evening weathercasts for three Upstate New York markets

 

WSYR-TV, Syracuse, NY

Fill-in Weekend Meteorologist

Jan 1999 - May 2002

• Produced and anchored weekend evening weathercasts on an as-needed basis

 

Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY

Meteorology Lab Instructor

Jan 2002 - May 2002

• Lectured, instructed, and evaluated student performance

 

WBGH-TV, Binghamton, NY 

Chief Meteorologist

Jan 1999 - Jun 2002

• Produced and anchored weekday weathercasts

• Broadcasted to local radio station

 

KSNW/KSAS-TV, Wichita, KS

FOX Meteorologist

Aug 1996 - May 1997

• Produced and anchored weekday weathercasts 

• Supplied forecasts to local radio station

 

Penn State University, University Park, PA

Meteorology Teaching Assistant

Aug 1996 - May 1997

• Lectured, instructed, and evaluated student performance