Charles Robert Gable, MPA
Professional Experience:
Management Experience:
Analytical Experience:
Technical Experience:
Personnel:
  • Responsible for the coordination of over 500 volunteers
    with Central PA July 4th, Inc.
  • Organized campus function including large catered events
    and traffic/crowd control at Penn State.
  • Coordinated campaign staff of 30 people, including
    interns and volunteers.
  • Organized group discussions with colleagues and briefed
    clients on weather events at AccuWeather, Inc.
Budgeting:
  • Treasurer - Centtral Pennsylvania July 4th Inc., a 503C
    non-profit organization; Maintain all records of
    debits/credits, via chart of accounts; Make bank deposits
    and pay organization's bills; Administer organization's
    budget; Coordinate annual audit.
  • Established and implemented effective business practices
    with clients and vendors with the CRG Company.
  • Prioritized capital improvement projects in consideration
    with budget revenue sources on Planning Commission.
Strategic Planning:
  • Coordinated, scheduled, and planned all campaign
    activities including public appearances, debates,
    fundraisers, door-to-door initiatives, mass mailers, media
    buys, etc.
  • Prepared a comprehensive plan for the development of
    State College Borough, including Commercial Incentive
    District and Urban Village (West End TND) revitilization.
  • Approve Certified Redevelopment Areas and work with
    State College's Redevelopment Authority to advance
    Downtown Improvement District goals and objectives.
Mathematic Modeling:
  • Interpret and study numeric model data for the
    determination of weather forecasts at AccuWeather, Inc.
  • Analyzed surface maps and updated travel cities forecasts
    at The Weather Channel.
  • Utilized break-even analysis in preparation of budgets and
    debt management.
Analysis:
  • Study and examine rezoning proposals relating to efficient
    land use and economic stimulus on State College Planning
    Commission.
  • Work with surrounding municipalities on Act 537
    implementation on the Centre Region Planning
    Commission (CRPC), an environmental initiative to
    protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
  • Collaborated with Centre Region Planning Commission
    (CRPC) and Centre County Metropolitan Planning
    Organization (MPO) to implement a regional land-
    use/development Comprehensive Plan.
Communication:
  • Prepared written weather forecasts for utility and
    newspaper clients at AccuWeather, Inc.
  • Delivered weather forecasts on-air, including radio,
    television and streaming video at AccuWeather, Inc.
  • Briefed staff on specifics of various events at Penn State.
Public Interaction:
  • Represent State College Borough on the Centre Region
    Planning Commission (CRPC).
  • Worked with local charity in order to increase community
    interest and involvement as a part of a business plan with
    the CRG Company.
  • Submitted appropriate documents to governmental
    bodies, acquiring proper permits/licenses with the CRG
    Company.
  • Responded in a polite and courteous manner to inquiries
    from the general public at AccuWeather, Penn State, and
    the Planning Commission.
  • Extensive experience in public debates and town-hall style
    discussions on the Planning Commission.
Work History:
The Pennsylvania State University               University Park, PA
Event Manager,                                                  July 2002 - present
Hospitality & Environmental Services   

AccuWeather, Inc.                                             State College, PA
Meteorologist & Broadcaster                    May 1998 - March 2002

The CRG Company                  Atlanta, GA & State College, PA
Small Business Owner                                                   1994 - 2001
Sole Proprietor

The Weather Channel                                                 Atlanta, GA
Meteorologist                                  February 1994 - February 1995

Penn State University Police                         University Park, PA
Auxiliary Services Supervisor               January 1991 - August 1993