Bio
I am currently the Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ for WWAY TV 3 in Wilmington, NC.
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I am the former Freelance Meteorologist for WRBL News 3 in Columbus, GA.
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I have earned a Bachelor of Science in Geoscience with a concentration in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University // Class of 2022
Experience
Meteorologist/MMJ
WWAY TV 3
Wilmington, NC
May 2022-Present
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Forecast weather for coastal Cape Fear, NC region
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Prepare graphics via WSI/Baron Lynx and broadcast during various shows of daily newscasts
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Record daily radio weather segments
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Write daily weather blog for station website via WordPress
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Conduct weather and miscellaneous live shots from the field- all solo
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Schedule and conduct weather related school visits
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Produce weekly "Weather Wise" segments, educating viewers on how weather works in a simple, fun fashion
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Collecting, verifying, and analyzing through newsworthy information
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Contact, interview, and research sources
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Shooting, writing, editing, and delivering news stories with the viewers perspective in mind
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Publish and broadcast news stories
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Produce weekend web content based on breaking news, local events, press releases, and Associated Press
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Report, shoot, edit, and write football highlights for weekly high school Game of the Week matchups for 5th Quarter Show
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Produce weekend web content based on breaking news, local events, press releases, Associated Press, and other related partners
Freelance Meteorologist
WRBL News 3
Columbus, GA
December 2021-May 2022
Filling in on a needed basis for weekday evenings and weekend evenings
Produce forecasts for web stories, Twitter, Facebook, and live news cast
Present forecasts on chroma-key, weather center, and BAM, cut ins, and daily radio hits
Monitor NWS Chat and update social media during severe weather events
Weather Anchor
Take 30 News
Mississippi State Univ.
Live on-air student run newscast airing on MSTV98 every Friday
Produce forecasts using model data, NWS guidance, and Baron Lynx
Deliver forecasts on chroma key and at anchor desk with cross talk
August 2021-March 2022
Campus Connect Meteorologist
August 2020-May 2022
•Create forecasts on a weekly basis for Mississippi State University/Northeast MS using Baron Lynx
•Present forecasts on chroma key
•Daily radio hits
• Manage MSU Weather's social media accounts
May 2021-August 2021
Weather Intern
WRBL News 3
Columbus, GA
Produced forecasts daily using model data, NWS guidance, and WSI max
Wrote daily web stories using WordPress, clipped news casts in Anvato MCP, & added closed captioning using ENPS
Daily green wall practice
May 2020-May 2021
Intern
Nashville Severe Weather
Author of forecast blogs for weather in Nashville with National Weather Service and model guidance
Produced creative and personable blogs using WordPress that were conversational and entertaining
Education
August 2018-May 2022
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
Bachelor of Science: Geosciences
Concentration: Broadcast Meteorology
Related Skills
In Broadcast Meteorology/News Reporting
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Proficient in Baron Lynx
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Proficient in WSI Max
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Skills using Baron Hand Tracking
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Skills using Baron AR/3d Studio
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Skillful in forecasting
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Ability to gather, write, and edit news
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Excellent communication & active listening skills
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Computer proficiency (MS Office, digital editing, web searches, databases)
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Proficient in Edius (video editing software)
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Proficient in the use of JVC Video Camera
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Excellent public speaking skills
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Writing and editing skills
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Advanced Skills in WordPress, ENPS, and Anvato MCP, and Field59
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Proficient in the use of live equipment such as Dejero & TVU
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Deadline oriented
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Multi-tasking