Niall A. Fergus
Washington,DC
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Wesleyan Men's Soccer
08.2023 - Current
- Member of the Wesleyan Men's Soccer team which competes in the NESCAC, one of the nations most competitive athletic conferences
St. Albans Varsity Soccer Captain
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Captained the St. Alban's (STA) Varsity Soccer team (2022-23); helped lead the team to Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC) Championship (2022-23)
- Selected for the Washington Post All-Met team (2023); IAC Player of the Year (2023); DCSAA Academic Honors (2021-22)
- Started in IAC and DCSAA Championship winning team (2021-22)
St. Albans Black Student Affinity Group
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Senior leader and founding member of the Black Student Affinity Group at St. Albans
- Student Representative on St. Albans Equity Board
- Facilitated weekly discussions on topical issues
- Lead activities/programming at DEI events and forums
- Mentored students
Grant Legacy Leadership Program
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Nominated to participate in program by a St. Albans leading faculty member and coach for dedication in and out of the classroom
- Worked with mentor and other historically underrepresented student leaders on leadership and organizational skills
St. Albans School of Public Service (SPS)
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Accepted into competitive summer program with government and public service focus
- Lead moot court and wrote/delivered an oral argument
- Debated policy issues and engaged with national leaders (judges, ambassadors, businessmen, etc.)
Martha's Table and So Others Might Eat (SOME)
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Volunteered at Washington DC not-profit organizations Martha's Table and So Others Might Eat (SOME)
- Prepared/served meals and helped manage grocery distribution to over 200 families
- Organized/lead clothing distribution center
ACLU Advocacy Institute
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with lawyers on social justice issues
- Phone banked to get out vote
St. Albans Parent's Association Visual Arts Fellow
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Won competitive fellowship
- Studied digital and video design techniques at American University
- Created/presented short film at Fellows Exhibition at St. Albans
Education
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CTSt. Albans School
Washington, D.C.Skills
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listener
- Flexibility
- Willingness to Learn
Timeline
Wesleyan Men's Soccer
08.2023 - Current
Grant Legacy Leadership Program
09.2022 - 06.2023
St. Albans School of Public Service (SPS)
06.2022 - 07.2022
St. Albans Black Student Affinity Group
09.2021 - 06.2023
ACLU Advocacy Institute
06.2021 - 08.2021
St. Albans Parent's Association Visual Arts Fellow
06.2021 - 08.2021
St. Albans Varsity Soccer Captain
09.2020 - 06.2023
Martha's Table and So Others Might Eat (SOME)
06.2019 - 08.2022
Wesleyan University
St. Albans School