Alexander Menchaca
Del Rio,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Experience in providing professionalism in the educational and communication realm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Meteorologist
Connect Del Rio CDR24 Studios
10.2024 - Current
- I am currently employee in a startup news company here in Del Rio, Texas that provides local news and weather information for the city of Del Rio and the surrounding areas
- I as well have experience covering city events such as parades and being a guest speaker or broadcaster
- Increased public safety by issuing accurate and timely warnings for extreme weather conditions.
- Collected and updated meteorological information and data to develop weather forecasts and report current weather conditions.
- Utilized cutting-edge graphics to provide enjoyable and easy-to-understand forecasts for viewers. Familiar with programs such as Canva.
- Optimized data collection methods by implementing cutting-edge technologies and software applications in daily operations.
- Operated computer graphic equipment to produce weather reports and maps for analysis.
- Improved weather forecasting accuracy by utilizing advanced meteorological tools and data analysis techniques.
- Maintained, organized and tracked weather event data using RadarScope.
- Analyzed climate trends and patterns to support long-term planning initiatives for various industries.
- Streamlined communication processes between meteorologists and broadcasters, ensuring seamless presentation of vital weather information.
- Analyzed and interpreted meteorological data collected by surface and upper-air stations, satellites and radar to develop reports and forecasts.
- Anchored live weather segments during severe weather situations.
Professional School Counselor
San Felipe Consolidated School District
08.2021 - Current
- Experience consist of mental health services, providing techniques, resources and referring students to outside services
- As well as experience in providing professional services in regards to developing plans for students academically, socially and emotionally
- Facilitated conflict resolution among students, resulting in a decrease in disciplinary incidents.
- Improved the effectiveness of school-wide intervention programs by continuously monitoring and adjusting strategies based on student outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students'' needs and develop appropriate interventions for improved academic achievement.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of counseling interventions through ongoing assessment and analysis of measurable outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention support to students facing challenging situations, ensuring their well-being within the school environment.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources for families in need.
- Assisted parents in understanding their child''s academic progress through regular communication and meetings.
- Enhanced student academic performance by providing individualized counseling and support services.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Owner and Operator
Del Rio Weather Alerts
07.2015 - Current
- I am the owner and operator of Del Rio Weather Alerts on Facebook which currently holds over 20,000 subscribers and is growing daily
- I have experience writing synopsis and forecast discussions involving severe weather and other types of possible weather hazards for the city of Del Rio, Tx
- I provide minute by minute broadcasting when severe weather is affecting the city of Del Rio as well as I have experience monitoring and detecting weather radar data as a professional meteorologist
- I am a consultant with the City of Del Rio, and Val Verde Emergency management department
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Radio Broadcaster
MBM Radio
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Experience in providing radio broadcasting meteorology services, communications in executing sales for radio commercials, experience in communicating and hosting talk shows and producing radio commercials
- I as well am the co-anchor for broadcasting local high school football games
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, ensuring the station remained competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
- Developed strong relationships with local businesses, promoting community involvement and boosting advertising opportunities for the station.
- Increased listener engagement by incorporating interactive elements and social media into broadcasts.
- Adapted quickly to breaking news situations, delivering timely updates to keep listeners informed throughout emergency situations.
- Provided informative and entertaining commentary during live events, enhancing listener enjoyment and satisfaction.
- Enhanced radio station''s brand image through the development of high-quality content and creative on-air segments.
- Engaged listeners through social media platforms to increase station visibility.
Internship Counselor Position
HELP Grant Angelo State University
07.2021 - 05.2022
- I was able to intern as a school counselor for a whole calendar school year for the San Felipe Del Rio CISD for Garfield elementary in Del Rio, Tx
- During this time, I was enacted with full school counseling abilities that consisted on primary counseling duties, handling and creating child studies for students, administrating testing at the state level, assisting in administrative duties, creating and conducting guidance lessons and conducting as a cabinet leader for the campus
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Improved student satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guided student in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify student needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for students to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress or dangerous situations.
Volunteer
National Weather Service Upper Air Department
06.2018 - 06.2020
- I volunteer at the National Weather Service Upper Air Department in Del Rio, Tx
- I have experience handling and functioning a radiosonde manually as well as can monitor and ship the software to various departments that provide vital weather information.
- I have experience handling the duties of filling and setting up a weather radiosonde and launching it at 06 and 00 Zulu time.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Preparation for routine radiosonde launches as well as special weather event launches as needed.
Mathematics Instructor/Algebra 1 Teacher
San Felipe Consolidated School District
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Work with at-risk students in a small setting environment that involves hands on and advancing learning pertaining to each student’s learning styles.
- Specialize in Algebra 1 for the Blended Academy and have experience dealing with curriculum development as well as personal development with students as well as teachers as well as have posted a 80% and 100% passing rate for the STAAR Algebra 1 EOC.
- Experience conducting development trainings involving teachers and administration staff
- Designed materials and assignments to bolster students' understanding of tricky mathematical concepts.
- Experience conducting clerical duties such as phone calls, conferences, copies, faxes, etc
- Prepared high-quality lessons to teach students step-by-step problem-solving methods for Algebra I.
- Documented and communicated student progress on course goals to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Implemented innovative resources such as videos, metaphors and real-life scenarios to illustrate course concepts and engage students.
- Assisted in the development of Supplemental Aids to assist students success in class and on State Assessment.
- Mentored new teachers on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for success in the mathematics classroom.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learner abilities and learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted open communication, inclusion, and respect among students.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and goals for mathematics education.
- Incorporated varied assessment methods to gauge student progress accurately and adapt instructional approaches as needed.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes based on pre-and post-assessment results to inform future instruction planning efforts effectively.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on best practices in building rapport with students.
- Provided individualized support to students struggling with mathematical concepts, improving overall comprehension.
Long Term Substitute/tutor
San Felipe Consolidated School District
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Blended Academy as a math/science tutor.
- Blended Academy Long term substitute for Biology.
- Tutored various students in core subjects as well as familiar with credit recovery programs such as PALTO and Odysseyware.
- Communicated with various individuals daily in Spanish and English.
- Handled clerical duties as well as had experience teaching lessons assisted by teacher.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
Intern
Laughlin Air Force Base Weather Squadron
07.2014 - 08.2014
- I was trained on weather observing using the Air Force Weather Agency’s observation manual(AFMAN 15-111), trained on meteorological watch procedures and issued watches/warnings for local area
- Used ADDS and an AN/FMQ-19 sensor suite to monitor Metar and Speci observations around the local area
- Used meteorological satellite and radar data to monitor local weather conditions
- Learned how to use forecast models such as the WRF, NAM, and GFS and applied them to produce TAFs, MEFs and 5-day forecast for the local area
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Tutor
Southwest Texas Junior College
01.2011 - 12.2011
- I tutor various students in college algebra, pre-calculus, and calculus as well as in physics and biology
- I communicated with various individuals daily in Spanish and English as well as handled clerical duties
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Education
M.D. - Professional School Counseling
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX07.2022
Bachelor’s in Science - Meteorology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2015
High School Diploma -
Del Rio High School
Del Rio, TX06.2010
Skills
- Experienced in Microsoft Word document creation
- Data analysis using Excel
- Presentation design using PowerPoint
- Matlab programming
- Experienced in Python programming
- Data-driven insights
- Quantitative analysis
- Effective communication
- Administrative support
- Meteorological analysis
- Visual representation skills
- Meteorological forecasting techniques
- Real-time weather analysis
- Social media strategy development
- Dynamic modeling expertise
- Data analysis using statistical models
- NWS data analysis
- Teaching and training
- Radar data processing
- Remote sensing data management
- Experience with dual-polarization applications
- DMAC experience
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Self motivation
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- Boys and Girls Club of America, Basketball Coach, 2009-2010
- Boys and Girls Club of America, Volunteer, Caretaking for children and tutoring in math.
- 9th Grade Freshman Basketball, Volunteer Coach, 2018-2019
- 9th Grade Freshman Basketball, Assistant Head Coach, 2019-2021
Internships Businesses
- Weather Squadron Intern, Laughlin Air Force Base, 07/25/14, 08/15/14, Trained on weather observing and meteorological procedures.
- Volunteer, National Weather Service Upper Air Department, 06/01/18, 06/01/20, Handled and functioned a radiosonde and launched weather balloons.
- Owner and Operator, Del Rio Weather Alerts, 07/01/15, Present, Owner and operator of a Facebook page providing weather updates.
- Intern, HELP Grant Angelo State University, 07/01/21, 05/01/22, Interned as a school counselor for a whole calendar school year.
- Radio Broadcaster, MBM Radio, 08/01/21, 08/01/23, Provided radio broadcasting meteorology services and hosted talk shows.
Education Certifications
- High School Diploma, Del Rio High School, 06/01/10
- Bachelor’s in Science, Texas A&M University at College Station, TX, 05/01/15
- Masters of Science in Professional School Counseling, Angelo State University, 07/01/22
- 4-8 Mathematics Texas Educator certified
- EC-12 School Counselor Texas Educator certified
Timeline
Meteorologist
Connect Del Rio CDR24 Studios
10.2024 - Current
Professional School Counselor
San Felipe Consolidated School District
08.2021 - Current
Radio Broadcaster
MBM Radio
08.2021 - 08.2023
Internship Counselor Position
HELP Grant Angelo State University
07.2021 - 05.2022
Volunteer
National Weather Service Upper Air Department
06.2018 - 06.2020
Mathematics Instructor/Algebra 1 Teacher
San Felipe Consolidated School District
08.2017 - 01.2020
Long Term Substitute/tutor
San Felipe Consolidated School District
08.2015 - 08.2017
Owner and Operator
Del Rio Weather Alerts
07.2015 - Current
Intern
Laughlin Air Force Base Weather Squadron
07.2014 - 08.2014
Tutor
Southwest Texas Junior College
01.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor’s in Science - Meteorology
Texas A&M University
M.D. - Professional School Counseling
Angelo State University
High School Diploma -
Del Rio High School
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