Curtis Aiken
Glens Falls,NY
Summary
Experienced, United States Citizen and registered for the Selective Service, meteorological professional with background in applying mathematics and physics to understand weather and climate is looking for a job as a Meteorologist. Trustworthy in working diligently to provide fact-based reporting using technology and proven methods of interpretation with a deep passion for science. Bright and hardworking with affinity for self-teaching to learn new technology quickly.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
National Weather Service
11.2023 - Current
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others and ask questions.
- Observe daily operations and tasks
- Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs.
Meteorologist
Weather Routing Inc.
10.2022 - 10.2023
- 40+ hours/week
- $49,000/year
- Work rotating shifts covering global shipping industry
- Study and interpret synoptic reports, weather prediction models, along with high resolution mesoscale models, dual-polarization model, maps, photographs and prognostic charts to predict long and short range weather conditions
- Operated computer graphic equipment to produce weather reports and maps for analysis.
- Assess current and future weather conditions using synoptic and mesoscale leves
- Analyze and interpret meteorological data collected by surface and upper-air stations, satellites and radar to develop reports and forecasts.
- Review information from radar and satellite imagery, weather reporting agencies and air station observations to compile and analyze data for weather reports.
- Evaluate global atmospheric model ensemble out put for precipitation and other events.
- Maintain deep knowledge of local, national and international geography and topography to provide better weather forecasts and predictions.
- Communicate/advise forecasts, special weather statements on hazardous weather, weather and non-related weather questions with ship captains- minimum 70 emails daily.
- Maintained, organized and tracked weather event data using a company-made multi-work stations similar to AWIPS.
- Send long and short range synoptic forecasts using numerical modeling techniques to directly route ships
- Work toward improving the understanding of meteorological processes by analyzing and interpreting both observations and models and integrating this knowledge into model ensemble post-processing procedures that could be run in an operational environment.
- Monitor ships routes, fuel usage, time, and waypoints.
- Problem solve incorrect position reports and inaccurate computer calculations.
- Using calculations to problem solve ship positions
Internship, Assistant Teacher
Sant 'Anna Institute
05.2022 - 07.2022
- 30+ hours/week
- No pay
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Interacted with students, provided daily weather forecasts for field trips.
- Worked with teacher to coordinate activities for classes.
- Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration entitled "Curtis's Corner"
- Daily weather forecasts
- Created ePortfolio
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
Study Abroad Student
Sant'Anna Institute
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Introduction to Volcanology class
- 15+ hours/week
- No pay
- Presented PowerPoint presentation on effects of volcanoes on climate, sharpened skills (adaptability, problem solving, organizational)
- Experienced numerous field trips to Mt. Vesuvius, Lattari Mountain Range and their affects on local climate
- Did daily weather forecasts for SAI
- Participated in seminar classes with enthusiasm and respect towards fellow students
- Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals
- Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues and provide assistance.
Sports Manager
Bay De Noc Community College
08.2017 - 05.2020
- 25+ hours/week
- No Pay
- Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous.
- Inspected sporting equipment and participants to check compliance with event and safety regulations.
- Video taped games
Education
Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2022
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bay De Noc Community College
Escanaba, MI05.2020
Skills
- Team Contribution
- Operations Analysis
- Operational Efficiency
- Operational Planning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Weather Forecasts
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Customer Communication
- Understanding of convective, boundary layer, and sever weather processes
- Meteorological Data Interpretation
- Critical Thinking
Additional Information
- American Meteorological Society Member
- WX Challenge Participant
- Study Abroad Summer 2021
- Student Manager Men's College Basketball (3 years)
- Received Allen Staver Meteorology Fund Scholarship
- Received General Meteorology Scholarship
Timeline
Volunteer
National Weather Service
11.2023 - Current
Meteorologist
Weather Routing Inc.
10.2022 - 10.2023
Internship, Assistant Teacher
Sant 'Anna Institute
05.2022 - 07.2022
Study Abroad Student
Sant'Anna Institute
05.2021 - 07.2021
Sports Manager
Bay De Noc Community College
08.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Northern Illinois University
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bay De Noc Community College
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