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Erika Dobensky

Beverly Hills,CA

Summary

Tech-savvy meteorology professional with a proven track record in communicating weather and climate reports, including risk analysis, forecast data, and predictive modeling.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder, Chief Meteorologist (CBM)

Weather Co-op
09.2023 - Current
  • Founder, Weather and Climate company
  • Raised $300,000 pre-seed funding
  • Identified market needs and developed solutions
  • Developed innovative technologies and methodologies
  • Utilized IBM Watson to create OTT platform
  • Established a strong presence as an industry expert
  • Cultivated a positive a positive company culture
  • Led planning process to define business goals
  • Conducted research on emerging technologies
  • Optimized data collection methods by implementing software applications in daily operations
  • Developed strong partnerships for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth
  • Initiated strategic planning sessions to align board priorities with organizational goals
  • Guided team members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations

Environmental Consultant

Earth Chattering
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Founded Environmental Sustainability company
  • Created Environmental Sustainability applications
  • Developed and implemented innovative solutions for complex environmental challenges
  • Developed and executed initiatives/rewards to improve environmental awareness
  • Carried out environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for proposed innovations
  • Conducted field surveys to collect data about community's willingness to adopt innovation
  • Provided expert guidance to clients regarding community relations
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful community outcomes
  • Conducted analyses of potential risks associated with proposed projects
  • Shared best practices and developed synergies for communities to achieve long-term results

Meteorologist (CBM#860)

FOX LA
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Developed comprehensive weather reports for diverse audiences in DMA #2
  • Created severe weather hazard maps to inform viewers of future events
  • Ensured seamless presentation of vital weather information
  • Mentored meteorologists in best practices for data interpretation
  • Fostered a collaborative team environment focused on professional growth opportunities
  • Streamlined communication processes between meteorologists and broadcasters
  • Promoted transparency by maintaining open channels local media outlets during high-impact events

Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM #860)

ABC
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • Developed comprehensive weather reports for diverse audiences including large and mid-sized markets
  • Created severe weather hazard maps to inform viewers of future events
  • Ensured seamless presentation of vital weather information
  • Mentored meteorologists in best practices for data interpretation
  • Fostered a collaborative team environment focused on professional growth opportunities
  • Streamlined communication processes between meteorologists and broadcasters
  • Promoted transparency by maintaining open channels local media outlets during high-impact events

Education

MBA - Energy And Sustainability

Franklin Pierce University
Rindge
06-2018

Bachelor of Science - Meteorology

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
02-2013

Associate of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Sant Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
06-2009

Skills

  • Industry expertise
  • Innovation cultivation
  • Accessibility and inclusion
  • Strategic visioning
  • Strategic thinking
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Organizational leadership
  • Organizational growth
  • Organizational teamwork
  • Partnership building
  • Policies and procedures
  • Succession planning
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Analytical and critical thinker

Affiliations

  • American Meteorological Society
  • National Weather Association
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Timeline

Founder, Chief Meteorologist (CBM)

Weather Co-op
09.2023 - Current

Environmental Consultant

Earth Chattering
01.2022 - 09.2023

Meteorologist (CBM#860)

FOX LA
02.2021 - 10.2022

Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM #860)

ABC
02.2020 - 02.2021

MBA - Energy And Sustainability

Franklin Pierce University

Bachelor of Science - Meteorology

Mississippi State University

Associate of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Sant Monica College
Erika Dobensky