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Chris Potter

Barrie,ON

Summary

Accomplished Meteorologist with a proven track record at BellMedia/CP24, adept in satellite imagery analysis and broadcasting. Leveraged skills in radar interpretation and atmospheric analysis to enhance weather prediction accuracy by 30%. Excelled in delivering engaging, live updates and training peers, showcasing exceptional analytical and communication abilities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Meteorologist/Weather Anchor

BellMedia/CP24
07.2008 - 05.2024
  • Studied and interpreted synoptic reports, maps, photographs and prognostic charts to predict long and short range weather conditions. Performed live, on air hits every 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Enhanced community outreach efforts through educational presentations and workshops, promoting awareness of meteorology concepts.
  • Utilized cutting-edge graphics to provide enjoyable and easy-to-understand forecasts for viewers.

Meteorologist

CityNews Toronto
09.2007 - 07.2008
  • Developed comprehensive weather reports for diverse audiences, enhancing understanding and preparedness.
  • Increased public safety by issuing accurate and timely warnings for extreme weather conditions.
  • Scheduled and performed community outreach through public appearances, school visits and station tours to increase station awareness.
  • Created severe weather hazard maps to inform viewers of future events using [Software].

Weather Briefer/Commercial Services Meteorologist

Pelmorex/Weather Network
05.2004 - 07.2007
  • Improved weather forecasting accuracy by utilizing advanced meteorological tools and data analysis techniques.
  • Scheduled and performed community outreach through public appearances, school visits and station tours to increase station awareness.
  • Conducted thorough research on atmospheric phenomena to contribute to the advancement of meteorology knowledge.
  • Promoted transparency in weather reporting by maintaining open channels of dialogue with local media outlets during high-impact events.

Supervisor/Head Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor

HRM/Sackville Sports Stadium
08.1997 - 05.2004
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Major Physics, Minor Math, Diploma in Meteorology

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
05.2004

High School Diploma -

Millwood High School
Middle Sackville, NS
06.1999

Skills

  • Satellite Imagery Analysis
  • Radar Interpretation
  • Environmental data analysis
  • Numerical Weather Prediction
  • Teaching and training
  • Data Interpretation
  • Weather forecasts
  • Atmospheric analysis
  • Synoptic meteorology
  • Broadcasting
  • Severe Weather Prediction
  • Mesoscale modeling

Accomplishments

    Developed and designed all weather graphics for on-air use. Won Best Newscast with CTV Toronto for Barrie Tornado of July, 2021.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Meteorologist/Weather Anchor

BellMedia/CP24
07.2008 - 05.2024

Meteorologist

CityNews Toronto
09.2007 - 07.2008

Weather Briefer/Commercial Services Meteorologist

Pelmorex/Weather Network
05.2004 - 07.2007

Supervisor/Head Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor

HRM/Sackville Sports Stadium
08.1997 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Major Physics, Minor Math, Diploma in Meteorology

Dalhousie University

High School Diploma -

Millwood High School

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