Joseph Bauer
Forecast Meteorologist at AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions
Contact
josephbauerwx@gmail.com || (574)386-5415
Education
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science
Focus Atmospheric Science
Minor in Communication
Graduated May 2015
Experience
Forecast Meteorologist | AccuWeather : Wichita, KS | June 2015 – Present
AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions, Inc., an AccuWeather company, specializes in weather-risk management consulting and state-of-the-art weather forecasting and services to utility, transportation, manufacturing, educational and governmental clients throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. My job is to personally create and distribute forecast information to our various clients.
Forecaster | WBAA Radio : West Lafayette, IN | Feb 2013 – May 2015
My duties here include providing the local radio station with forecasts to be read on air. There are 3 updates a day required and sometimes more if there is inclement or severe weather. Usual updates involve an hour of going over current analysis plots and conditions in the listening area, followed by an analysis of numerical model data utilizing a top-down approach. Over the summer of 2014, I was working this as a paid position.
Weather Intern | WLFI-TV : West Lafayette, IN | Jan 2014 – May 2014
Worked with chief meteorologist Chad Evans on long range and winter forecasting methods. In addition, I utilized Weather Central’s Fusion graphics software to construct my own show from scratch.
Summer Student Office Associate | Purdue University | May 2013 – August 2013
Over the summer, Purdue University Residences brings in many conferences to stay in our vast network of resident halls. My job is to organize and prepare materials for an incoming conference, as well as to make sure the conference goes smoothly once they have arrived relying on good customer service skills. Being experienced in office functions, I am also a point of contact if any issues arise.
Weather Intern | WNDU-TV : South Bend, IN | May 2012 – August 2012
My main jobs were helping with forecasts and weather graphics. During severe weather events, I worked with NWS warning data and posted it directly to the station website and Facebook page. I also got experience on the green screen and updated climate data for the station via excel.
Call Center Intern | 1st Source Bank | May 2012 – August 2012
Responsibilities involved taking telephone calls for the bank to assist bank clients’ various issues with their accounts. Involved using problem solving skills, deciding quickly to solve an issue or raise it to the next level. The main traits needed for this job were customer empathy, problem solving, and computer navigation. I learned the job quickly and was always able to handle the call volume. Had 100% attendance record. Learned an immense amount about customer service here.
In addition to working here over the summer of 2011, Bank asked me to assist over the winter break in December of 2011. Demonstrates that I was a valued employee.
Extracurriculars
Purdue University Meteorological Association (PUMA)
The Purdue University Meteorological Association is a club for any student with an interest in weather. We promote academic excellence, networking and career opportunities. We are also local chapters of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. I am going into my second term as President and have had so much fun in my time managing the club. My duties as President are to report directly to the AMS and NWA, coordinate and plan group activities, preside at all group meetings, and maintain contact with the department.
In my time as President, I have managed to spark the creation of a new website, improved member attendance at national conferences and created a new fundraising event, the Annual Purdue Severe Weather Seminar.
Purdue Forecasting Club
Our Forecasting Club is a new sub-club to PUMA that was created in Fall 2013. As PUMA President, I helped than member Chase Miller to establish this club. Members have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with forecasting tools and numerical weather models all while learning the science behind it. We invite professors and upperclassmen to speak regarding various topics within forecasting.
We than forecast for our over 1.7k following Twitter page, our Facebook page, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), the Purdue Athletic department, and the Purdue Grounds department.
Purdue Catholic Students
Empowered by the Spirit, Purdue Catholic Students strives to promote an active Catholic lifestyle for students at Purdue University.
By actively living the gospel, Purdue Catholic Students is committed to building our faith community, sharing our faith, strengthening our Christian conscience, working for justice and facilitating the personal development of leaders for the future.
In my time at St. Toms, I’ve been involved in:
- Boiler Awakening Music Staff Head – Spring 2015
- Boiler Awakening Retreat Staff – Spring 2014, Fall 2014
- IGNITE Faith Sharing Group Leader – Fall 2014, Spring 2015
- Spring Break Mission Trip Participant – Spring 2013/2014/2015
- Music Ministry – Spring 2013/2014/2015, Fall 2014
Purdue Navigators
An inter-denominational campus organization that has the goal of helping people to know Christ and to help others do the same. I have been actively involved in the organization as a practicing Catholic, attending weekly meetings, and helping to lead worship and Bible studies.
EAPS Ambassador
Being proficient at public speaking and communication, since the spring of 2013, I have been leading tours of our department at Purdue.
Cary Club
After this coming year in school, I will have lived in Cary Quadrangle for 5 years of my life. Though I was only on the board of Cary Club for one year as President of Technology, I have been a member of the club for all 5 years. Working to help plan and set up events, and be helpful to the board in anyway I can.
Volunteering and Outreach Experience
Being an Atmospheric Science major, I have had many opportunities to volunteer and participate in outreach. I have volunteered with the Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and participated in a few Purdue hosted volunteer events. The experiences below are only my highlighted volunteer experiences. These experiences have greatly increased my skill in public speaking, education and management.
Meteorology Speaker | Kokomo High School | March 2015
A teacher reached out to the NWS Indy office who than contacted our department to see if there was any students interested in taking the event. On short notice, I and a couple of other students decided to participate in the event during a busy time in the semester. We talked to all of the science classes during the day and received great reviews for our talk at the end of the day. If you would like to see the recommendation that the teacher wrote, let me know!
Spring Fest Volunteer | Purdue University | April 2012, 2013, 2014
Spring Fest is an annual event showcasing the lighter side of higher education. This free event is a great opportunity for students of all ages to learn about animals, art, astronomy, and much more in two full days of hands-on activities. It’s part education, part entertainment, and all fun! I have volunteered at this event for the past 3 years now, teaching kids all about atmospheric science utilizing basic experiments.
Meteorology Speaker | Maconaquah Middle School | May 2014
A follower on our PUMA twitter page contacted us asking if a atmospheric science student would be willing to give a meteorology talk to his 8th grade students and I answered the call! I ended up speaking to all of his 8th grade classes at Maconaquah Middle School about a career in Meteorology which totaled around 200 students. I talked for the whole class period using a PowerPoint presentation I made and my enthusiasm for my field to keep students interested. I enjoyed the experience and would gladly participate in an opportunity like this again!
How-To Festival Speaker | St. Thomas Aquinas Church | January 2014
Being a member at this church and an atmospheric science major, I was asked to speak at our annual How-To Festival regarding “How-To Identify Clouds”. My talk was 45 minutes that highlighted how to properly identify the 3 major cloud groups (cirrus, cumulus, stratus). Being asked to volunteer here shows that other people recognize my skills in meteorology and my passion for outreach.
Purdue Winterization | Purdue University | November 2013, 2014
Winterization is a community service project in which students from Purdue University assist in preparing the yards and homes of the elderly and disabled in Tippecanoe County for winter. In the last two years, this has been a great way for me to meet new people while making a positive impact on our community.
Boiler Blast | Purdue University | April 2014
Boiler Blast is a one day, campus-wide event of community service in the spring. Student volunteers work on campus beautification or help out with spring chores for residents of West Lafayette. Here again, working to make a positive impact on the community.
Skills
- Meteorology
- Customer Service
- Social Media
- Public Speaking
- Weather Forecasting
- Technology and Computer Hardware
Interests
- Space Weather and Heliophysics
- Lightning
- Technology and Computer Hardware
- Backpacking, Snowboarding and Break Dancing
A Patient Scientist 