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David J. Perez

David J. Perez

Gay Activist / Reporter

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Tax Professional at Liberty Tax Service

  • Education

    • Operation A.B.L.E.

      2010 - 2011
      Microsoft Office Suite, Medical Terminology, Introduction to Quickbooks

      Activities and Societies: In Operation A.B.L.E.'s Skills2Work Computer Training Program, I developed proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. In operating PC's I displayed high skill in desktop screen navigation, data input, and file management. I also learned the fundamentals of Intuit's Quickbooks software, and showed excellent retention of medical terminology as taught through the Dean Vaughn system of medical term education.

    • The Body Electric School of Massage Therapy

      1987 - 1987
      100 Hour Certification Massage Therapy, Shiatsu, Jin Shin Do Acupressure

    • Benes Career Academy

      2015 - 2016
      600 Hour Certification Massage Therapy

    • Binghamton University

      1977 - 1984
      B.A. Theater Arts

      Activities and Societies: The Harpur Lesbian and Gay Alliance, The Broome County Lesbian and Gay Alliance, the American Dance Asylum A Student of Theater Arts, with studies both in Acting and Dance.

  • Experience

    • WHRW FM, Binghamton, NY

      Jan 1980 - Jan 1983
      Gay Activist / Reporter

      I engineered and hosted a live weekly hour-long LGBT Public Affairs radio program on this college-based FM radio station. The program covered news, local interviews, music of interest, and commentary on current issues of interest to the LGBT community.

    • American Dance Asylum

      Jan 1982 - Jan 1985
      Comapany Dancer

      I performed in a variety of contemporary modern dance pieces choreographed by company founder Lois Welk.

    • EarthSpirit's MOTHERTONGUE Pagan Spiritual Choir

      Jan 1991 - Dec 1994
      Lead Tenor

      I was the Lead Tenor of this choral group, whose songs and chants celebrate the Earth from the Neo-Pagan World View. MotherTongue recorded several albums of music, all available from The EartSpirit community: http://www.earthspirit.com/mtongue/mothertongue.html

    • Boston Ballet

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
      Subscrpitons Telemarketer

      I contacted the annual subscriber base of this ballet institution from its outbound telephone call center. I informed them about annual season performance offerings and drove sales of annual subscriptions and additional seats and shows to their subscription packages.

    • Fenway Community Health

      Feb 2000 - Apr 2006
      Volunteer Safer Sex Peer Education Outreacher: V.I.P. Crew / Fenway Institute

      I provided peer outreach and education regarding STI's and safer sex harm reduction to gay men and their friends onsite in a nightclub setting. Safer sex supplies and print information were also made available.

    • Boston Duck Tours

      Mar 2000 - Nov 2000
      Guest Services Agent

      I expedited ticketing and payment processing for guests to this tour attraction. I also assisted the guests in boarding and disembarking the tour vehicles, and assisted in the merchandising of tour mementos and collectibles from the company's gift cart.

    • Broadway in Boston

      Apr 2001 - Aug 2005
      Subscription Sales Associate

      Supported the sales and customer service for annual subscribers to season tickets for nationally­ touring theatrical productions appearing in three Boston venues. Services included initial subscription ticketing, providing subscribers with additional seating over inbound telephone service line, and resolving ticketing problems to satisfy the patrons.

    • Amazing.Net

      Aug 2001 - Aug 2006
      Sales Associate

      I provided customer service to drive sales of DVD's, magazines, and novelties in this retail outlet. I was a key­holder, responsible on various shifts for closing shop, calculating the days receipts, and depositing the funds at a local bank drop. I also oversaw the operations of a DVD rental component of the business, rotating and updating the rental catalog, and processing charge­-off's to customers for late and unreturned titles. I shared responsibility with crew team for stock receiving, merchandising, and maintaining the order of the sales floor. Show less

    • Medicine Wheel Productions

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
      Volunteer Presenter Participant- Medicine Wheel

      I participated in ritual performances grounded in Pagan spirituality and on themes relevant to the overall annual theme of this cooperative healing arts performance project addressing World AIDS Day.

    • Stop & Shop

      Apr 2008 - Feb 2014
      Cashier Associate

      I quickly and accurately tabulate the cost of customer groceries using a UPC barcode scan cash register, and processing the necessary payment media for the purchases. I also assist with the packaging of customer's purchases, answer questions regarding pricing, and store promotions and policies

    • The MALE Center

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
      Volunteer Safer Sex Peer Education Outreacher: USE ME BOYS

      I provided peer outreach and education regarding STI's and safer sex harm reduction to gay men and their friends onsite in a nightclub setting. Safer sex supplies and print information were also made available.

    • Town of Bedford, MA Elections Department

      Mar 2009 - Nov 2010
      Paid Volunteer Election Poll Inspector

      As a Poll Inspector, I helped execute the set-up and break-down of polling site, directed the flow of the electorate through the polling space, used log books to comfirm the entry and exit of the electorate through the polling place, and observed all security proceedures necessary to insure the legitimacy and accuracy of the balloting process.

    • Operation ABLE

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Skills2Work Student

    • Busch Gardens

      Sept 2015 - Oct 2015
      Howl O Scream Entertainer

      I performed as a ghoul, scaring visitors to the Death Water Bayou haunted house at this seasonal attraction of this popular theme park.

    • Busch Gardens Tampa

      Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

      I interacted with guests to rhis popular theme park, informing them about park attractions and services, while maintaining the park grounds. I operated a cash register and expedited food sales at various concession locations of this popular theme park.

      • Host II (GA Grounds)

        Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

      • Food Service Cashier

        Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

    • Advantage Solutions: Sales, Marketing, Technology

      Sept 2016 - now
      Event Specialist

      I host in-store food and beverage promotional events, using the demonstration food samples to drive sales of the featured product.

    • DialAmerica

      Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
      Customer Service Representative

    • Liberty Tax Service

      Jan 2017 - now
      Tax Professional

      I'm preparing individual tax returns for the 2016 tax year.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 600 Hours of study in Massage Therapy

      Bene's Career Academy
      Aug 2015

    • 100 hours Massage Therapy Training

      The Body Electric School of Massage, Oakland, CA
      Nov 1987

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Food Bank Volunteer

      Issued by The Volunteer Way on Jun 2014
      The Volunteer WayAssociated with David J. Perez

    • Safer Sex Peer Outreach and Educator

      Issued by Fenway Community Health on Jan 2001
      Fenway Community HealthAssociated with David J. Perez

    • Polling Place Worker

      Issued by Bedford MA Board of Elections on Mar 2009
      Bedford MA Board of ElectionsAssociated with David J. Perez