Meteorologist Rhonda A. Lee
Over 20 years in the news business, more than 5 years forecasting for you
EDUCATION
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
Summer, 2009
Geosciences/Broadcast Meteorology Program
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MANHATTAN, KANSAS
May, 1997
B.A. Journalism and Mass Communications
in the Electronic Media
Strong Minor: American Ethnic Studies
EXPERIENCE
KTBS-TV SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
Jan. 2012- Dec. 2012
Meteorologist
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Responsible for all weathercasts on all AM and PM weekend shows
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Live on-location weather reports for special events and special weather coverage on main channel and 24 hour digital channel
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Maintain station’s news website, Facebook page, and Twitter feed
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Plan and produce weather-specific news stories for air
KXAN-TV AUSTIN, TEXAS
Jun. 2010- Sept. 2011
Meteorologist
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Responsible for weathercasts on vibrant weekend show
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Propelled show to inaugural #1 in ratings in May, 2011
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Live on-location weather reports for special events and special weather coverage
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Maintain station’s news website, and weather blog
NEWS 12 NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Jul. 2009- Jun. 2010
Freelance Meteorologist
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Responsible for prime weathercasts for 24-hour borough specific news channel
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Live on-location weather reports for special events or weather coverage
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Fill-in for other stations within the network
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Severe weather coverage
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Help maintain the station’s website, and weather blog
KNOE-TV CHANNEL 8 NEWS (CBS) MONROE, LOUISIANA
Jan. 2008-Jun. 2009
Weekend Meteorologist
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Main weekend weather anchor
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Responsible for creating an accurate forecast for the “Weather Authority” team using WSI, and Titan True View Doppler Radar
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During the week occasionally write and report weather related news packages for newscasts, often going live on the scene or in studio during and after severe or inconvenient weather
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Fill-in for other Meteorologists when they are absent from their shifts
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Make public appearances on the station’s behalf
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Help maintain the station’s weather website by constantly updating information
WHBQ-TV CHANNEL 13 NEWS (FOX O&O) MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
Apr. 2005- Jan. 2008
Senior Assignment Editor/Part-time Weather Producer
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Main responsibilities include assigning reporters and photographers to breaking news events, press conferences, and scheduling interviews; while generating ideas and cultivating contacts
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Seek out live opportunities, plan and coordinate live shots for weather team
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Field produce weather live shoots for weather team for 5pm and 9pm newscasts
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Assist weekend meteorologist in show production
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Establish good relations and do daily beat checks with public safety agencies
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Daily communication with the public who report important news items
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Responsible for arranging long distance communications (like satellite or fiber feeds) with news agencies like FOX national, CNN, NNS, or other local or national affiliates
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Act as the public relations coordinator for the station on special news events during live broadcasts
MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
Oct. 2004-Feb. 2005
Executive Aide to Board of Commissioners
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Work very closely with other MCS departments to control and maintain a positive public relations image for the elected Commissioners by speech and editorial writing, and media relations duties
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Responsible for daily operations of very busy office for 9 elected city officials
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Supervisor of staff within that office
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Attend, help facilitate and plan bi-weekly public Board meetings, and committee meetings; arrange travel and coordinate ceremonies and receptions for the Commissioners
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Maintain daily schedules for all 9 Commissioners
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Responsible for instituting various standards and processes within the office
MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
Oct. 2003-Aug. 2004
Public Information Officer/Director of Media/Public Relations
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Responsible for daily media and public relations operations for Memphis Police Department
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Answered directly to city’s Chief of Police Services
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Served as on-the-record spokesperson for the Department generating several media alerts and releases a day, and made the scenes of crimes for comment to the press
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Initiated local and national coverage for MPD officials and events
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Single-handedly produced monthly 30-minute public affairs television show for Chief of Police
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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American Meteorological Society (Seal applied for, pending)
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National Weather Association
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National Association of Black Journalists
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Society of Professional Journalists
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated