Charles R. Gaidica, Jr.
A highly motivated, experienced award winning communications professional
Summary Of Qualifications
- Nearly 30-years experience in forecasting and on air presentation of weather information
- Experience with community affairs and public relations
- Skilled at managing weather team and new equipment assessment and acquisition
- Able to relate to people at any level of public or business life
- Currently manages department of highly trained meteorologists
- Effective problem-solver. Organized. Team player and team leader!
Communications Work History
WEHT-TV, Evansville, Indiana
Main Weather Forecaster/Sunday Night News Anchor 1979-1980
Served as chief forecaster for tri-state region. Collect data, forecast weather, and prepare graphics and present information on air for Monday through Friday evening newscasts. Also, report on science and medical related issues. Anchor Sunday night newscasts.
KFVS-TV, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Weather forecaster/Reporter 1980
Served as forecaster for Monday through Friday main newscasts. Prepare and present information. Assisted in rebuilding forecast office to include state of the art equipment.
KATV-TV, Little Rock, Arkansas
Main Weather forecaster 1980-1982
Served as principal forecaster for Monday through Friday main newscasts. Report on weather and science related topics when needed. Also served as host of telethons for Muscular Dystrophy and St. Jude Children's Hospital.
WJBK-TV, Detroit, Michigan
Main Weather forecaster 1982-1987
Served as primary forecaster for Monday through Friday main newscasts. Also, report on science related topics as assigned. Also served as a co-host of local Muscular Dystrophy Telethon.
WNIC-FM, Detroit, Michigan
Radio weather forecaster 1982-1992
Served as on air forecaster Monday through Friday during morning and afternoon drive. Expanded role during morning show.
CBS News, New York
Primary substitute weather anchor- CBS Morning News 1983-1985
Served as primary back-up weather anchor on national, network morning news program. Sometimes presented from Detroit via satellite, on several occasions live from New York City.
WDIV-TV, Detroit, Michigan
Director of Meteorology 1987-Present
Serves as principal forecaster and department head/team leader. Anchor weather and science related specials. Host show about Detroit. Serve as CO-host of Easter Seals Telethon for nearly 10 years. Host other special programming like Firework's Show and Thanksgiving Day Parade Show.
WDIV-TV, Michigan State Lottery
Lottery Game Show Host 1988-2000
Served as host of statewide, syndicated lottery game show aired in 8 markets in state of Michigan.
NBC News, New York
Substitute weather anchor-Weekend Today Show 1993-1995
Served as frequent substitute weather anchor for Al Roker on weekend mornings live from New York City.
WKQI-FM, Detroit, Michigan
Radio weather forecaster 1992-2001
Served as weather forecaster for radio station during morning and afternoon drive time.
WSNY-FM, Columbus, Ohio
Radio weather forecaster 1993-2001
Served as weather forecaster for radio station during morning and afternoon drive time.
WPHM-AM, Port Huron, Michigan
Radio weather forecaster 1999-2001
Served as radio weather forecaster during morning, noon and afternoon drive times.
WNIC-FM, Detroit, Michigan
Radio weather forecaster 2001-Present
Serves as on air forecaster Monday through Friday during morning and afternoon drive. Expanded role during morning show.
Education
Southern Illinois University
William Tyndale College
Bachelor of Business Administration
Alpha Lambda Honor Society - Member
Summa Cum Laude
Memberships
Tipping Point Theatre-President of the Board
National Rifle Association (NRA) - Golden Eagle
National Weather Association (NWA) - Member in good standing
First United Methodist Church, Northville - Member
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) - Member
The Heritage Foundation: Congress Watchers Club - Member
Lane Technical High School Alumni Association - Member
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) - Member |
