NORMAN VAN NESS
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Anchor/Meteorologist / Photog/Editor / Writer / Web Design / Reporter· Norm is a seasoned News and Media Professional with nearly 15 years of experience.
· Strong sense of community with regular speaking engagements for the Rotary Club, Exchange Club, Veteran’s groups, elementary and middle schools, including performing the Commencement address for University of Toledo.
· Master of Ceremonies, Race for the Cure
· Performed work as an electronic journalist, including videographer, editor, writer and assignment editor. Linear and non-linear editing skills utilizing both analog and digital editing techniques including Avid media software.
· Member and Seal Holder, National Weather Association
· Managerial experience managing teams of 3 to 5
EXPERIENCE:
Chief Meteorologist/News Anchor, WNWO/NBC Toledo, OH 10/2003 – Present
¨ Primary weather anchor, managing a department of three
¨ Extensive severe weather coverage in studio and in the field
¨ Designed and implemented new graphics package using Adobe Photo Shop
¨ Report and Produce weather related stories, including videography and editing
¨ Additional assignments as a News Anchor
Trustee, D.O.V.E FUND Toledo, OH 2005 - 2008
This organization serves both U.S. Veterans and works to build elementary schools, nurseries, health facilities, and clean water systems in poor regions of Vietnam. (www.dovefund.org)
¨ Web Master - re-designed website using Dreamweaver
¨ Successfully wrote a grant for this 501c3 charity
¨ Organized and participated in numerous fundraising activities
¨ Audio and visual presentations aimed at bringing awareness and donations
Chief Meteorologist, KETK/NBC Tyler/Longview, TX 07/2002 – 10/2003
¨ Weather Anchor and manager of three on-air Meteorologists
¨ Designed and implemented a new on-air graphics package
¨ Weather Central Genesis, live Baron Radar set
Assignment Editor / Fill-in Meteorologist, KDVR/Fox Denver, CO 2000 – 2002
¨ Utilized in the absence of main meteorologist during vacations and leaves
¨ Assisted weather department in severe weather coverage
¨ Assignment editor covering breaking news stories including Columbine High School shootings, Jon Benet Ramsey, and the arrests of the Texas Seven
¨ Kavourus Triton RT, live RadTech Radar set
Fill-in Meteorologist, KKTV Colorado Springs, CO 1998 – 2002
¨ Utilized extensively to cover vacations and leaves of absence
¨ Additionally covered shifts at sister station KXTK
¨ Kavourus Triton I-7 and WSI Weather Producer
· Additional work experience in both radio and television since 1994.
· Decorated service in the United States Air Force between 1987 and 1991
EDUCATION:
Certification for Broadcast Meteorology, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, 1998.
B.S., Broadcast Journalism, Minor in Economics, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, 1995.
ADDITIONAL REALAVENT EXPERIENCE:
§ Assignment Editor
Worked as an assignment editor in the Denver DMA from 1996 – 2002
Employed by KMGH, KUSA, KCNC and KDVR
§ Community Severe Weather Spotter Training
Provided supplemental instruction and training for frontline storm spotters
Trained community volunteers and volunteer firefighters
§ In school student weather safety demonstrations
Developed a multi-media presentation for elementary and middle school students
Created a video open for the presentation using Avid media software
Utilized Microsoft Power Point to facilitate instruction
§ Multiple instances of coordinating breaking and continuing news coverage across multiple organizations
Including CNN, CBS, NBC, 60 Minutes and Dateline
§ Fundraising, Public Relations work for The D.O.V.E. Fund 501c3 charity
Multiple speaking engagements on behalf of the organization
Created video and Power Point presentations to facilitate fundraising
Served as web design and internet donation coordinator for the group
§ Photographer , Videographer, Editor
Extensive still photography work including portraiture, action and landscapes
Digital photo editing utilizing Adobe Photo Shop
Video news gathering and editing under deadline for both same day and special projects
§ United States Air Force, Avionics Technician
Maintenance Technician of the Year
John Levitow Honor Graduate Award from the Air Force’s Non-Commissioned Officer Training School
Deployed to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield
· Multiple references available upon request
· Anticipating a relocation to the Rocky Mountain West in 2010
· Spouse currently living and working in the Denver Metro Area