Summary

Significant experience working under stressful conditions; proven ability to make responsible decisions in pressure situations. Conversely, also enjoy public and motivational speaking and serving as master of ceremony.

A determined team player and goal-oriented communicator with a strong focus on humanity.

Work Experience

Meteorologist WALA-TV/Fox 10 February 2007 to Present
Morning and/or Evening Weather Forecaster
Responsible for:
• Analyzing data; creating forecasts
• Creating on-air show
• On-call for severe weather conditions
• Updating WeatherNow Cox Cable Station forecast; weather updates for Twitter &
  Facebook accounts
• Contributing to fox10tv.com weather page

Reporter WALA-TV/ Fox 10 February 2007 to Present
Morning and/ or Evening Reporter
• Finding leads and developing story ideas
• Writing and editing stories
• Delivering live reports
• Accuracy and timelines of all information
• Responsible for information on fox10tv.com; breaking news & updates
• Significant experience with internet storytelling
* In charge of a weekly entertainment segment & participate in a weekly radio program

Education

Mississippi State University, B.S. 2009
• Broadcast Meteorology
University of South Alabama, B.A. 2007
• Major in Communications, Minor in Meteorology

Activities and Achievements

President, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, 2005-2006.
President, American Meteorological Society, Mobile Chapter 2005-2006.

chasity byrd

 Mobile, AL

Represented by:

Liz Sherwin
Napoli Management Group
 (310) 385 - 8243
sherwinL@tvtalent.com