Resume

EDUCATION
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
Bachelor of Science in Dec ‘08
Major: Theoretical and Broadcast Meteorology

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

EarthNetworks (owner/operator of WeatherBug) – March 2009 to current
- work with on-air meteorologist on how to utilize WeatherBug the best
- conduct on-site training and installation of WeatherBug at new TV partners
- forecast larger-scale weather events and update partners how what stations or cameras ‘tell the story’ the best

• - Internships

WTNH ABC 8 in New Haven, CT                     Fall 2008
WBFF Fox 45 in Baltimore, MD                       Summer 2008
WRC NBC 4 in Washington, DC                      Summer 2008
- Assisted in the Weather Department
- Created shows and scenes (with Weather Central) and developed forecasts
- Tailored hyperlocal forecasts for website use and researched weather data
- Updated necessary weather graphics for on-air use
- Lended my creativity to deliver forecasts in an interesting and useful way

• - Senior Research Project
  Limnological Effects of Candlewood Lake on Immediate Surroundings

WORK EXPERIENCE

WCSU Financial Aid Office, Danbury, CT

Student Worker, Fall 2006 – Present

• - Worked closely with students regarding their current financial aid status
• - Provided phone support for students and parents
• - Created spreadsheets to facilitate the use of mail-merge function

WCSU Housing and Residence Life, Danbury, CT

Resident Assistant, Fall 2005 – Present

• - Mediated conflict and made appropriate referrals to collaborative offices
• - Facilitated floor meetings, encouraged participation and leadership opportunity
• - Implemented CULTURE Program within coed apartment-style hall with 400 students

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• - Taught Sunday School to 8^th grade students at local Catholic Church
• - Rebuilt houses in Mississippi that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina
• - Led a toy drive for Danbury Hospital’s Children’s section
• - Participated in Relay for Life and many blood drives

CAMPUS LEADERSHIP

• - Sigma Chi Fraternity
• - Vice President, Recruitment Chair, Pledge Educator, and Philanthropy
• - WCSU Football Team
• - WCSU Chapter of the American Meteorological Society, member
• - Newman Club, member

SKILLS & INTERESTS

• - American Meteorological Society member
• - Basic Italian
• - Traveling, volunteering, cooking
• - 2004 Academic All-Ohio Baseball Team
• - 2008 Who’s Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges