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BRIAN NEUDORFF Twin Falls, Idaho | 585 - 748 - 7056 Email: [email protected] Twitter: http://twitter.com/BNeudorffKMVT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/boilerweatherman Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Br ianNeudorffweather SUMMARY Certified broadcast meteorologist with over 17 years of broadcasting and forecasting experience ranging from severe Midwestern storms and lake effect snow to mountain meteorology. I have a very energetic and inviting personal ly that connects very well with viewers, along with a strong social media presence. I listen, engage and allow viewers to participate and feel like they are part of the broadcast. I also use innovative and creative graphics to tell a strong weather story. Looking to grow as a meteorologist and take my career to the next level. Credentials include: ● Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (Seal #527) , American Meteorological Society (2011) ● Seal of Approval , National Weather Association (2009) ● Bachelor of Science , Synoptic Meteorology, Purdue University (2001) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Chief Meteorologist KMVT - TV/KSVT - TV - Twin Falls, Idaho - May, 2011 – Present ● METEOROLOGY ANALYSIS AND BROADCASTING: Interpret, analyze and integrate meteorological data from variou s sources to assess the current and forecast weather situation. Generate current, forecast and educational meteorological graphics to present a weather story for news broadcasts. Create supplemental weather content in the form of informative, captivating a nd educational videos, broadcasts, social media and weather blogs. ● SEVERE WEATHER COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT: Assist local National Weather Service offices by providing real - time weather information from viewers and ground observations during severe weath er events that help determine the need for warnings, statements or advisories and the need for issuing or updating public National Weather Service forecasts. Share viewer and community storm reports, photos and videos to help with severe weather verificati on. ● TEAM BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP: Build a trustworthy and dependable weather department by training and mentoring meteorologists, weathercasters and reporters on how to forecast, present and communicate the weather and its impacts. Craft and implement an i mpact - based weather philosophy for the weather department and internal and external communications and presentations. Work with management to develop station’s severe weather broadcast policy. Provide severe weather briefings to station managers, reporters and weather staff on severe weather coverage before, during and after severe weather events and how to communicate the threats and information to our public and community. ● IMPACT - BASED DECISION SUPPORT: Weather - Ready Nation ambassador providing weather b riefings, impact communication and guidance to the public, county emergency managers and local city officials before severe weather events. Coordinate with school officials on possible weather - related school closings. Advise event coordinators on current weather and forecasts for local concerts, fireworks, festivals and sporting events. ● SOCIAL MEDIA: Use social media (Facebook, Facebook Live, Twitter and Instagram) to engage and interact with the local community and becoming a trusted local weather source by going beyond the forecast, answering meteorological questions, weather education and conveying specific weather impacts and threats in easy to understand language. ● COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION: Partner with local school districts for career days as well as additional Brian T. Neudorff - 585 - 748 - 7056 classroom educational presentations for grades K - 12 that range from careers in meteorology to basic weather - related state standards. Perform public outreach through participating in various community groups and charities. Work with local National Weather Service office in promoting and educating the public through storm spotter training and weather awareness weeks. NASCAR WXMAN - Freelance Meteorologist/Writer/Broadcaster - July 2008 – Present ● Create and distribute weekly weather forecasts for all major NASCAR events through social media such as Twitter to over 38,500 followers across the country as well as Facebook . Use Twitter and syndicated posts to communicate with NASCAR Fans, media, ticket holders, teams and officials to update, in real - time, impact - based decision support and potential severe weather danger. Provided weather forecasts for NASCAR, Triple Crown, College Football, PGA, NFL, and other various sports through SBNation.com. Provided radio weather forecast on Sirius/XM NASCAR channel the Morning Drive and pre - race weather coverage for the Performance Racing Network. Morning Meteorologist - WROC - TV (CB S) - Rochester, New York - 2008 – 2011 ● Worked with chief meteorologist on providing consistent daily weather forecasts. Help television station develop its social media presence on twitter. Weekend Meteorologist / IT/ Web Manager - WJET - TV (ABC)/ WFXP ( FOX) - Erie, Pennsylvania - 2003 – 2007 ● Provided weather broadcasts for weekend weather newscasts. Filled in on various weathercasts for morning and evening meteorologists. Assisted evening and morning meteorologist in creating on air weather graphics. Wor ked with chief engineer on various IT and computer technical issues and computer maintenance. Weekend Meteorologist / Reporter / Photographer - KFYR - TV NBC - Bismarck, North Dakota - 2001 – 2002 ● Provided weather broadcasts for weekend weather newscasts. Filled in on various weathercasts for morning and evening meteorologists. General assignment reporter covering a wide assortment of topics and stories from everyday events to weather related stories and segments. SKILLS ● COMMUNICATOR: Using plain langu age, convey hourly and daily weather impacts to the public, weather team, management, co - workers and, as needed, event coordinators, city officials, and emergency managers through various platforms like direct contact, television and social media. Frequent ly speaking to schools and civic groups on weather safety, education, and other meteorological topics. Write news and weather stories and weather blog on station website, authored popular weather - related column for local newspaper for three years, and vari ous social media updates. ● SOCIAL MEDIA LEADER: Leads all on - air talent with twitter and Facebook followers and engagement. Recognized by public as a local go - to weather source in the community. Frequently used as an example on how to successfully use social media by managers. Cons istently rank top five in social media engagement in broadcast market. Brian T. Neudorff - 585 - 748 - 7056 ● VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY EDITING: Adept at Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, Cyber Director video editing software, iMovie on iPhone ● SKILLED WEATHER GRAPHICS CREATOR: WSI MAX, GRLevel 3 rada r, GREarth, TechSmith Snagit Editor, BeFunky Collage Maker, Accuweather Cinema Live EDUCATION Purdue University, West Lafayette ● Bachelor of Science in Synoptic Meteorology (2001) COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP ● Education Outreach - Visit numerous schools, cla ssrooms, day camps, career fairs to educate students (Pre - K through High School) on weather related topics and safety ● Board Member of Idaho Press Club ● Special Olympics - Announcer for Idaho Special Olympics State Summer Games 2017 & 2018. Announcer distric t winter games 2017. ● Magic Valley Festival of Giving – Board member 2016 - 2018, Gala emcee and host 2014 to 2017. Organization raises money for 20 plus non - profits in the Magic Valley. ● March of Dimes – 2 - time Ambassador Family and 2 nd highest individual fu ndraiser in the state of Idaho 2012. ● Boy Scouts of America, Snake River Council – Emcee of Silver Beaver award dinner ● Walk to End Alzheimer – Local announcer & media partner 2017 and 2018 ● Participation in church Thanksgiving Musical & Easter worship celeb rations as orchestra member AWARDS Idaho Press Club ● Best Weathercast Division B, 2014, 2015 2016 Idaho State Broadcasters Association ● Runner - Up Best Weather 2018 .