Alan Ferguson
Chicago,IL.
Summary
Manage and improve team operations with diplomatic and resourceful leadership. High-energy problem-solver knowledgeable about competitor strategies and talented in adapting team techniques to overcome challenging styles. Devise and deploy solid recruitment strategies to bring in top athletes. Well-versed in developing skilled players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Admissions/ Recruiting
Richard T Crane Medical Prep High School, CPS
Chicago, IL
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Oversee all incoming 9th graders and all transfers grades 10-12
- Review and approve transcripts and student admission applications
- Interview student applicants with parent(s) to evaluate eligibility to attend Crane High School
- Manage recruiting team to develop strategies and events to bring in more high level students
- Establish marketing strategies to increase student body numbers
- Attended elementary and high school fairs to promote and bring in incoming students
- Devise and implement strategic recruitment plan with consideration to both long and short term goals
- Meet with Chicago Public Schools downtown to strategize and increase student body numbers
Athletic Director
Richard T Crane Medical Prep High School
Chicago, IL
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals
- Developed and implemented coaching evaluation system
- Managed IHSA coaching eligibility and testing for 7 sports
- Managed and ran fundraising for all athletics
- Managed and ran marketing for all game and tournament promotions
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events
- Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas
Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Richard T Crane Medical Prep High School, CPS
Chicago, IL
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Scheduled tournaments and 30+ non-conference games
- Supervised assistant coaches and JV coaches
- Managed all parent meetings and responsible for any parent/kid issues
- Organized home game logistics and payments
- Ran player and coaches' evaluations
- Managed players minutes, all substitutions and game situations
- Maintained Adidas Legacy Sponsorship eligibility throughout each season
- Managed Basketball social media page
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity
Lead Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Richard T Crane Medical Prep High School
Chicago, IL
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations
- Assisted head coach in film review and scouting of opposing teams
Head JV Boys Basketball Coach
Francis W. Parker High School
Chicago, IL
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Hired and oversaw assistant coaches
- Managed all parent meetings and responsible for any parent/kid issues
- Responsible for all end of season tasks
- Administered player and coaches evaluations
- Managed players minutes, all substitutions and game situations and ran practices daily
Co-Founder, Head Coach, Director of Recruitment
Chicago SouthSide Thunder
Chicago, IL
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Co-founded non profit youth basketball program for inner city youth
- Ran year round mentoring, tutoring and community service programs, as well as giving them club AAU basketball program for exposure and pathway to get to college
- Launched fundraisers that raised over $5000 for summer tournaments
- Managed operations by registering for tournaments, ordering vans, hotels, designing and ordering all uniforms, managing payments of fees from players to tournament directors
- Hired and managed of all coaches and supervised all AAU teams
- Made sure all kids were insured and eligible to play in tournaments
- Directed communication with college coaches to help kids get to the next level
Head JV Boys Basketball Coach/Varsity Coach
Muchin College Prep School
Chicago, IL
03.2011 - 03.2015
- Ran practices and study hours daily
- Promoted good sportsmanship and academic growth
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Organized games with non-conference schools and tournaments
Manager
EShai Signs Sale Company
Chicago, IL
10.2008 - 03.2011
- Assisted liquidators in store closing
- Managed 5 stores consecutively with 5 staff at every location
- Supervised daily operations and staff performance
- Completed weekly payroll for 25 people
- Responsible for recruiting new employees
- Hired and terminated employees as needed
Transportation Broker
ECHO Global Logistics
Chicago
04.2008 - 10.2009
- Worked in conjunction with carrier companies
- Maintained relationships with agencies
- Assisted customers with price negotiations for service
- Responsible for developing business relationships
- Cold Calling, created and contacted referrals, and managed client book of business
Internet Marketing Consultant
Reach Local
Chicago, IL
02.2007 - 03.2008
- Sold and consulted online advertising with potential clients via phone and in person
- Attended monthly networking meetings
- Made onsite visits with clients in order to maintain and manage client accounts
- Met goal expectations of $8,000 a month
- Developed new business through constant cold calling and referrals from new and current member
Sales Manager
Cintas
Chicago, IL
05.2005 - 02.2007
- Managed 100-250 accounts and engaged with client purchase orders
- Provided customer service for any questions or concerns
- Informed current clients about any new services we are offering
- Scheduled meetings with potential clients as well as meet with current clients
- Met monthly goals of $40,000-80,000
- Business Development through cold calling, business to business, and referrals
Sales Manager
XSport Fitness
Chicago, IL
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Developed new members through inside and outside sales
- Supervised new sales managers
- Generated new business for health club through in store prospecting, member referrals and outside gorilla marketing prospecting
- Constantly informed current members of new products and services through in store demonstrations
- Set up corporate agreements with numerous companies through satellite events and presentations
- Met daily and monthly goals of $40,000 per month based on membership revenue, personal training, and other income goals
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA05.1999
Skills
- Management
- Coaching and Player Development
- Sports Fundamentals
- Sports Management and Recruiting
- Talent Scouting
- Behavior Improvements
Timeline
Athletic Director
Richard T Crane Medical Prep High School
12.2021 - 03.2023
Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Richard T Crane Medical Prep High School, CPS
03.2020 - 03.2023
Director of Admissions/ Recruiting
Richard T Crane Medical Prep High School, CPS
11.2019 - 06.2023
Lead Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Richard T Crane Medical Prep High School
11.2019 - 03.2020
Head JV Boys Basketball Coach
Francis W. Parker High School
10.2015 - 01.2019
Co-Founder, Head Coach, Director of Recruitment
Chicago SouthSide Thunder
06.2015 - 01.2018
Head JV Boys Basketball Coach/Varsity Coach
Muchin College Prep School
03.2011 - 03.2015
Manager
EShai Signs Sale Company
10.2008 - 03.2011
Transportation Broker
ECHO Global Logistics
04.2008 - 10.2009
Internet Marketing Consultant
Reach Local
02.2007 - 03.2008
Sales Manager
Cintas
05.2005 - 02.2007
Sales Manager
XSport Fitness
08.2004 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Lehigh University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Lehigh University