Gina De Vecchio
Pebble Beach,CA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Weekend A.M. & P.M. Meteorologist
KSBW Action News 8
11.2017 - Current
- Supervised by Jillian O’Brien & Chief Meteorologist Lee Solomon
- Transitioned from Weather Central to Baron graphics, including weeks of Baron training
- Honed forecasting skills of the diverse microclimates on the Central Coast
- Improved forecasting of difficult winter weather systems approaching the west coast.
Weekend Meteorologist & Weekday Weather Producer
WXII 12 News
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Supervised by Lisa Fulk & Chief Meteorologist Lanie Pope
- Refined presentation and delivery skills
- Reported in the field for weather events and some non-weather events
- Strengthened communication skills with anchors/producers while in the field using both VOSOTs and WSI graphics
- Worked alongside the art director to create new WSI graphics for the department.
Weekend Meteorologist & Weekday Weather Producer
KNWA/FOX 24 News
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Supervised by Brook Thomas & Chief Meteorologist Dan Skoff
- Gained extensive tornado/severe storm forecasting skills and improved delivery
- Became proficient with WSI’s TruVu Max
- Incorporated WeatherBug equipment and cameras into daily forecasts
- Effectively worked flexible hours, including a 23 day stretch during the holidays 2012.
Weekend/Fill-in Meteorologist
WMDT-47 News
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Supervised by Sarah Truitt
- Forecast severe weather: heat, snow, floods, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and tropical weather
- Kept the community informed during severe weather events
- Demonstrated the ability to think and perform under stress while working with coworkers to provide complete coverage of Hurricane Irene
- Strengthened presentation and WSI producing skills
- Grew accustomed to working off hours and switching from AM to PM shift (vice versa).
Multimedia Meteorologist
Clayton Patch
03.2011 - 05.2011
- Supervised by Patrick Creaven
- Produced, filmed, and edited biweekly weather broadcasts
- Created forecasts for the city of Clayton, Ca
- Improved journalism skills by composing articles explaining current weather patterns and the resulting effect
- Demonstrated creativity by developing graphics, selecting scenery, and relating forecast to local events.
Broadcast Meteorologist Intern/ Assistant Weather Producer
KNTV NBC Bay Area
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Supervised by Meteorologist Rob Mayeda
- Gained design and production experience preparing and rendering graphics for daily weather forecasts
- Became accustomed to using WSI producer
- Gained practical extemporary broadcasting skills in front of the chroma key
- Responsible for creating and maintaining daily records of weather forecasts and observations of the diverse microclimates in the San Francisco Bay Area, which demonstrated ability to work independently to complete tasks competently.
Education
B.S., Meteorology - Department of Meteorology
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2010
Certification
AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist
Resumereel
https://www.youtube.com/user/msdevecchio/playlists
Activities
- American Meteorological Society, SJSU Student Chapter (SCAMS), Member and Officer, 2006-2010
- American Meteorological Society, SJSU Student Chapter (SCAMS), Event Coordinator, 2009-2010
- American Meteorological Society, SJSU Student Chapter (SCAMS), Membership/Media Advocacy Coordinator, 2009-2010
Keycompetencies
MS-XP, MS-Vista, Mac-OS, Unix/Linux, MS-Excel, MS-Powerpoint, MS-Word, Fortran 90, C, MatLab, CR Basic, Baron Lynx, AccuWeather Galileo, WSI Producer: ShowFx Graphics, Prism, TruVu Titan & TruVu Max, Weather Central Live, GEMPAK, GRLevelX Analyst
Awards
AMS/CBM Seal American Meteorological Society Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal Holder #754
Community Service
- Weather talks at local school, clubs, and churches, CA, NC & AR, 04/2012 - Present
- Autism Involves Me (AIM), Bentonville, AR, 11/2012 - 02/2015
References
- Mr. Lee Solomon, Chief Meteorologist - KSBW Action News 8, 238 John St., Salinas, CA, 93901, (831)252-4774, lsolomon@hearst.com
- Mrs. Lanie Pope, Chief Meteorologist - WXII 12 News, 700 Coliseum Dr., Winston Salem, NC, 27127, (336) 972-7673, lpope@hearst.com
- Mr. Brian Slocum, Morning Meteorologist - WXII 12 News, 700 Coliseum Dr., Winston Salem, NC, 27127, (336) 528-0221, bslocum@hearst.com
- Mr. Dan Skoff, Chief Meteorologist - KNWA/FOX 24, 609 West Dickson St, 3rd Floor, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, (501) 626-5197, dskoff@knwa.com
- Mr. Robert Mayeda, Broadcast Meteorologist - NBC-11 KNTV, 2450 North First Street, San Jose, CA, 95131, (925) 963-5140, rob.mayeda@nbcuni.com
Timeline
Weekend A.M. & P.M. Meteorologist
KSBW Action News 8
11.2017 - Current
Weekend Meteorologist & Weekday Weather Producer
WXII 12 News
04.2015 - 08.2017
Weekend Meteorologist & Weekday Weather Producer
KNWA/FOX 24 News
03.2012 - 03.2015
Weekend/Fill-in Meteorologist
WMDT-47 News
06.2011 - 03.2012
Multimedia Meteorologist
Clayton Patch
03.2011 - 05.2011
Broadcast Meteorologist Intern/ Assistant Weather Producer
KNTV NBC Bay Area
05.2009 - 05.2011
B.S., Meteorology - Department of Meteorology
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist
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