Mike Ferguson
Port Townsend,WA
Summary
Dedicated Community Organizer with 10 years of experience, driven by a passion for community engagement and public advocacy. I have helped develop multiple community organizations, fostering their growth with a focus on community participation and used skills organizing public events and working with volunteer teams to make impactful contributions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Organizer (Volunteer)
Jefferson County Palestine Solidarity
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Co-founded and helped direct the grassroots organization focused on building awareness of human rights issues through education and community involvement through public advocacy.
- Facilitated regular community meetings and kept up communications within the organization as well as public communications.
- Organized public events around education and community engagement.
- Outreach and collaboration with local and statewide organizations, including local businesses, governing bodies, and faith-based organizations.
Builder's Apprentice
Make Access Iqyax Apprenticeships
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Hand built traditional style vessels from the Aleutian Islands as an apprentice builder an assistant teacher.
- Worked with community members and students to create safe and inviting work environments around traditional vessel builds.
- Assisted in and created curriculum for each project.
- Carried out media communications and public outreach to build awareness around projects and highlight the significance of the tractional builds.
Graphic Designer
Grack Films
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Created digital and print materials for promotion of film projects using Adobe software, including collaborating on conceptual designs.
- Used online platforms to promote and build awareness around company projects.
- Communicated daily with team members to carry out completion design projects and film promotion efforts.
Outreach and Events Coordinator
Nina Turner for US
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Carried out public events and public outreach, building awareness and support around a United States House of Representatives campaign.
- Recruited and trained volunteers.
- Carried out outreach to local and national organizations, building support for the campaign.
- Photography at public events and communications with the campaign's press and social media teams.
Education
Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA01.2023
Massage Therapy
Ananda Massage Training
Port Townsend, WA01.2012
Skills
- Organizing public events
- Recruiting and training volunteers
- Public speaking
- Facilitating organizational meetings
- Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Video Editing
- Photography
Certification
Yoga Teacher Training | Core Power Yoga, Seattle, WA
Timeline
Community Organizer (Volunteer)
Jefferson County Palestine Solidarity
10.2023 - 06.2024
Builder's Apprentice
Make Access Iqyax Apprenticeships
01.2023 - 05.2024
Graphic Designer
Grack Films
06.2022 - 01.2023
Outreach and Events Coordinator
Nina Turner for US
04.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia
Peninsula College
Massage Therapy
Ananda Massage Training
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