Charles Bell

Information Desk

Smithsonian Institution

May 2026 - Current (2 months)

I am a volunteer staff member at the Smithsonian who greets people as they come into the building. I provide answers to their questions, offer suggestions on things to see at various museums, and also work on making their experience memorable. This position allows interaction with a wide range of individuals from around the world.

Meteorologist

MICRO

Feb 2026 - May 2026 (4 months)

At micro1, I worked as a remote AI contributor focused on meteorology, data evaluation, and analytical reasoning tasks used to improve next-generation artificial intelligence systems. My responsibilities included reviewing and annotating weather-related content, evaluating forecast discussions and meteorological datasets, performing evidence-based analysis, and providing high-quality written explanations grounded in operational forecasting principles. I applied over 20 years of atmospheric science and operational meteorology experience to ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity in AI training and evaluation workflows. The role required strong attention to detail, technical communication, and the ability to interpret complex environmental

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Business Owner

Charles Bell AI LLC

May 2025 - Current (1 year 2 months)

With over 23 years of distinguished service as a meteorologist in the federal government, Charles Bell is now at the forefront of the AI revolution in weather science. He founded Charles Bell AI, LLC to bridge the gap between cutting-edge artificial intelligence and practical, operational meteorology. Whether your organization is looking to integrate AI into its weather operations or empower your team with world-class technical training, Charles Bell AI, LLC is your trusted partner. Visit charlesbell.ai to learn more about my services—designed to make the complex simple and the intimidating approachable.

Human Resources Specialist

NOAA National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

May 2022 - May 2025 (3 years 1 month)

1. Program creator, manager, organizer and facilitator for the Foundational Leadership Development Program (FLDP). The 6 month, 13 class program provides leadership training to Pay Bands 1 and 2 or GS 1-8, WM, WG equivalents. The program was created and implemented in less than 3 months with briefings to the Chief Learning Officers across NOAA and human capital leadership. Using materials already paid for and available to the agency, especially though the Learning Management System, the cost per student was reduced to near zero. • 12 defined OPM leadership competencies are covered such as strategic thinking, flexibility, resilience, leveraging diversity, continual learning, interpersonal skills, accountability and others. • A wide variety

Program Manager

NOAA National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

Feb 2022 - May 2025 (3 years 4 months)

Co-facilitated the required Management Skills for New NOAA Supervisors (MSNS) weeklong program. During this time had to answer questions from participants, verify that materials were being shared, and kept the meeting in line with the agenda. • Topics covered included accountability, EEO and DEI&A, flexible leadership, employee relations overview, providing feedback, performance management overview, coaching, managing conflict, team building, and engagement plus motivation.

Aviation Decision Support Coordinator

National Weather Service

Nov 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)

Program manager for the Center Weather Service Units and liaison to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Learning Officer

Noaa Marine Fisheries

May 2021 - Nov 2021 (7 months)

1. Was in charge of implementing the new Strategic Learning Plan for the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) which transformed the learning culture for the entire center by planning, administering, or evaluating programs and courses designed to develop employees and manage learning in the organization. Emphasis was to switch from a fixed mindset to one of growth for optimal employee development and performance enhancement. 2. Evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness multiple times of the NEFSC organization’s human resources program specially related to organizational health, organizational culture, and employee engagement. This was accomplished by multiple surveys to find learning gaps and to assess current learning programs. This

Program Coordination Officer

NOAA National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

Apr 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Working directly with NOAA leadership through March, 2020, to provide information to and from the National Weather Service plus other federal agencies and external partners. Provides subject matter support to the Office of the Under Secretary and serves as the liaison for information between the line office and NOAA headquarters. Coordinates actions and discussion on cross-cutting issues between NOAA line and Staff offices. Provides strategic thinking and input on NOAA leadership engagement opportunities with internal and external stakeholders. Develops briefing materials, talking points, graphics, reports, and decision memoranda to support NOAA and Department of Commerce leadership. Staffs the Under Secretary while on travel to provid

National Weather Service Executive Officer (XO)

NOAA National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

Mar 2018 - Apr 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Position to work the National Weather Service Director. Duties to promote and advance the mission will be wide-ranging and include: logistics, presentations, research, social media, plus inter and intra-agency collaboration.

Next Generation Science Standard/STEM/STEAM Work

NOAA National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

Apr 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year)

Frequent work with teachers and administrators to understand their needs as they transition to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This work, like so many in life, came about by one call to the local office of education to inquire about presenting to underserved communities. After the conversation it was apparent that there was a far greater need to help schools accomplish the requirements for NGSS. Highlights over the last few months include: * Learned about the new needs of a long-time customer/partner by being open to "business as usual" not being a valid approach. * Seeing how parts of our old approach could still be valuable and use that as a spring board for the new parts. * Contacting various counties to find out if there i

Lead Meteorologist

NOAA National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

Dec 2007 - Mar 2018 (10 years 4 months)

Lead meteorologist for the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Region. Specifics: Nearly 18 years as a federal meteorologist with experience in forecasting, weather radar, climate, minor programming, and outreach. Highlights: * Numerous in-person briefing to congressional delegations, emergency managers, governmental agencies, and first responders. * Working within other offices and portions of NOAA to improve our services. * Working with other agencies (including NGOs) to improve our service. * Direct customer interaction. What I love about my job -- Every day presents different challenges plus opportunities to provide information to the public and all of our stakeholders. Being in the National Weather Service (NWS) has allowed me to dir

Meteorologist

NOAA National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration

Sep 2002 - Jun 2005 (2 years 10 months)

Webmaster

University of North Dakota

Jan 1997 - Jan 2000 (3 years 1 month)

This was a dream job for a college graduate student. I was tasked with taking the very basic University of North Dakota web site and greatly expanding and improving it. To accomplish this I had to use a wide variety of programming skills to display the university in a professional manner. One of the biggest challenges was to make it much easier to access information and strengthen the web presence.

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