Resume AMS Meteorologist EXPERIENCE KSHB-TV Kansas City, MO November 2022 - April 2024 Chief Meteorologist Devised an exclusive Winter Storm Impact Scale, creating a quick, concise, and easy to understand advanced warning system utilizing supporting graphics to inform viewers of when, where, and how an upcoming storm will impact them. Initiated creation of Severe Weather Coverage Guidelines, implementing effectively through team collaboration. Transformed and increased team’s productivity by expanding workstations, streamlining office, and modernizing workflow. Created daily, seasonal, and special projects for comprehensive weather forecasts through effective team collaboration. Offered coverage across all platforms, including Linear TV, OTT, and social media. Collaborated with producers and reporters, coordinating, creating, verifying, and enhancing weather stories outside traditional weathercast. Enhanced forecasting knowledge by fostering relationships with local National Weather Service office, learning latest research and forecasting techniques, improving community safety and outreach. Primary contact with graphics vendor, Baron Weather Created opportunities for team to further improve and showcase talents Kansas City Chiefs: Provided forecasts for Brian Shafar, Senior Director of Team Security, to guarantee team and fan safety Kansas City Royals and Monarchs: Produced and presented in-game forecasts KGO-TV, KGO-AM San Francisco, CA January 2007 - November 2022 Dayside Meteorologist (AM Jan 2007 - December 2021) Collaborated with weather team to produce an exclusive Storm Impact Scale, a quick, concise, and easy to understand advanced warning system utilizing supporting graphics to inform viewers of when, where, and how an upcoming storm will impact them. Led television and social media response for a 100-year flood affecting Northern California and San Francisco Bay area. Provided extensive social media reports of damages and aftershocks from a STRONG 6.0 Magnitude Napa earthquake. Special weather report coverage communicated long-term effects of record-setting wildfires and California climate change for initial and continuing coverage. KMSP-TV, KLIZ-FM, KUAL-FM Minneapolis, MN December 2003 - December 2006 Weekend Meteorologist Lead non-stop coverage of severe and tornadic thunderstorm events, providing life-saving information Field reported conditions and affects from snowstorms and blizzards. WBTV-TV Charlotte, NC June 2001 - December 2003 Morning Meteorologist Field reports from Hurricane Isabell, displaying preparation, impending dangers and affects across the Carolinas. Covered local effects of multiple severe thunderstorm and tornadic events Produced special shows concerning snow and ice storms affecting areas not prepared for winter weather ramifications Provided content and analysis for several special weather specific programs. SKILLS & EXPERTISE Advanced knowledge and application of The Weather Company and Baron Lynx software AMS NEXRAD & Live Doppler Training National Weather Service Storm Spotter Training EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Atmospheric Science – University of Kansas COMMUNITY SERVICE Community Engagement Committee Member – Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America Chapter Build relationships with businesses and civic groups to secure support for fundraising and awareness activities. Increases operational improvement for team productivity and engagement, also improving team operational efficiency. Provides fundraising training to members. Advises on improving team operational efficiency. Increasing station awareness via community outreach, public appearances, school visits and station tours Emcee, facilitate and participate in numerous fundraisers, several team winning and event record-setting amounts.
Mike Nicco