Experience

KFYR-TV

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Meteorologist/Web Producer

  • May 2021 - Present

  As a part of the FirstWarn Weather Team, I forecast for the ever-changing North Dakota weather, from blizzards to tornadoes, utilizing a variety of forecasting tools and models. I prepare graphics using the WSI MAX system and present forecasts on-air for Central and Western North Dakota as well as for Eastern Montana. I also work as a web producer, editing and posting content to the station’s website and social media platforms. As a part of the FirstWarn Weather Team, I forecast for the ever-changing North Dakota weather, from blizzards to tornadoes, utilizing a variety of forecasting tools and models. I prepare graphics using the WSI MAX system and present forecasts on-air for Central and Western North Dakota as well as for Eastern Montana. I also work as a web producer, editing and posting content to the station’s website and social media platforms.



Penn State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Weather Observer/Forecaster

  • Aug 2019 - May 2021

  - Take official weather observations in cooperation with the National Weather Service - Create short and long-range weather forecasts for pool companies for the entire United States by drawing maps in Adobe Illustrator and writing forecast discussions focused on pool use - Take official weather observations in cooperation with the National Weather Service - Create short and long-range weather forecasts for pool companies for the entire United States by drawing maps in Adobe Illustrator and writing forecast discussions focused on pool use



Weather World

• University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

• On-Air Forecaster/Host, Director, & Feature Creator

  • Aug 2019 - May 2021

  - Weather World is an Emmy Award winning show that airs across Pennsylvania weeknights - Create 6-minute features that air on the show about weather and climate topics - Make graphics for the show using WSI MAX and use NewTek's Tricaster to direct the show - Create original WSI MAX graphics for the award-winning WxYz segment with Dr. Nese weekly - Part-time on-air host and forecaster discussing weather across Pennsylvania - Weather World is an Emmy Award winning show that airs across Pennsylvania weeknights - Create 6-minute features that air on the show about weather and climate topics - Make graphics for the show using WSI MAX and use NewTek's Tricaster to direct the show - Create original WSI MAX graphics for the award-winning WxYz segment with Dr. Nese weekly - Part-time on-air host and forecaster discussing weather across Pennsylvania



Penn State Learning

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Penn State Speaking Center Mentor

  • Jan 2019 - May 2021

  Mentor students one-on-one to help them during each step of the speech writing and preparation process. Mentor students one-on-one to help them during each step of the speech writing and preparation process.



Penn State Campus Weather Service

• State College, Pennsylvania

• 2020 Head of Communications/Student Broadcast Meteorologist

  • Aug 2017 - May 2021

  - Oversee all communication branch operations including communicating with various clients - Lead weekly WSI MAX training sessions and participate in the WSI MAX University Challenge - Converted forecast graphics to CSV format so that they can be edited via an Excel document - Lead weekly Facebook Live forecast discussions with other students discussing PA weather - Record daily video and radio forecasts for CWS clients that are broadcast on-air in parts of PA - Forecaster for the Live Broadcast Team, covering major weather events on Facebook Live - Create forecasts for specific regions of PA and write forecast discussions for the entire state - Organize summer break coverage of radio forecasts and in charge of posts on social media - Adapted to the restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing members with opportunities to record radio and video forecasts from their dorm or apartment Show less



Centre County Report

• University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

• On-Air Meteorologist

  • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

  - Build original graphics in WSI MAX to tell the day’s weather story - Execute a 2-3-minute weather hit during the live news program - Conduct live shots outside of the studio talking about a variety of weather topics - Build original graphics in WSI MAX to tell the day’s weather story - Execute a 2-3-minute weather hit during the live news program - Conduct live shots outside of the studio talking about a variety of weather topics



National Weather Service

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• NOAA Hollings Scholarship Research Intern

  • May 2020 - Aug 2020

  - Completed my research project titled “Evaluating the Usefulness and Response to Uncertainty-Driven and Probabilistic Hazardous Winter Weather Messaging” - Evaluated how winter storms are messaged by the NWS by receiving feedback through focus groups and surveys to improve winter weather graphics and achieve more consistency - Collaborated with NWS forecasters from many different NWS offices in the Central Region - Presented research to NWS Bismarck office and at NWS Hollings Virtual Symposium Show less



NBCUniversal

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Weather Intern

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  - Created original graphics using the WSI MAX system for use in newscasts and on social media - Analyzed various meteorological guidance products to assist in creating state-wide forecasts - Wrote and published website articles and updated forecasts on all platforms - Assisted meteorologists in the studio and in the field during and after severe weather events - Created original graphics using the WSI MAX system for use in newscasts and on social media - Analyzed various meteorological guidance products to assist in creating state-wide forecasts - Wrote and published website articles and updated forecasts on all platforms - Assisted meteorologists in the studio and in the field during and after severe weather events



NowCast Weather

• Remote Work

• On-Air Weather Forecaster

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2019

  Create, script, and record radio forecasts every day for a variety of different radio stations across the country. These forecasts are uploaded online where the radio stations play them on-air. Over 1,700 radio forecasts recorded and broadcast to date. Create, script, and record radio forecasts every day for a variety of different radio stations across the country. These forecasts are uploaded online where the radio stations play them on-air. Over 1,700 radio forecasts recorded and broadcast to date.



Weather or Not, CNET-TV Weekly Weather Show

• University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

• Forecaster, Host, and Producer

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  - Worked with a team of meteorology students to produce the 15-minute show each week - Created features and wrote weather and climate related stories that were used in the show - Worked with a team of meteorology students to produce the 15-minute show each week - Created features and wrote weather and climate related stories that were used in the show



Connecticut Weather Center

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Recorded new climatological data as well as correcting and organizing past records. In charge of updating their website with accurate forecasts. Recorded a few sample CT Weather Cast videos in front of a green screen. Recorded new climatological data as well as correcting and organizing past records. In charge of updating their website with accurate forecasts. Recorded a few sample CT Weather Cast videos in front of a green screen.



WeatherOptics

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Created graphics that were posted on the Weather Optics website and on their social media accounts. Helped launch the camp portal which provides weather information for summer camps. Researched company ideas and competitors to help the company grow moving forward. Created graphics that were posted on the Weather Optics website and on their social media accounts. Helped launch the camp portal which provides weather information for summer camps. Researched company ideas and competitors to help the company grow moving forward.



DFS MLB Weather

• Remote Work

• Intern

  • Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

  Work with a team of three other meteorologists to produce weather forecasts for all MLB games being played each day and show how delays or postponements will impact Daily Fantasy Sports players. Communicate to over 7,000 followers on Twitter with constant updates and live videos, as well as answering people’s questions through Slack. Work with a team of three other meteorologists to produce weather forecasts for all MLB games being played each day and show how delays or postponements will impact Daily Fantasy Sports players. Communicate to over 7,000 followers on Twitter with constant updates and live videos, as well as answering people’s questions through Slack.



Jersey Mike's Subs

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Crew Member

  • May 2016 - Aug 2018

  - Accurately recorded orders and worked with team members to serve food that exceeded guests’ expectations. - Handled cash and cash receipts with customers, prepared food ingredients, assisted with large catering orders and followed proper cleaning and sanitation procedures to create a safe and clean environment. - Accurately recorded orders and worked with team members to serve food that exceeded guests’ expectations. - Handled cash and cash receipts with customers, prepared food ingredients, assisted with large catering orders and followed proper cleaning and sanitation procedures to create a safe and clean environment.



Robotics And Beyond

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Junior Camp Counselor

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Instructed and assisted children ages 5-8 with a variety of STEM-related activities such as robotics, programming, problem-solving, engineering challenges, and other scientific experiments. Prepared activities each morning for the group of eight to ten kids and interacted with the kids throughout the session. Instructed and assisted children ages 5-8 with a variety of STEM-related activities such as robotics, programming, problem-solving, engineering challenges, and other scientific experiments. Prepared activities each morning for the group of eight to ten kids and interacted with the kids throughout the session.



Mohawk Mountain Ski Area

• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Snowsports Pro Ski Instructor

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  - Trained a variety of age ranges, from children to adults, and skill abilities, from beginner to advanced, in classes of six to eight students, as well as privately. Reported to parents on skills learned and provided areas of improvement. - Learned how to be an effective team leader, organize groups efficiently, and developed great interpersonal skills. - Trained a variety of age ranges, from children to adults, and skill abilities, from beginner to advanced, in classes of six to eight students, as well as privately. Reported to parents on skills learned and provided areas of improvement. - Learned how to be an effective team leader, organize groups efficiently, and developed great interpersonal skills.