Objective

To gain an internship or paid position in the field of meteorology.  I also aim to broaden my knowledge and passion for the atmosphere and the means by which scientists analyze it.

Experience

  Providence,

  Rhode Island

  Tornado Alley,

  U.S.A

Seasonally 2001 - Present

F5 Tornado Chasing Safaris – On-Board [intern] Meteorologist

·     Responsible for the filming and documentation of storm chase expeditions in the Great Plains.

·     Perform computer based, non-linear video editing.

·     Produce DVD and VHS video documentaries annually of the chase for F5 clientele. 

·     Perform regular updates to both company websites.

·     Use Skywarn Network to report severe weather to NWS’S SPC. 

  Washington,  D.C.

July 2007 – Present

XM Satellite Radio  – Traffic and Weather Reporter

·     Report current weather and traffic conditions for 3-4 U.S. cities at 10-20 minute intervals

·     Read forecasts and alert listeners to short-fuse weather warnings and watches from the National Weather Service

·     Produce a national severe weather outlook for the country to be aired on the Emergency Alert Channel

  Fairfax,  Virginia

November 2004 – June 2006

Fairfax County  Adult Detention Center  – Assistant Probation Officer

·     Interview inmates and fugitives for pre-trial probation purposes.

·     Propose supervised release for qualifying, low-risk defendants.

·     Provide communication between inmates and their immediate family.

  Reston,  Virginia

June 2001 – September 2001

United States Geological Survey – Research Assistant

·     Assisted in database development.

·     Co-produced a series of topographic and bathymetric maps.

·     Assisted in historic coastal erosion related research.

  Reston, Virginia

November 2001 – Present

Safeway – Produce & Perishables Clerk

·     Five years of produce experience.

·     Qualified for managerial duties as needed.

Education

  Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University

·     Current transfer student from NVCC for Class of 2007.

·     Major: Art & Visual Technology

·     Minor: Environmental Earth Sciences concentration.

Interests

Meteorology, computers, photography, graphic design, outdoors.

IT Skills & Other weather-related credentials

Microsoft suites, HTML, CSS, video editing software including Adobe Premiere & After Effects, graphic design software including Corel & Adobe Photoshop.  WX related IT: BUFKIT, GRW-88D Level 2 & 3.  Qualified Skywarn spotter/chaser. Have provided networks such as WUSA TV9 and Travel Channel rights to freelance footage.