Chris Bouzakis
Enfield,CT
Summary
Broadcast meteorologist offering 3+ years of experience delivering detailed and relevant weather forecasts and data. Practical with focus on explaining meteorological information using understandable and innovative methods. Willing to remain on call to cover severe weather events and work at any hour needed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Weekday Morning Meteorologist
WWLP-22News
Chicopee, MA
08.2022 - Current
- Weekday morning meteorologist from August 2022 to current.
- Delivered live weather reports on-air and via news station's website and other digital platforms.
- Prepared graphics and maps using WSI MAX Weather.
- Created weather content for digital platforms and interacted with followers to increase engagement.
- Coordinated with fellow meteorologists to execute weather brand strategy.
- Worked closely with station producers and news team leaders to determine story strategies and direction.
Weekend Morning Meteorologist/Producer
WWLP-22News
Chicopee, MA
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored and reported on current weather conditions and forecasts.
- Maintained communication with newsroom staff about upcoming stories related to weather.
- Developed graphics for broadcast of meteorological information.
- Researched and pitched news stories to anchors, reporters and other producers.
- Developed daily rundowns for newscasts by selecting stories, assigning reporters, writing teases and setting up graphics.
Meteorologist/Anchor
News 7 VSU-Lyndon
Lyndonville, VT
09.2017 - 05.2021
- Conducted research on meteorological trends and analyzed data to identify correlations.
- Observed weather conditions in the field, recorded measurements, and reported findings.
- Monitored radar images to track storms and other weather systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcasting And Atmospheric Sciences
Vermont State University - Lyndon
Lyndonville, VT05.2021
Minor - Journalism
Vermont State University - Lyndon
Lyndonville, VT05-2021
High School Diploma -
New Milford High School
New Milford, CT06.2017
Skills
- WSI MAX Weather
- INews
- Adlibing
- Social Media Engagement
- Able to work well within a team
- Good problem-solving skills
- Geography Knowledge
- Computer Modeling
Accomplishments
- Vermont Broadcasters Association Scholarship Award for Excellence
Timeline
Weekday Morning Meteorologist
WWLP-22News
08.2022 - Current
Weekend Morning Meteorologist/Producer
WWLP-22News
05.2021 - 08.2022
Meteorologist/Anchor
News 7 VSU-Lyndon
09.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Broadcasting And Atmospheric Sciences
Vermont State University - Lyndon
Minor - Journalism
Vermont State University - Lyndon
High School Diploma -
New Milford High School
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