Margarita Arevalo
Warner Robins,Georgia
Summary
Weather forecaster with 6 years of experience monitoring and recording atmospheric occurrences. Skilled at collecting and reviewing satellite and radar images, air and surface weather station report data and weather bureau information to document meteorological events and create weather forecasts and predictions. Successful in utilizing technology and mathematics to develop weather models. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Weather Forecaster
USAF
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Lead the team in analyzing weather data, satellite imagery, radar data, and other meteorological information to create accurate short-term and long-term weather forecasts.
- Coordinate the activities of the weather forecasting team, including assigning tasks, setting goals, and providing guidance and support to team members.
- Ensure the quality and accuracy of weather products by reviewing the work of team members, conducting regular evaluations, and implementing improvements to forecasting techniques and methodologies.
- Communicate weather forecasts and related information effectively to military installations, stakeholders, and the public through reports, presentations, and other channels.
- Stay updated on advancements in meteorological science and technology, and lead efforts to incorporate new methods, models, and tools into the forecasting process.
- Work closely with other departments or organizations involved in weather forecasting, such as government agencies, research institutions, and private sector companies, to share data, expertise, and resources.
- Provide support during weather-related emergencies or severe weather events by issuing warnings, advisories, and updates to help mitigate risks and ensure public safety.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Meteorology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO06.2021
Skills
- Collect, analyze and integrate atmospheric and space environmental information into military decision-making processes
- Observe, record, and transmit surface, upper air and space environment observations
- Operate atmospheric and space-sensing instruments and computer workstations to interrogate data from weather radars, meteorological satellites, and products provided by military, national, and international weather agencies
- Use a detailed understanding of the atmosphere and space environment to translate raw data into decision-quality environmental information
- Issue advisories, watches and warnings to alert users of dangerous, inclement, or operationally significant terrestrial and space weather events
- Understand war fighter tactics, techniques and procedures to maximize air, space, cyberspace combat power
- Utilizes weather tactics, techniques, and procedures to integrate weather information into the decision-making process at all levels to mitigate and exploit weather impact on operations
- Manage weather operations, ensure quality, and adapt resources to meet mission requirements
- Satellite and radar imagery
- Numerical Weather Prediction
- Disaster preparedness
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Weather Forecaster
USAF
06.2018 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Meteorology
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Colorado Mountain College