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Alana Richardson

Alana Richardson

Indian Trail,NC

Summary

Responsible and motivated recent graduate ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Seeking a motivating and challenging position as a Meteorologist in a reputation organization.

Work History

Meteorologist Intern

(planned)
  • Monitored current weather conditions using radar imagery and satellite images.
  • Evaluated complex computer models for forecasting accuracy and reliability.
  • Prepared graphics and maps displaying high and low-pressure systems and storm path projections.

MEA 421/422

Atmospheric Dynamics I & II
  • Course taken at North Carolina State University
  • The study of motion systems of meteorological importance
  • Integrated observation's at multiple locations and times to understand the physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere

MEA 443

Synoptic Weather Analysis and Forecasting
  • Accurately can predict weather patterns over a large span of area by putting together multiple weather reports from different locations.
  • Analysis and forecasting of mid-latitude weather systems with emphasis on simplified models and methods.

MEA 444

Mesoscale Analysis and Forecasting
  • Course taken at North Carolina State University
  • Analysis and forecasting of mid-latitude weather systems with emphasis on mesoscale phenomena
  • Approximations to the governing equations, basic measurements and techniques; observations, basic governing dynamics, and forecasting of mesoscale phenomena

MEA 493

Atmospheric Sciences Instrumentation
  • Course taken at North Carolina State University
  • Gained practical field instrumentation skills (design and develop an experiment, calibrate and set up a wide variety of instruments, collect data, conduct initial tests for data quality and control, and test the different hypotheses)
  • Improved understanding of meteorology-air quality interactions

Education

Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05-2026

Skills

  • Proficiency in MATLAB
  • Data Interpretation
  • Time management abilities
  • Effective Communication
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Written Communication
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability to work both cohesively within a team and independently

Affiliations

  • American Meteorological Society Student Chapter at NCSU

Timeline

Meteorologist Intern

(planned)

MEA 421/422

Atmospheric Dynamics I & II

MEA 443

Synoptic Weather Analysis and Forecasting

MEA 444

Mesoscale Analysis and Forecasting

MEA 493

Atmospheric Sciences Instrumentation

Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology

North Carolina State University

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