Shauné Ferguson
Largo,FL
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Strong background in education, stakeholder partnerships, event coordination, procurement, talent acquisition, and professional development. With 12 years of experience with Pinellas County Schools, I have honed my skills as an effective communicator and expert facilitator. developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Coordinator
Pinellas County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- I excel in building partnerships with community stakeholders, developing and facilitating staff professional development, conducting family engagement workshops, creating and nurturing strategic business partnerships, liaising between funding partners such as the Pinellas Education Foundation and the school board, and efficiently overseeing volunteer and mentor programs.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project execution, ensuring timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
- Coordinated large-scale events, effectively managing logistics, budgets, and vendor relations to ensure smooth operations.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication, leading to increased trust and collaboration.
Recruiter
Pinellas County Schools
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with school hiring managers and highly qualified teaching candidates.
- Enhanced recruitment process by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, networking events, and career fairs.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and school stakeholders fostering trust, collaboration, and quality partnerships.
- Collaborated with internal teams to address specific recruitment challenges and develop tailored solutions.
- Organized job fairs that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing the diversity of the teaching pool and increasing the school districts reach within the education community
Teacher-Social Science
Pinellas County Schools
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Helped students explore Civics and Social Science concepts with engaging, student centered activities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Procurement Analyst
City Of St. Petersburg
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Prepare solicitations, Request for Proposals, Request for Quotations and Invitation for Bids for various
procurement needs for the City of St. Petersburg. - Facilitate procurement evaluation process, by leading pre-proposal meetings, facilitating
presentations by suppliers to members of evaluation committees. - Met with and interviewed suppliers, facilitate evaluation process and contract negotiations.
- Evaluate vendors based on price, quality, availability, reliability and technical support.
- Work with end user departments to determine needs by participating in the development of
specifications, studying sales records, inventory levels, replenishment cycles and product lead time. - Attend annual conferences and trade shows to network with other government agencies and
members of the community.
Buyer II
Pinellas County Schools
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Perform advanced, specialized duties involving purchasing activities necessary for the procurement
of material, supplies, equipment, and/or services while working within established School Board
policy and State statutes. - Review and process purchase requisitions within assigned area of technology equipment, computer
equipment, audio visual equipment, and various other commodities assigned. - Prepare and distribute bid invitations on items over $50,000. Solicit bid invitations and requests for
quotations through e-procurement websites. - Preside over, bid openings; tabulate bids, assist user departments in the evaluation thereof, and
prepare formal tabulation sheets for presentation to the School Board.
Event Chair
Pinellas African American Heritage Celebration
08.2021 - Current
- I excel in planning and executing large-scale community events for up to 2000 participants
- My skill set includes coordinating vendors for the business market, managing partnerships with Pinellas County Schools for student art submissions, recruiting and organizing volunteers, securing event funding through donations, crafting entertainment programs and run-of-show schedules, managing contractor payments, overseeing event budgets, and implementing effective marketing strategies.
President
Pinellas Alliance of Black School Educators
10.2019 - Current
- I am responsible for a range of essential duties
- I organize professional development initiatives for our 135 members
- Additionally, I coordinate networking and enrichment events to foster a sense of community and the sharing of valuable experiences among our members
- I manage the travel for executive board members attending conferences, both within and outside the state
- I oversee the organization's budget
- I conduct monthly general meetings and lead the recruitment efforts to bring in new members, ensuring the continued growth and success of our organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Economics
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg05.2015
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FL05.2015
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Communication and Presentation
- Resource Development
- Database Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Vendor Management
- Event Coordination
- Customer Service
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Coordinator
Pinellas County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Event Chair
Pinellas African American Heritage Celebration
08.2021 - Current
President
Pinellas Alliance of Black School Educators
10.2019 - Current
Recruiter
Pinellas County Schools
08.2019 - 08.2023
Teacher-Social Science
Pinellas County Schools
07.2017 - 07.2019
Procurement Analyst
City Of St. Petersburg
05.2016 - 05.2017
Buyer II
Pinellas County Schools
07.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Economics
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University of South Florida
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