Charles Robert Gable, MPA
Professional 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.
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