Corrssia Perry
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Summary of Skills
●Passionate about supporting and participating with Black Georgia-based media organizations
●Knowledgeable journalist with news columns and opinion writing experience
●Excellent time management, teamwork, organization and communication skills
Education
Sterling College, Sterling, KS Fall 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Journalism) minor in History
GPA: 3.20/4.00
West Texas A and M University, Canyon, TX Anticipated Fall 2024
Master of Arts in Communications
GPA: 3.33/4.00
Relevant Courses:
Mass Media, Self and Society Foundation of Servant Leadership
Interpersonal Communication Mass Media Writing (Writing Intensive)
Multiple Camera Live Production Web Design
Work Experience
Sterling College Observer Newspaper January 2020-Present
Sterling, KS
●Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience
●Research a story’s background information to provide complete and accurate information
●Writes columns and commentary
●Examine news items of campus significance to determine topics to address
Call Center Agent, Sterling Services September 2021-Present
Sterling, KS
●Pray for customers or help an customer buy a product
●Excellent customer service
●Help customers grow in Christ.
United States Army National Guard January 2015- January 2021
Georgia, USA
●Led Soldiers as a Culinary Non-Commissioned Officer overseas and while in the U.S.
●Made the rank of Sergeant in 3 years
●Selected as Soldier of Year for Brigade in 2016 and competed at the state national guard level Best Warrior Competition
●Recognized as “Fittest Female Soldier of the Cycle” after the Basic Leadership Course in 2018
Dispatcher, Georgia Department of Public Safety July 2017- December 2019
●Held passion, compassion, integrity, fortitude, professionalism as department values as an employee
● Recorded information received from Unit/Motorists
●Provided customer service to the public
●Worked with other Law Enforcement Agencies and Travel Agencies assisting with (Georgia State Patrol)
●Activated National Alerts such as (Levi’s Calls, Mattie Call’s, Amber Alerts)
State Trooper Cadet (Georgia Department of Public Safety) August 2016 -July 2017
Atlanta, GA
●Provided security throughout facility for State Patrol HQ
●Ensured safety around facility
●Greeted Visitors and directed them to wherever they needed to go
●Greeted Officers and Troopers with respect
●Delivered packages or errands to and from State Capitol to HQ
Honors & Activities
●Sterling College Women’s Track and Field (Indoor and Outdoor) January 2020-Present
•Dedicate hours/weeks to practice, weight lifting, and team meetings
•Mentor younger teammates in the importance of being a team player, determination, selflessness and work ethic
•Adapt to different positions based on team needs
Accolades and Honors:
•6x USTFCCCA NAIA Indoor All-American (200m)
•4x KCAC Outdoor Track and Field Champion
•7x KCAC Indoor Track and Field Champion
•12x KCAC All-Conference Sprinter
•KCAC Champion of Character (Indoor Track and field)
•9x KCAC Women’s Sprinter of the Week
●2x Sterling College “Warrior of Excellence” recipient
●2020 Sterling College President/Dean's List (Fall Semester 2020)
●Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority Incorporated (SMR 2K18 NL Delta Nu)
●American Legion Member- Post #296 Marietta, GA