Khiana Watson

• Research and produce a variety of articles on topics including meteorology, astronomy, climate science, and atmospheric phenomena, ensuring accuracy and engagement for a broad audience.
• Develop weather forecasts by analyzing meteorological data and models to provide insightful and accessible information.
• Explore interdisciplinary subjects such as health and psychology, delivering well-rounded content that connects weather-related impacts to everyday life.
• Collaborate with editorial teams to align content with organizational goals and audience interests.
• Maintain a consistent publishing schedule while adapting to evolving scientific developments and emerging trends.

• Conduct in-depth search engine quality assessments, providing subjective and objective ratings based on established project guidelines.
• Utilize strong analytical and online research skills to enhance AI data and improve user experiences.
• Evaluate search results, aligning outcomes with user intent and project objectives.
• Maintain project accuracy and compliance by adhering to detailed conventions and rules.
• Leverage understanding of popular culture and current trends to ensure relevance and value in search engine results.
• Operate independently, setting flexible schedules while meeting weekly goals and deadlines.
• Uphold technical reliability by maintaining a secure computer system and internet connection.

Relationship Management

• Cultivated and managed existing partnerships, optimizing value and reducing costs through effective communication and collaboration.
• Led exploratory discussions with potential data partners, achieving consensus with AccuWeather leadership and negotiating mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Successfully negotiated contract renewals, optimizing terms and fostering enduring collaborations.
• Collaborated closely with the forecasting team, providing essential data insights to enhance accuracy and effectiveness.
• Initiated productive discussions with governmental organization directors, exploring partnership avenues and expanding organizational reach.

Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Alignment:

• Served as the primary point of contact for internal business stakeholders regarding data availability, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
• Collaborated with Product, IT, and Forecasting Operations teams to understand technical requirements and enhance client-facing products and services.
• Skillfully scheduled and led meetings involving multi-disciplinary teams to strategize and execute partnership details.
• Proactively engaged with stakeholders to swiftly address technical issues, maintaining seamless data access and workflow.
• Recognized by the technical team for outstanding partner communication, promptly resolving issues impacting data accessibility.

Business Development

• Collaborated with the business development team to analyze new partnerships and revenue objectives, fostering informed decision-making.
• Played a pivotal role in devising contract terms that balanced profitability and sustainability for both parties.

Finance and Supply Chain

• Led finance team engagement, streamlining partner payment processes and maintaining financial transparency.
• Partnered with supply chain to meet budget goals while delivering quality results, contributing to cost-effective operations.

Data Integration & Distribution

• Cataloged, documented, and communicated available data sets to internal stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Supported the addition of data into AccuWeather's API and other distribution platforms, ensuring data accessibility and relevance.

Weather and Forecasting

• Collaborated closely with the forecasting team, providing essential data insights to enhance accuracy and effectiveness.
• Initiated productive discussions with governmental organization directors, exploring partnership avenues and expanding organizational reach.

Trend Analysis & Innovation

• Stayed abreast of technology and data trends, identifying new business opportunities and maintaining a competitive edge.
• Translated complex datasets into innovative product concepts, ensuring the successful integration of weather and environmental content

• Deliver products including global surface maps with frontal systems and precipitation estimates under strict deadlines to ensure products are sent out to customers, allowing them to make informed decisions concerning electricity/energy, agriculture, transportation/travel, etc.
• Generate 12/24-hour Low-Level Charts for Turbulence/MVFR and IFR conditions
• Verify that active volcano advisories are sent to the Aviation Team to ensure the safety of flights
• Track and plot tropical systems on weather maps detailing timing and intensity
• Collaborate with staff meteorologists on the prediction of frontal systems
• Issue hazardous weather warnings to customers 12 hours in advance
• Train incoming meteorologists by providing instruction on producing weather maps and completing day-to-day duties
• Respond to customers’ inquiries and pressing questions on the weather forecast for occasions such as major sporting events
• Create weather blog entries for customers to make decisions on planning their day, providing a 7-day outlook on current weather patterns

• Lead quality reviewer for graduate and undergraduate courses
• Performed quality reviews for 75 percent of courses in the queue by reviewing and editing for spelling, grammar, and consistency; made corrections as needed
• Trained incoming quality reviewers to ensure thoroughness and consistency of course reviews
• Requested by Instructional Designers to perform quality reviews