​​​​Meteorologist Kevin Arnone

NEWS CHANNEL 8 ON-AIR METEOROLOGIST: April 2015- Present

 

• Developed a personalized and lifestyle approach for forecasts

• Communicated daily and frequently via social media with viewers regarding weather forecast

• Maintained stations website, use of daily mobile alerts and radio hits

• Worked a variety of shifts which include both weekday and weekend nights and mornings

• Accurately covered Connecticut’s dynamic weather such as blizzards, severe weather and tropical  

• Highly skilled in “WSI Fusion and WSI MAX” graphics for on-air broadcast

• Utilized GFS, NAM, EURO and many other weather models to solidify a forecast

• Worked with fellow Meteorologists to collaborate the most accurate and detailed forecast

• Scheduled local school visits, community events and career fairs on a weekly basis

• Anchored and produced numerous live shots covering local events and weather events

                                   

 NEWS CHANNEL 8 WEATHER PRODUCER: April 2014- Present

 

• Proficient in weather analysis and forecasting

• Helped coordinate and aid new weather graphics system

• Built and designed graphics for on-air broadcasts to be used on camera

• Handled generating weather story ideas, setting up content for newscasts

• Responsible for writing published weather related articles on a variety of topics for WXEDGE website

• Trained and managed several interns from local colleges

• Presented daily weather briefings for news, web writers, producers and station directors                    

• Incorporated “WSI Fusion” graphics for on-air broadcast

• Communicated daily via social media with viewers regarding weather forecast

• Delivered personal forecast and reflected for future growth

• Observed and assisted veteran meteorologist techniques and forecasts in determining and delivering accurate weather forecasts

• Helped to design and launch WXEDGE.COM

 

CTForecast4u.com: Personal Weather Website: Owner and Operator: April 2011-April 2014

 

• Provides exceptional weather judgments daily

• Designed and coded own personal weather website and manages website updates

• Update local clear and concise forecasts daily with written summaries

• Advertises website on local news websites and blogs for public to view

• Provides video forecasts for public viewers

• Creates weather graphics for website

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Greater New Haven Umpire Association, New Haven, CT, March 2005 to Present

Umpire

• Extensive background working with children ages 13-22

• Responsible for safety of players

• Uses best judgment to maintain order between teams

 

Amity Umpire Association, Orange, CT, April 2001 to Present

Umpire in chief

• Monitors the disciplinary actions

• Enforces the rules of the game and the grounds

• Uses admirable judgment skills while keeping integrity

• Demonstrates positive leadership roles