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Jacob Disinger

Boonville

Summary

Qualified Meteorologist with solid foundation in atmospheric sciences and weather analysis. Adept at interpreting complex meteorological data to inform accurate weather forecasting and climate studies. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing predictive models and conducting in-depth research.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Warrick County Health Department
10.2024 - Current
  • Conducted after-action reviews following incidents or exercises, identifying areas requiring improvement and modifying plans accordingly.
  • Enhanced emergency response capabilities by developing and implementing comprehensive preparedness plans.
  • Increased community awareness of emergency preparedness through targeted outreach programs and educational materials.
  • Instituted performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of ongoing emergency preparedness initiatives continuously.

Lead Student Emergency Management Operator

WKU DSOC
10.2021 - 05.2024
  • Schedule personnel for EOC Operations
  • Coordinate with other campus entities to help ensure smooth operation of events
  • Provide weather decision support for events

General Forecaster

WKU White Squirrel Weather
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Analyzed weather patterns for accurate forecast predictions.
  • Lead forecast discussions for peers and industry leaders
  • Prepared detailed weather reports to inform public and media.

Contributor / Content Moderator

WxornotBG
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • Write forecast discussion blogs for the public to receive critical weather information.
  • Provide live coverage during severe weather and winter weather events.
  • Conduct social media operations during weather events and in preparation for events.

Education

Certificate - Geographical Information Science

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Meteorology

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05-2024

Certificate - Emergency Management & Disaster Science

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05-2024

Skills

  • Emergency management
  • Forecasting
  • GIS
  • Recovery planning
  • Damage assessment
  • Information Technology
  • Social Media
  • AI

Accomplishments

- 2021-2024 WKU Athletics and Campus Events – DSS

- 2021 BG Tornado Damage Survey – NWS LMK

- 2022 USA Games, Orlando Florida - DSS

- 2022, 2023 Chicago Marathon - DSS

- 2022 MSU Severe Weather Symposium – Speaker

- 2022 KenTenn - Speaker

2022 WKU Shaquille O’Neal Concert - DSS

- 2022 NWA Annual Meeting – Speaker

- 2023 NWA Annual Meeting - Attendee

- 2023 WKU Jordan Davis Concert- DSS

- 2023 WKU Jack Harlow Concert- DSS

- 2023 Dubois County Tornado Survey – NWS LMK

- 2023 NWS Summer Volunteership – NWS PAH

- 2024 Warrick County Tornado Survey – NWS PAH

Timeline

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Warrick County Health Department
10.2024 - Current

Lead Student Emergency Management Operator

WKU DSOC
10.2021 - 05.2024

General Forecaster

WKU White Squirrel Weather
09.2021 - 05.2024

Contributor / Content Moderator

WxornotBG
01.2021 - 05.2024

Certificate - Geographical Information Science

Western Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science - Meteorology

Western Kentucky University

Certificate - Emergency Management & Disaster Science

Western Kentucky University
Jacob Disinger