Erika A. Perry
Wetumpka, AL 36092
Summary
* ***** ** ********** ** a fast-paced customer service and satisfaction
driven environment. Strong software skills in most popular applications,
including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote,
Publisher, Project, and SharePoint. Additional experience with Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe RoboHelp, HTML, and Wiki Markup Language.
Employment Highlights
Classroom Teacher, Jefferson Davis High School 8/2009 -
5/2010
Montgomery Public Schools Montgomery, Alabama
. Instructed students in grade ten in the subjects of English and
theatre.
. Communicated with students and parents about student progress.
. Used differentiated instructional strategies to help all students
access course content.
. Participated in professional development activities on student
literacy and strategic teaching.
Director of Quality Assurance 03/2003 - 8/2008
Foresight Science and Technology Providence, Rhode
Island
. Compiled and analyzed customer feedback to continuously improve
quality of reports.
. Conducted training sessions and seminars on writing for employees.
. Served as a liaison between customers and writers to facilitate 100%
customer satisfaction.
. Updated company Web site.
. Developed extensive training materials, including a company-specific
style and citation guide.
. Created and maintained help files for customers using Adobe RoboHelp.
. Created and maintained pages on company Wiki.
. Managed a successful team of four in improving department throughput
by over 50%.
. Served as copy writer, editor, and rapid response specialist on new
training software.
. Completed tech support requests for company software.
. Edited reports for adherence to grammar, style, and content
specifications.
Education
Bridgewater State College Bridgewater,
Massachusetts
Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Education, English 8-12. 2009
. 3.9 GPA
. Completed and licensed 5/2009
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams,
Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts in English/Communications
2003
* 3.7 cumulative GPA
* Concentrations: Journalism and Broadcast Media
Volunteer Activities
Volunteer Tutor 11/2007 - 5/2009
The Steppingstone Foundation, Boston, Massachusetts
. Tutored students in literature and writing.
. Attended workshops on helping students prepare for tests and apply to
college.
. Proctored standardized entrance exams and directed students in the
correct procedures in these exams.
Professional Development
. Participated in Good to Great discussion group with the Rhode Island
Tech Collective. (2006)
. Completed an Effective First Time Management course. (2005)