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Matthew H. Visscher

Matthew H. Visscher

4239 Menga Dr. Schenectady,NY

Summary

To find a career opportunity as an on-camera meteorologist in a Top 20 DMA and apply personal skills and experience to keep the public informed regarding severe weather events.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Radio-TV Services

NYS Assembly
02.2006 - Current
  • Oversees day-to-day operations.
  • Supervises six employees.
  • Schedules weekly Assembly member radio and television interviews.
  • Delegates coverage of 25 press conferences and other legislative events annually.
  • Approves time sheets and PTO.
  • Assists in all facets of radio and television production.
  • Cultivates a positive work environment that encourages employee engagement and boosts overall team morale.
  • Enhances team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Meteorologist

WGDJ
01.2021 - 01.2022


  • Monitored and observed local weather patterns.
  • Reviewed information from radar and satellite imagery to compile and analyze data for weather reports.
  • Wrote and recorded 30 second weather reports for broadcast.
  • Anchored live weather segments during severe weather situations.
  • Increased public safety by issuing accurate and timely warnings for extreme weather conditions.

Freelance On-Camera Meteorologist

Spectrum News
01.2005 - 11.2014
  • Reviewed information from radar and satellite imagery, weather reporting agencies and air station observations to compile and analyze data for weather reports.
  • Created severe weather hazard maps to inform viewers of future events using WSI software.
  • Utilized cutting-edge graphics to provide enjoyable and easy-to-understand forecasts for viewers.
  • Operated computer graphic equipment to produce weather reports and maps for analysis.
  • Provided live and pre-recorded weather coverage in the Albany and Hudson Valley television markets.
  • Presented wall-to-wall live coverage updates on-air and online in two markets simultaneously.
  • Increased public safety by issuing accurate and timely warnings for extreme weather conditions.
  • Posted daily weather information to social media platforms to keep public informed.
  • Scheduled and performed community outreach through public appearances, school visits and station tours to increase station awareness.

Education

Associate of Science - Nutrition

Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NY
05-2017

Certificate - Geosciences/Meteorology

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
01.2002

Certificate - Broadcast Communications

The New School of Radio & Television
Albany
01.1998

Skills

  • Excellent Communication and Writing Skills
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Government relations
  • Media relations
  • Task delegation
  • Industry knowledge
  • Operations management
  • Staff management
  • Conscientious and Hard Working
  • Relationship building

Accomplishments

  • Worked as a radio broadcaster for nine years serving in the role of producer, news writer, reporter and meteorologist.
  • Employed as a television meteorologist for nearly ten years.
  • Provided coverage for multiple television markets.
  • Completed a certificate in Radio and Television Broadcasting.
  • Obtained a certificate in Broadcast Meteorology.
  • Took a seminar on effective management and leadership.

Demo Reel

https://youtu.be/uzMKLDREHFQ

Timeline

Meteorologist

WGDJ
01.2021 - 01.2022

Director, Radio-TV Services

NYS Assembly
02.2006 - Current

Freelance On-Camera Meteorologist

Spectrum News
01.2005 - 11.2014

Associate of Science - Nutrition

Schenectady County Community College

Certificate - Geosciences/Meteorology

Mississippi State University

Certificate - Broadcast Communications

The New School of Radio & Television

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