CLAUDIA A. PERRY
732 Mulford #3 • Evanston, Illinois 60202
claudiaperry7@comcast.net
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
MUTUAL OF OMAHA, Rosemont, Illinois, March 2010-present
Assisting clients with insurance and financial planning needs and participating in an extensive career development program.
AMERICAN INCOME LIFE, Illinois, January-March 2010
Delivered supplemental benefits to union members and their referrals primarily in South Cook County and the Southside of Chicago.
JAN SCHAKOWSKY FOR CONGRESS, Evanston, Illinois October-November 2010
Volunteer canvasser and pollwatcher for successful Congressional campaign. Used predictive calling software and walked precincts, engaging with voters and working on turnout for midterm election.
BOORDY VINEYARDS, Hydes, Maryland • February 2010 – August 2010
Marketing Consultant
• Provided marketing expertise to Maryland’s oldest winery, promoting wines through a variety of events.
THE STAR-LEDGER, Newark, New Jersey • 1997 – 2008
General Assignment Features Reporter / Sports Copy Editor / Health and Fitness Writer
• Served in a variety of roles within the 23rd largest newspaper in the United States.
• Spearheaded introduction of innovative health and fitness columns to elevate circulation and exposure.
• Balanced multiple, concurrent stories and deadlines.
MUSIC CRITIC, Multiple Locations • 1989 – 1999
Independent Writer
• Covered various genres of pop music, elevating Latin alternative music and local performers to the attention of daily newspaper audiences.
• Built network of industry contacts, developing key sources for upcoming acts.
• Enhanced online communication with audiences to gain pulse of listening public.
Additional accomplishments took place in the following role:
. Member of Democratic GAIN amd familiar with NGP campaign software. and predictive calling software. Freelance Writer. Authored multiple pieces for various publications and websites, including but not limited to healthjournalism.org, Helium, Sommelier Journal, Mutineer magazine, Rolling Stone Press, BET Weekend, rollingstone.com and allmusic.com.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science – Art and Design
Additional credentials iinclude Association of Health Care Journalists Conference. Microsoft Office, Mac and PC OS; Sakesforce; Adobe Creative Suite; Live blogging at the Association of Food Journalists National Conference; Advanced Certificate exam with merit at the International Wine Center; Wine Writers Symposia in Napa Valley and completion of numerous wine and food writing courses at the French Culinary Institute, the French Institute Alliance Francaise, the Cervantes Institute and the International Culinary Center.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Democratic GAIN
Asian American Journalists Association
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (nominating committee)
Association of Health Care Journalists
