Jonah Balla

45 Shawnee Drive Watchung, NJ 07069

(908) 565-1484 | jonah.a.balla@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE

A position as meteorologist where skills in computing and forecasting can be used to help with weather
forecasting duties.

EDUCATION
Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology May 2017
GPA: 3.368 / 4.0
Honors: Deans List: Fall 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2017
Relevant Coursework: Synoptic Meteorology / Climate Dynamics / Remote Sensing/Mesoscale
Meteorology/Tropical Meteorology/Hydrological Processes

WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

News 12 New Jersey Edison, NJ
Intern, Meteorology September 2015 December 2015
Assisted Meteorologist Dave Curren with updating of graphics and weather data. Was able to learn
new forecasting techniques and recording in front of weather wall.
Selected Work Experience:
o Graphics
Made visually appealing graphics for special weather events with WSI. Updated weather
data on daily weather graphics. Highly detailed oriented.
o Forecasting
Analyzed different weather data like MOS output, surface analysis, and graphic models to
formulate forecasts for New Jersey. Assessed other NOAA data like POA and NOA for
climate and winter outlook.
o Broadcasting
Performed forecasting presentation on green screen. Reenacted live environment, using
earpiece and banter. Helped with communication skills, explaining weather information to
the public.

Rutgers/RU-TV WeatherWatcher New Brunswick, NJ

Forecaster September 2013 May 2017
Conduct forecast once per week alternating between on-air forecast and technical support.
Use National Weather Service, GFS, NAM, and RPM models to help put together forecast.
Proficient in WSI graphics updating and making custom new slides.
Gained experience communicating weather forecast in front of camera and presenting to public. Use
Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to share WeatherWatcher forecast video.

LBI DreamMakers (concierge service) Barnegat Light, NJ

Manager Summer 2011 Summer 2017
Promoted to manager in Summer of 2013 due to my experience, attention to detail, and work ethic.
One of the original employees and have stuck with business as it has grown.
 Responsible for supervision and training of new employees. Customer service and relations renting
and repairing bicycles.
Packing and organizing weekly linen orders for high volume vacation rentals. Highly detailed
oriented to ensure work is completed in timely and orderly manner.
Complete high-end deliveries across 18-mile island for equipment and linens. Focus on efficiency to
ensure rentals are delivered on time for tenants and correct location.

SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Technical Skills: GEMPAK, WSI, elementary knowledge HTML, learning python online course
Activities: Rutgers Meteorology Club, RU-TV WeatherWatchers
Interests: Surfing, Running, Swimming Annual Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim, Trumpet