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Andy McCray

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Experienced Chief Meteorologist at WHBF-TV, recognized for effective communication of severe weather information in high-pressure situations. Strong community involvement through collaboration with local charities and organizations. Served as the point person between television station and dozens of organizations in our community. Generate daily web and digital stories to promote our brand. Relay critical, life-saving safety information involving tornadoes, derechos, blizzards, and extreme hot and cold weather events. Looking to further broadcast career OR branch out into PR, public information or sales.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Meteorologist

WHBF-TV / KLJB-TV
Rock Island, IL
09.2002 - Current
  • Directed severe weather coverage across three TV stations in Quad Cities.
  • Collaborated with news, production, sales, and engineering departments to enhance station operations.
  • Spearheaded initiative for station to achieve Storm Ready recognition from NWS among first 10 TV stations nationwide.
  • Hosted numerous charitable events in Quad Cities, promoting community engagement.
  • Recognized multiple times as Employee of the Month and/or Year at television station.

Adjunct Professor

Black Hawk College
Moline, IL
01.2004 - 12.2009
  • Teach Intro to Meteorology at local community college
  • 25 students per semester, 2 semesters per year

Co-owner/Operator

Final Expense Sales Leads
Rock Island, IL
01.2008 - 11.2009
  • Sell burial insurance leads to insurance agents all across the country
  • Lead computer dialing program, making thousands of calls per day

Education

Bachelor of Science - Climatology/Meteorology

Ohio State University
Columbus
03-1999

Skills

  • NWA Seal of Approval since 2004
  • Frequent host of charitable community events
  • Produce digital stories for large company website
  • Excellent communication skills - including public speaking and through digital footprint

Timeline

Co-owner/Operator

Final Expense Sales Leads
01.2008 - 11.2009

Adjunct Professor

Black Hawk College
01.2004 - 12.2009

Chief Meteorologist

WHBF-TV / KLJB-TV
09.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Climatology/Meteorology

Ohio State University
Andy McCray
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