Karen Ferguson
Weirton
Summary
Professional with expertise in leveraging data and insights to drive decision-making, improve outcomes, and support organizational goals. Skilled in analyzing reports, identifying trends, planning, and delivering actionable recommendations. Experienced in collaborating with teams to design strategies and interventions that enhance performance and success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Title III Student Success Coach
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling
07.2025 - Current
- Deliver personalized academic and career coaching through one-on-one student support.
- Connect students with campus resources and community resources to overcome barriers.
- Foster self-advocacy skills among students for improved decision-making.
- Build collaborative relationships with faculty and staff to create a supportive environment.
- Generate reports from CoachBook and student survey data to uncover trends, inform decisions, and improve student success initiatives.
Student Success Coach/Math Instructor
Accel Schools
Charles Town
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and school administrators to evaluate student progress and implement support strategies.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of student performance and support requirements.
- Leveraged data findings to plan and execute tailored support for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
- Analyzed assessment data to identify learning gaps and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Designed differentiated lesson plans based on data insights to enhance mastery of key math concepts.
- Utilized results from assessments to guide reteaching efforts and enrichment opportunities.
Senior Merchandise Planner/Planning Analyst
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
Coraopolis
10.2001 - 09.2009
- Forecasted demand and optimized inventory levels to enhance sales and profitability.
- Delivered reports and analysis to leadership, using data to support actionable recommendations, and drive informed decision-making.
- Analyzed sales, margin, and inventory data to uncover trends and guide strategic decisions.
- Supported merchandise assortment planning using data insights to maximize category buying efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to present actionable recommendations for performance improvement.
Education
MBA -
Wheeling University
Wheeling, WV05-1999
Education Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction
Marshall University
Huntington, WVSkills
- Technology proficiency
- Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and WVNCC applications
- Spreadsheet creation and management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Task prioritization
- Data analysis and solution development
- Effective communication of insights
Timeline
Title III Student Success Coach
West Virginia Northern Community College
07.2025 - Current
Student Success Coach/Math Instructor
Accel Schools
08.2022 - 02.2025
Senior Merchandise Planner/Planning Analyst
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
10.2001 - 09.2009
MBA -
Wheeling University
Education Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction
Marshall University
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