Jillian Bohenek
jillbowx@gmail.com
Education
B.S. Degree in Meteorology, Option in Forecasting/Communications
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
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College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Academic Scholarship recipient for
the 2012-2013, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school years and Fall 2015
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Relevant Courses: Calculus I, II & III; Differential Equations,
Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science, Atmospheric Dynamics, Dynamic
Meteorology, Synoptic Meteorology, Weather Communications, Map
Analysis, Mesoscale Meteorology, Cloud Physics, Atmospheric Principles,
Radar Meteorology, Forecasting Practicum, Advanced Forecasting, Climate
Studies
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Computer Experience: Introduction to Computer Techniques for
Meteorology (Fortran90, Introduction to Matlab); Application of
Computers to Meteorology (Fortran90, Python, Matlab)
Dec 2015
B.A. Degree in Journalism, Option in Broadcasting
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
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Relevant courses: News Writing Skills, News Writing and Reporting, Radio
Reporting, Communication Law, Television Reporting, Media Ethics,
Multi-Media Journalism, Photojournalism
Dec 2015
Skills
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Proficiency in work with WSI Graphics, JVC Cameras, DSLR Cameras, Hindenburg Audio Editing Software,
Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition Audio Editing Software, Final Cut Pro, Tricaster Broadcasting System, Photography
Career History & Accomplishments
Department of Meteorology, The Pennsylvania State University – Director/Producer for Weather World
 Produced/directed and made graphics for the department weather TV show using WSI weather graphics,
Adobe Premiere Pro, Newtek Tricaster Broadcasting Equipment
 Responsible for getting the show produced and on the air for C-NET and the Pennsylvania Cable
Network (PCN)
May-Aug
2015
Department of Meteorology, The Pennsylvania State University – Director/Producer for Weather World
 Created a promotional video for the Department of Meteorology along with another student, available at
http://www.met.psu.edu/
 Used JVC Camera, DSLR Camera and Adobe Premiere Pro
Jan-Mar
2015
Department of Meteorology, The Pennsylvania State University – Assistant Director/Producer for Weather
World; Tower Observer
 Make graphics for and produce/direct the department weather TV show as well as have hands-on
experience taking morning weather observations and giving tours of the Meteorology Department
May
2014Present
WTAJ-TV, Altoona, Pennsylvania – Weather Intern
 Learned forecasting and chroma key skills by working alongside the station’s Chief Meteorologist, Joe
Murgo
 Acquired behind-the-scenes skills by shadowing photographer/videographer
May 2014
– Aug
2014
Minooka Pastry Shop, Scranton, Pennsylvania – Holiday Employee
 Learned time management, team work and interpersonal skills through making/decorating pastries,
stocking the storefront, packing holiday cookies and baked goods and filling customer orders
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania – Welcome Week Parking
Attendant
 Learned time management and teamwork under pressure through guiding new, incoming and return
students into the university on move-in days, answering questions from families of incoming students
to assist with move-in and easing road and parking congestion by administering parking passes
Penn State Weather Camp, University Park, Pennsylvania – Camp Counselor
 Learned team work, communication and authoritative skills by supervising campers and taking them
to camp activities and meals, acting as role model, enforcing safety guidelines of the camp and
respond to camper concerns, being a live-in residential assistant for campers and being on-call 24/7
Cinemark 20, Moosic, Pennsylvania – Usher
 Learned interpersonal skills by being the first person customers see in the theatre and directing them
to where they need to go, ripping tickets, making sure the building is presentable and handling
customer concerns
Air Brake & Equip. Co., Moosic, Pennsylvania – Secretary
 Learned team work and computer skills through inputting items and price changes into the company's
computer system and answering phones
Memberships & Affiliations
December
2011 –
Present
Aug 2012-Aug 2014
Jun 2012
Jun 2013-Present
May 2012-Jul 2012
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Penn State Campus Weather Service – Head of Business (Secretary/Treasurer) for 2014
Penn State Campus Weather Service – Communications/Broadcasting
Weather World – Penn State Meteorology Weather TV Show (Director/Producer/On-Air
Talent)
Weather Or Not – Penn State Student-Run Weather TV Show, Season 13 (Anchor, Forecaster,
Feature Reporter)
Centre County Report – On-Air Weather for the Penn State College of Communications (January
2015-Present)
Penn State Campus Live Broadcast Team – Live Broadcasting (Anchor and field reporter)
The Pennsylvania State University Branch of the American Meteorological Society and the
Pennsylvania State University Chapter of the National Weather Association
(PSUBAMS/PSUCNWA)
Earth and Mineral Sciences Exposition (EMEX) – Orientation to the College of Earth and
Mineral Sciences (Meteorology Department Representative – Give Tours, Answer Questions)
American Meteorological Society – Member/2014 AMS Summer Community Meeting Planning
Committee Member
National Weather Association – Member
Society of Professional Journalists – Member
State College Community Theatre – Member, Performer