CAMERON VENABLE
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dynamic broadcast meteorologist with over 10 years of experience and a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation (#933) from the American Meteorological Society. Expertise in delivering precise and timely weather forecasts while interpreting complex meteorological data for diverse audiences. Recognized for strong collaboration skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently driving results through teamwork. Proficient in utilizing advanced forecasting tools and models, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy, ensuring reliability even in high-pressure situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Meteorologist
KAKE News
Wichita, KS
04.2021 - Current
- Maintained, organized, and tracked weather events using The Weather Company Max.
- Created severe weather hazard maps to inform viewers of future events using The Weather Company Max.
- Relayed vital Watch, Warning & Advisory information for local National Weather Service WFO.
- Interacted & engaged in NWS Chat to better communicate severe weather information.
- Anchored live weather segments & covered severe weather & winter storms.
- Experienced in long-duration severe weather coverage, wall 2 wall or long-form.
- Experienced storm chaser.
- Utilized cutting-edge graphics to provide enjoyable and easy-to-understand forecasts for viewers.
- Provided weather updates to TV, radio, websites & social Media.
- Social Media professional, engaged with followers & posted relevant weather information.
- Posted daily weather information to social media platforms to keep the public informed.
- Used social media service, Facebook Live to provide long-form or Wall 2 Wall severe weather coverage.
- Used Facebook Live to show viewers current weather conditions in field or radar information while in studio.
- Scheduled and performed community outreach through public appearances, school visits, and station tours to increase station awareness.
- Answered phone calls about needed weather information.
- Collected and updated meteorological information and data to develop weather forecasts and report current weather conditions.
- Maintained deep knowledge of local, national, and international geography and topography to provide better weather forecasts and predictions.
- Analyzed and interpreted meteorological data collected by surface and upper-air stations, satellites, and radar to develop reports and forecasts.
Meteorologist
Gray Television Inc.
Amarillo, TX
03.2016 - 04.2021
- 5 Years at KFDA Amarillo- Weekend Meteorologist/Storm Chaser
- Analyzed meteorological data to forecast weather patterns and inform news coverage.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local emergency management agencies for effective communication during crises.
- Led initiatives to improve viewer engagement through interactive weather segments on digital platforms.
- Improved weather forecasting accuracy by utilizing advanced meteorological tools and data analysis techniques.
NWS Official Volunteer
National Weather Service
Monterey, CA
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Learned AWIPS & Grid Forecasting.
- Learned about operations within NWS WFO.
- Performed a brief lightning climatology research project in Northern California.
- Passed security clearance & background check required to become an official volunteer at NWS.
NWS Mentee
National Weather Service
Monterey, CA
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Shadowed my Mentor Matt Mehle, NWS Meteorologist, San Francisco Bay Area WFO.
- Learned AWIPS & Grid Forecasting.
- Experienced NWS operations on both normal & storm events.
- Learned about NWS Core Ideas.
- Learned About Weather-Ready Nation.
Position Entry
Applied Weather Technology
San Jose , CA
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Input ship coordinates, fuel load, & weather conditions.
- Communicated with ship captains & referred them to meteorologists if tropical cyclones were in their path.
- Increased data entry skill.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2015
Skills
- Experienced Broadcast Meteorologist
- Excellent Communicator
- Social Media Professional
- Skilled Storm Chaser
- TWC Max System User Guru
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Emergency Management
Timeline
Meteorologist
KAKE News
04.2021 - Current
Meteorologist
Gray Television Inc.
03.2016 - 04.2021
NWS Official Volunteer
National Weather Service
03.2015 - 05.2015
Position Entry
Applied Weather Technology
04.2013 - 04.2015
NWS Mentee
National Weather Service
10.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
San Jose State University
References
Dave Oliver- NewsChannel10- Chief Meteorologist>doliver@newschannel10.com
Curt Kaplan>curt.kaplan@noaa.gov
Samantha Thomas- NewsChannel10-AM Meteorologist>samantha.thomas@weathergroup.com