Electronic Resume



Justin S Rudicel-Electronic Resume
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Cellular 317-213-7839
622 SW Bishop Rd, apt F13
Lawton, Ok 73501
Chasingthemeso@gmail.com

Work History


KSWO-TV (7News) Chief Meteorologist July 2011 to Present
KSWO-TV 7 ABC, Lawton, Oklahoma

KSWO-TV (7News) Weekday Morning Meteorologist Sept 2008 to July 2011
KSWO-TV 7 ABC, Lawton, Oklahoma

KSWO-TV (7News) Weekend Meteorologist December 2007 to Sept 2008
KSWO-TV 7 ABC, Lawton, Oklahoma

• As a SkyWARN 7 Meteorologist, I forecast the weather for twenty-nine counties in Oklahoma and Texas.

• Update radio forecasts, website forecasts, video webcasts, and our 24/7 weather channel

• Execute breaking weather cut-ins during tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and winter weather warnings

• Observe severe weather from the field, while delivering on-air phoners and reporting to the National Weather Service

• Co-produce an annual hour-long severe weather documentary, “Fifth Season”

• Present school and community talks on weather information, weather safety, and careers in meteorology

Newslink Indiana September 2005 to December 2007
WIPB-TV 2 PBS, Muncie, Indiana

• Built graphics using Weather Service Incorporated

• Delivered on-air weathercasts using my own forecast for the public of East Central Indiana

WISH-TV Internship May 2007 to August 2007
WISH-TV Indianapolis, Indiana

Education
B.S., Meteorology and Climatology December 2007
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana

B.S., Tourism, Conventions and Event Management May 2005
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana

Special Qualifications
• Experienced in the operation of Weather Central Live, 3D:Live, and Genesis weather graphics

• Proficient in the operation of Baron’s VIPIR and Fast Trac also Weather Central’s ESP radar display software

• Licensed amateur radio operator (call sign KF5BBS)

• Extensive training on Weather Service Incorporated equipment through one-on-one instruction and numerous seminars

Exhibitions
American Meteorological Society Annual Conference
January 2007 San Antonio, Texas

Affiliations
● Member - American Meteorological Society

● Member - National Weather Association

• Member - Ball State Storm Chase Team. Delaware County, 2005 to 2007.

- Storm spotter serving Delaware County and helping local law enforcement with severe weather storm spotting

• Historical Committee Chairperson – Ball State Storm Chase Team

Awards
● 2006-2007 David L Odom award for outstanding service in Meteorology and Climatology from Ball State University

(References Available Upon Request)