Brendan Reguera
Prattville
Summary
Seasoned Weather Forecaster with solid background in meteorology and atmospheric sciences. Successfully predicted weather patterns for local and regional areas, using scientific data from radar, satellite, and ground-based sensors. Strong skills in interpreting climatological data, providing accurate forecasts, and communicating complex information in understandable terms. Contributed to aircraft and personnel safety by providing timely alerts for severe and routine weather events.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Weather Forecaster
Chugach Logistics & Facility Services JV/Vectrus, Inc.
Maxwell AFB
01.2023 - Current
- Observe, collect, record, validate, process, disseminate and assimilate METOC data and information to Pilots, Flight Crews, Airfield workers, and other Maxwell AFB personnel
- Create and disseminate the creation of DD175-1s, Flight Weather Packages, Watches, Warnings, and Advisories, observation data (METAR/SPECI), Climatology data for requested locations, Severe Weather procedures and products, PMSV, and over-the-phone Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Use of Technology and Web Services including Air Force Meteorological Web services (AF-WEBS), BIFROST, Gibson Ridge Radar services, NOAA and National Weather Service products, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Teams), and Adobe Premier
Supply/Inventory Clerk
Electrosoft Inc.
Montgomeryville
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for collecting, counting and supplying the assembly floor with necessary parts to assemble electronics
- Logging of inventory by use of Excel and 3rd party inventory tracking software
METOC Forecaster, Shift Lead, Platoon Sergeant
US Marine Corps
MCAS Iwakuni
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Observe, collect, record, validate, process, disseminate and assimilate METOC data and information to Pilots, Flight Crews, Airfield workers, and other MCAS Iwakuni Personnel
- Create, disseminate and supervise the creation over 700 total METOC products such as; 96 hour forecasts, DD175-1s and Flight Weather packages, Watches, Warnings, Advisories (WWAs), Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), Tropical Cyclone Warnings, as well as non-routine products such as; Electro-Optical Tactical Decision Aid Forecasts (EOTDAs), Climatology for requested locations, over-the-phone Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Skillfully train, manage and supervise 20 military subordinates; mentor them to exceed expectations to earn MOS qualifications and certifications; instruct them on Atmospheric Basics, Physics, and Dynamics, Observation, Interpretation of Satellite and Radar imagery, forecast techniques, creation of Meteorological Products, Meteorological Chart analysis, and use of Meteorological and sensor equipment
- Deployed to Korea, Okinawa, and various locations across Japan for expeditionary support of operations and training
- Training and operations include Interservice and International support for DOD agencies and Foreign Allies in Aviation, Meteorological Intelligence, and Air Traffic Control
- Use of Technology and Web Services including Navy Flight Weather Briefer, Air Force Meteorological Web Services (AF-WEBS), Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook), Target Acquisition Weather Software (TAWS), SharePoint, and use of government and military Meteorological agencies (Japan Meteorological Agency, Korean Meteorological Agency, Philippines Meteorology Agency, National Weather Service, Joint Typhoon Warning Center)
METOC Forecaster, Basic Instructor
US Marine Corps
Yuma AZ
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Observe, collect, record, validate, process, disseminate, and assimilate METOC data and information to Pilots, Flight Crews, Airfield workers, and other MCAS Yuma Personnel
- Create, disseminate and coordinate forecasts and METOC products with the Regional Meteorological Center West, MCAS Miramar to provide timely weather updates to the airfield and base operations
- Deployed to Kuwait and Bahrain in support of the Special purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Crisis Response – Central Command
- Supported Intelligence and Air combat operations for Operation Inherent Resolve
Education
Meteorology and Oceanography Analyst Forecaster School -
Community College of the Air Force
Biloxi, MS, United StatesSkills
- Volunteer member of the Civil Air Patrol
- Satellite interpretation
- Radar analysis
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Microsoft Excel
- Team collaboration
- Public safety and security
- Volunteer member of the Marine Corps League
- Basic Instructor Qualification
- Meteorological Observer Qualification
- Apprentice Meteorological and Oceanographic Analyst, Forecaster Qualification
- Hazardous weather detection
- Training and mentoring
- Problem solving
- Technical documentation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Weather Forecaster
Chugach Logistics & Facility Services JV/Vectrus, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Supply/Inventory Clerk
Electrosoft Inc.
09.2022 - 01.2023
METOC Forecaster, Shift Lead, Platoon Sergeant
US Marine Corps
10.2019 - 09.2022
METOC Forecaster, Basic Instructor
US Marine Corps
01.2018 - 10.2019
Meteorology and Oceanography Analyst Forecaster School -
Community College of the Air Force
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