1. Ross Braatz
122 Craig Avenue (262) 719-6880
Madison, WI 53705 metalman1350@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science – Atmospheric Science 16 May 2015
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (Sept. 2011- May 2015)
24 semester hours earned in relation to major: Atmosphere and Oceanic dynamics,
Radiation, Radar and Satellite Meteorology, Synoptic and Mesoscale Meteorology
Analysis.
RELEVANT COURSE WORK
Key Course Work Focus Areas:
- Atmospheric soundings
- Data collection and analysis within the laboratory (2 years experience)
- METARS
- Skilled in Mountain Meterology
- Image and sensor data validation and analysis
- Thermal, geostrophic, ageostrophic, and temperature advection analysis
- Atmospheric motion and vector analysis supporting predictive modeling
- Event and case study review validating current weather models and approaches
- Defended in peer and faculty review actual weather forecasts out to five days
Specific Technology, Tools, or Techniques Experience:
- Python (Developed atmospheric analyses)
- Highly skilled in short range and long range model analyses.
- GOES (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite) Data
- RADAR and DUAL POL RADAR
- GEMPAK (General Meteorology Package). 2 years experience of Shell Scripting
- Radiosondes
- Developed hydrographs containing past to present data
- Highly skilled in computer processing programs (Word, excel,spreadsheet)
- Some experience troubleshooting electronics
Notable Accomplishment:
Because of my extreme PASSION for the weather, I have several years of forecasting
experience for friends and family outings. I also have a Weather Blog on Facebook that
I use to show my OWN graphics and forecasts during weather events across the US. I
utilize that Blog to teach the basics of weather. www.facebook.com/rossweatherpage

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Member(Driver) of storm team that determined the distance and direction of the tornadic
event on 9 April 2015 in real time using data from the Storm Prediction Center. Actions
of the team resulted in the first tornado warning to the storm that later devastated
Fairdale, Illinois.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate (Part Time). Menards, Inc., 430 Commerce Drive, Madison, WI 53719
(August 2006- Present)
Provide customer service
Assemble department and seasonal displays
Assistant Manager. Menards, Inc., 1357 Capitol Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072
(February 2006-August 2006)
Managed twenty two (22) associates
Forklift operator
Assigned lists of duties performed on a daily basis
Validated merchandise delivery using bills of lading
Sales Associate (Full Time). Menards, Inc., 1357 Capitol Dr., Pewaukee, WI 53072
(May 2003-February 2006)
Provided customer service
JOB RELATED ACTIVITIES
2007-2009 Volunteer Weather Spotter (Waukesha County, WI) National Weather
Service
2013-15 – Participant in Weather Challenge forecasting competition sponsored by
University of Oklahoma
Forecaster for My Weather Concierge App (1 year)
Member of American Meteorological Society (AMS)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I am dedicated to a career path in meteorology, driven by my PASSION for weather, as
well as, the challenges of recording, understanding, and forecasting weather activity
and the resulting events. With five years full time work experience prior to college and
part time throughout college I bring the value of a mature, accountable, and
experienced team player to your organization.
I consider demonstrations within the laboratory experience in preparing for or within the
field.
I am willing to relocate anywhere.

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