PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Emmy Award–winning meteorologist with 15+ years of operational forecasting experience and nearly a decade in broadcast television. Forecasted weather across 17+ countries and three ocean basins, with deep expertise in Western Pacific typhoon forecasting, aviation meteorology, and severe weather coverage. Proven communicator on-air, in the field, and across digital platforms. Decorated U.S. Navy meteorologist with real-world experience supporting humanitarian operations and disaster response.
CORE SKILLS
Broadcast Meteorology (TV & Digital)
Operational & Aviation Forecasting
Typhoon & Tropical Cyclone Analysis
Severe Weather Coverage
Environmental & Aerial Videography
Drone Operations (FAA Licensed)
Video Editing & Digital Content Creation
Long-Range & Impact-Based Forecasting
Client & Stakeholder Briefings
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
First Coast News (WTLV/WJXX) – Jacksonville, FL
Freelance Broadcast Meteorologist | 2020 – Present
On-air meteorologist covering Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia
Produce digital weather content, explainer videos, and short-form science segments for FirstCoastNews.com
Deliver impactful forecasts across broadcast, web, and social platforms
WesternPacificWeather.com
Founder & Lead Forecaster | 2009 – Present
Provide specialized typhoon forecasting and analysis across East Asia and the Western Pacific
Host and produce a YouTube channel with 100,000+ subscribers
Recognized expert in Western Pacific tropical meteorology
Deliver educational and operational-level forecasts to a global audience
U.S. Navy – Naval Station Jacksonville / Mayport, FL
Operational Weather Forecaster | 2019 – 2022
Provided aviation and maritime meteorological support for NAS Jacksonville and NS Mayport
Produced TAFs, METARs, en-route forecasts, and daily operational briefings
Issued local severe weather advisories and warnings
Supported flight operations and base safety planning
Freelance Consulting Meteorologist
Dates Concurrent
Provide weather consulting for agriculture, maritime, and planning clients
Develop custom graphics, weather briefings, videos, and long-range forecasts
Support decision-making for weather-sensitive operations
WHEC News 10 (NBC) – Rochester, NY
Meteorologist / Weather MMJ | 2017 – 2019
On-air meteorologist delivering forecasts from studio and field
Shot, edited, and reported weather packages independently
Part of an Emmy Award–winning newscast (2017) for flash flood coverage
Covered severe winter storms, flooding, and high-impact weather
NHK World – Tokyo, Japan
Broadcast Meteorologist | 2012 – 2017
On-air meteorologist for NHK World, the largest broadcaster in East Asia
Delivered global weather coverage with emphasis on Japan and Western Pacific meteorology
Produced and edited weather-related news stories worldwide
Covered major typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic activity
Freelance Videographer & Broadcast Meteorologist
2014 – Present
Provided on-the-ground coverage during typhoons, snowstorms, floods, and volcanic eruptions
Footage featured on The Weather Channel, CNN, NHK, BBC, ABC Australia, The Guardian, and The Science Channel
Shot and produced storm coverage for international media outlets
U.S. Navy – Japan (Western Pacific)
Operational Weather Forecaster | May 2009 – 2012
Forecasted weather for the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans
Delivered daily briefings to Pacific Fleet leadership
Produced navigation, aviation, and shipboard weather products
Naval Pacific Fleet Weather Forecaster during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake & Tsunami
Provided real-time meteorological support during the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, including wind analysis and radiation dispersion forecasting
Awarded Naval Achievement Medal for exceptional support during recovery of Korean naval vessel PCC-772 (2010)
U.S. Navy – Naval Station Mayport, FL
Assistant Weather Forecaster | July 2005 – July 2008
Provided aviation meteorological support including TAFs, METARs, and en-route forecasts
Delivered daily local forecasts and advised on warning/advisory issuance
Supported flight operations and base safety
AWARDS & HONORS
Emmy Award – Weather Coverage (2017)
Multiple Naval Achievement Medals – Operational Meteorology
Recognition for disaster response and humanitarian weather support
CERTIFICATIONS
FAA Licensed Drone Pilot (Part 107)
Operational & Aviation Meteorology (U.S. Navy)
DIGITAL PRESENCE
Facebook: 250,000+ followers
YouTube: 100,000+ subscribers
Global audience focused on local and international weather education
