David Dildine

snowstorm1996@comcast.net

OBJECTIVETo gain a position in the field of meteorology utilizing my expertise in weather and forecast dissemination.
EXPERIENCE

AnythingWeather Inc. – Senior Storm Analysist
Palm Springs, California
Current

· Monitor current weather hazards across the country.
· Interpret weather radar data and use GIS software to plot severe weather events for populated areas in U.S.
· Obtain and analysis archived data from the National Weather Service weather warnings and radar algorithms.

XM Satellite Radio – Traffic and Weather Reporter
Washington D.C.
July 2007 – Present

· 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.
· Produced and co-archored live, wall-to-wall coverage of Hurricane Season 2008 during landfalling storms.

F5 Tornado Chasing Safaris – On-Board Meteorologist
Providence, Rhode Island
Seasonally 2001 – Present

· Track and follow severe weather throughout the Great Plains.
· Responsible for the filming and documentation of storm chase expeditions.
· Perform computer based, non-linear video editing.
· Produce DVD and VHS video documentaries annually of the chase for F5 clientele.
· Webmaster for company website.
· Use Skywarn Network to report severe weather to NWS’S SPC.

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center – Assistant Probation Officer
Fairfax, Virginia
November 2004 – June 2006

· 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.

United States Geological Survey – Research Assistant
Reston, Virginia
June 2001 – September 2001

· Assisted in database development.
· Co-produced a series of topographic and bathymetric maps.
· Assisted in historic coastal erosion related research.

Safeway – Produce & Perishables Clerk
Reston, Virginia
November 2001 – Present

· Seven years of produce experience.
· Qualified for managerial duties as needed.

EDUCATION

George Mason University – Fairfax, VA
· Major: Art & Visual Technology
· Minor: Environmental Earth Sciences concentration.

OTHER

Meteorology, computers, photography, graphic design, outdoors, Microsoft suites, HTML, CSS, video and audio editing software including Dalet, 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.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.