Ashley S Ferguson
Fort Worth, TX,TX
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Imagine Nation Learning Center/Walnut Creek Aca.
03.2020 - 11.2023
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Increased company profits through performance optimization
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Executive Director
Imagine Nation Learning Center/Walnut Creek Aca.
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect schools from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance staff performance
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
School Director
Imagine Nation Learning Center
10.2013 - 03.2016
- Served as tireless school resource, which enabled development of lasting relationships with students, parents and guardians.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Oversaw and managed budget, marketing and curriculum development for school operations.
Lead Teacher
Imagine Nation Learning Center
08.2009 - 10.2013
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Education
Business Management
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZHigh School Diploma -
Oscar Dean Wyatt
Fort Worth, TX05.2001
Skills
- Purchasing and Planning
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Process Improvements
- Staff Hiring
- Staff Training/Development
- Organizational Structuring
- Employee Relations
- Budget Control
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Imagine Nation Learning Center/Walnut Creek Aca.
03.2020 - 11.2023
Executive Director
Imagine Nation Learning Center/Walnut Creek Aca.
03.2016 - 03.2020
School Director
Imagine Nation Learning Center
10.2013 - 03.2016
Lead Teacher
Imagine Nation Learning Center
08.2009 - 10.2013
Business Management
Arizona Western College
High School Diploma -
Oscar Dean Wyatt
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