Jakob Ferguson Email & Phone Number

Springfield-Branson, Missouri Area

*CSS (Communication, Sensory, Social Skills)

Bronx, New York, United States

*District 75*6:1:1 Classroom*Autism Classroom

Rhinebeck, NY

• Responsible for communicating with public and private school and organization leaders to meet their unique goals and scheduling needs prior to arrival to assure appropriate programming
• Act as an experiential education professional to ensure the safety and facilitation of outdoor, adventure based, community building retreats, for groups of youth and adults, which includes, high-ropes, low-ropes.
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly and accurately evaluate and asses groups to effectively manage group dynamics
• Exhibit creativity along with program development and implementation skills to provide a high level of program excellence

Council Bluffs, IA

• Worked with student leaders, staff and faculty to plan, organize, promote, supervise and evaluate Student Life programs, events, and activities to enhance the student’s educational and social experience
• Managed payroll, scheduling, and leadership development of 25 student staff members
• Redesigned the intramural department for better effectiveness in marketing, recruiting, scheduling, and implementing sports and activities
• Planned, Promoted, and Executed programming and events on campus including educational, social, and leadership development

Council Bluffs, IA

• Coordinate details, logistics, and the set-up of events ranging from meetings, fundraisers, galas, to concerts
• Supervised the execution of successful merchandise stands during concerts and events
• Assisted in the execution of rigging and stage handling for arena events
• Provided training to new convention center staff

Greater Omaha Area

• Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated camp staff
• Designed, delivered, and evaluated camp program to meet the needs and interest of the camps target populations and ensure delivery in a safe and quality manner
• Oversaw the daily operation of the summer resident camp including food service, programing, maintenance, camper and staff supervision
• Increased camp participation by over 40%

Louisville, KY

• Managed 20+ volunteers during Cross Country Pre-Nationals
• Organized, planned and promoted NCAA Cross Country and Volleyball Championships
• Responsible for NCAA Sponsorship signage placement for Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country and Field Hockey
• Assisted with NCAA Field Hockey Championships administrative meeting along with set-up and execution of awards presentation and post-game press conferences

Aberdeen, Maryland

• Supervised over 100 children ages 8 to 16 during evening activities and the overnight portion of camp
• Coordinated opening ceremonies for over 60 teams from across the United States and Canada
• Assisted with the implementation of 20 tournaments with over 30 teams at each tournament
• Acted as a tournament administrator to ensure a positive experience for fans and participants
• Instructed clinics of over 100 children ages 4-15 on baseball fundamentals
• Led multiple baseball clinics for Chevy’s grassroots marketing that included the Miracle League and the Horizon League (special needs children)

Louisville, Kentucky

• Completed the steps required by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association during Title IX Compliance Review
• Responsible for game day operations and equipment management for over 5 varsity sports
• Assisted with the athletics website and social media platforms providing up-to-date information about the teams

• Conducted face-to-face marketing for Major League Baseball Players Association, Louisville Slugger, Disney Channel XD, Topps, Phiten, Majestic, New Era, Tanel, Fathead, Boombah, MLB Network, Little League World Series.
• Responsible for over $40,000 worth of sales in a 3 month period

Childhood Education Grades 1-6

Master Of Science, Sport Administration

Activities and Societies: Sport Administration Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Sport for Development

Bachelor Of Administration, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Campus Crusade for Christ