Chris Yates

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Career Objective 
 
To further my career as a broadcast meteorologist in a newsroom and environment that continues to present challenges.
 
Experience
 
Evening/Chief Meteorologist, Forecasted, produced and anchored weather segment during news shows (September 2009 – Current)
 
Morning and Noon Meteorologist, Forecasted, produced and anchored weather segment during news shows (August 2008 – September 2009)
 
NOCO 5 Morning Weather Show, Produced and hosted Morning weather show for sister station (NOCO 5) in Northern Colorado. (August 2009 - September 2009)
 
Experienced Storm Chaser, Chased severe storms for live coverage and video of tornados while working for KGWN using live radar and weather data (August 2008- Current)
 
- Storm Chased for a tornado research team, (June 2008)
 
24/7 Weather Intern, KMGH Channel 7, Denver (August 2007- May 2008)
 
Achievements
 
 • Awarded the American Meteorological Society CBM Seal in March of 2011.
 • Won Wyoming Association of Broadcasters Best Meteorologist/Weather personality in June of
    2010.
 
Skills/Abilities
 
 • Have the knowledge and ability to make accurate forecast based off of model output and current
    analysis.
 • Have the skill and ability to forecast and cover severe weather events.
 • Can report live on scene to cover weather stories and events.
 • Have a great understanding of Weather Central’s Live, 3d Live and Genesis.
 - Was given the title of “Graphics Expert” with development of new system for KGWN.
 • Ability to update the station’s website and station’s social networking pages quickly and efficiently,
    especially during severe weather.
 • Have basic editing skills with Final Cut Pro and Sony Vegas.
 • Have the knowledge and ability to chase severe thunderstorms
 
Education
 
Bachelor of Science, Earth Science: Meteorology Received: May, 2008
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley
 • Major: Meteorology
 
Related course work: 
 
Dynamic Meteorology I & II, Physical Meteorology, Satellite Meteorology, Synoptic Meteorology, Mesoscale Meteorology, Weather Analysis & Forecasting, Climatology, Biometeorology, and KMGH Channel 7 Denver internship.
 


Chris Yates

Represented by:

David Brunner
(610) 767 - 6183

dbandassociates@msn.com

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