Michael Kroll is seeking employment as a meteorologist. He is expected to graduate from Valparaiso University in May 2015 with a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology and a GPA of 3.0. His relevant coursework includes severe storm prediction and nowcasting, meteorological instrumentation, and dynamics. He has work experience as a warehouse manager and assistant coordinator, and skills in Linux, GEMPAK, weather instrumentation, map analysis, and storm spotting.

1. Michael R. Kroll
Current Address (Until 5/20/15) Permanent Address (After 5/20/15)
1700 Chapel Drive Unit #1870 4355 W 950 N
Valparaiso IN, 46383 Lake Village IN, 46349
E-mail: michael.kroll@valpo.edu
Phone Number: 219-252-9673
Career Objective: Seeking employment as a meteorologist to utilize my forecasting,
communication, and analytical skills.
Education: Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN
Bachelorof Science – expected graduation date: May 17th, 2015
Major: Meteorology
Cumulative GPA: 3.0/4.0
Relevant Courses: MET 279 – Severe Storm Prediction and Nowcasting
 Learned to identify and forecast severe weather. Able to identify
conditions leading up to severe weather accurately predicting locations
that need to take shelter. Safety precautions were also covered in depth.
MET 335 – Meteorological Instrumentation
 Gained knowledge and operational skills in meteorological
instrumentation. Able to identify, calibrate, assemble, and operate a
variety of instruments. Launched weather balloon and used data to plot
Skew-Ts.
MET 372/372 -- Dynamics I/II
 Studies emphasized quasi-geostrophic dynamics; wave motions,
barotropic and baroclinic instabilities; cyclones,air masses,fronts and
frontogenesis,various development theories; cyclone climatologies, jet
streaks, and secondary thermal circulations. Course included laboratory
case studies, exercises, and weather discussions focused on these topics.
Work Experience: Warehouse Manager,W. Szany Fireworks 2007-2013
 Hired and supervised ten employees in a working environment
 Scheduled, organized, and advertised fireworks show
 Collaborated with the owner on setting prices for the fireworks
Assistant Coordinator, Valparaiso University 2013-Present
 Assists the Resident Learning Coordinator with the general
coordination and management of the residential staff
 Organized twenty programs and activities in an academic year
 Adviser for House Council and Judicial Board
 Hires and manages Desk Attendants forthe academic year
Skills:
 Possesses the ability to work both cohesively within a team and
independently
 Proficient in Linux and GEMPAK
 Can decode and write METARs and TAFs
 Familiar with leading a weather discussion
 Proficient in hand analysis of weather maps
 Proficient with weather instrumentation
 Ability to work in a fast-paced,dynamic environment
 Storm Spotter Certified