Matthieu Desorcy

Home: (204) 254-0408

Cell: (204) 797-4957
47 Lyonsgate, Winnipeg, MB
mdesorcy@gmail.com

Highlights

Successfully completed advanced studies in atmospheric science

courses at the university level.
Experience analyzing weather models, radar, satellite and cloud
features in real time.
Exposure and experience in a project management work environment.
Extensive computer database knowledge and experience.
An active participant in the atmospheric science community including
organizing and attending a number of professional events focusing on
weather prediction techniques, real-time analysis and historical event
analysis.
Fluent in French and English; acquired while attending a French High
School.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography (Honours), University of
Manitoba 2012 Present
Stream: Atmospheric Science.
Directly Related Courses:
Atmospheric Thermodynamics
Atmospheric Dynamics, Storms
and Radar
Storms Mesoscale
Weather and Climate
Storm Chasing and Field
Techniques

Calculus
Physics
Computer Science
Geographic Information Systems
Climate Change and Its Causes

Academic Achievements:
Deans Honours List (Fall, 2014; Winter, 2014; Fall, 2013)
University 1 Honours List (Winter, 2013; Fall, 2012)

Related Skills
Weather Prediction and Modeling
Provided daily analysis and hail monitoring across Canada and parts of
the United States through radar and satellite products.
Maintained records and data of over 220 hail events in Canada in 2015,
including details such as hail size, type, time of each hail event
through Excel.

Collected and collated hail event reports acquired from various

sources: social media reports, Internet sources and public contact.
Measured rain and snow events, and ability to find SLR values.
Trained in radiosonde launches and setting up the associated computer
program.
Effective in analyzing weather models, satellite maps, radar images
and identifying cloud features when out in the field.
Experience with PowerPoint, Excel and Word to complete work projects
such a nationwide car dealership database and hail database.
Used mathematical skills to calculate tax and invoice totals sent out to
customers.

Communication and Customer Service

Fluent in both French and English; able to translate written documents
as required.
Volunteer author of Elsewhere in Weather News at
aweathermoment.com featuring articles on severe weather events that
occur across the globe.
Able to multitask by providing great customer service, interacting with
customers and product support.
Project Management
To work without supervision, on-call and on time sensitive deadlines,
and still provide an excellent quality of work.
Project work environment that requires exceptional planning and
scheduling to maintain customer service and commitment.
Organize events/meetings for the University of Manitoba Weather Club
and manage a student group.

Chronology of Employment and Volunteer Experience

Weather Specialist
Merchandiser

DCC Hail
Shoppers Drug Mart

Wpg, MB
Wpg, MB

Yard Care

Personal

Wpg, MB

Weather Balloon
Launcher
Author

U of M

Wpg, MB

A Weather Moment

Rainfall/Snowfall
Observer

CoCoRaHS

aweathermoment.
com
Wpg, MB

Professional Affiliations and Activities Attended

May 2013-Present
September 2012
March 2013
Summer 2009
Summer 2012
Summer 2014,
Summer 2015
March 2012Present
Fall 2012-Present

President of the University of Manitoba Weather Club (September

2015-Present).
Student Member CMOS (Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic
Society), (October 2014-Present)
Student Member AMS (American Meteorological Society), (January
2014-Present)
Elie Tornado Talk, Justin Hobson (2016)
Large Scale Atmospheric Conditions Relating to Drought, Dr. Barrie
Bonsal (2015)
Isentropic Analysis, Mr. Bradley Vrolijk (2014)
CLEAR (Collective Learning on Emerging Atmospheric Research)
Workshop (2013)

Matthieu Desorcy
Home: (204) 254-0408
Cell: (204) 797-4957
47 Lyonsgate, Winnipeg, MB
mdesorcy@gmail.com

References
Kent Cancilla, President
DCC Hail
Phone: (204) 612-8400
E-mail: kent@dentconcepts.ca
Brad Vrolijk, Operational Meteorologist
Environment Canada
Phone: (204) 955-7108
E-mail: bvrolijk@gmail.com
Peter Chow, Financial Analyst
Cargill
Phone: (204) 612-1533
E-Mail: pachow@mts.ca