Patience Ferguson Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Reports to the COO and serves on the Management Committee. Leads all HR and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices for the Bank; oversees the Bank’s Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI).

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

A S1.4 billion enterprise providing services, resources and support for the largest city in the state of Minnesota. 2020 Platinum Excellence Award for Workplace Wellness - Hennepin County2016 IMPA Award - Successful implementation of the design and change management strategies of Perform Minneapolis: a performance management process designed to align with City priorities and department objectives. Received strong support from City and labor leaders.2015 and 2017 Gold Excellence Award for Workplace Wellness – Hennepin County2015 NEOGOV Corporation --Best Implementation System Award2014 Brilliant Corporate Culture Award – Halogen Corporation Reports to the City Coordinator and serves on the Executive Leadership Team. Leads human capital standards, strategies, policies and practices that align with the City’s vision and values. Works to ensure the enterprise is in compliance with local, state and federal employment laws and City Ordinances.• Successfully created an engagement process involving employees, elected officials, labor and City leaders regarding the establishment of Juneteenth as a paid holiday for City employees. As a result, the City was the first city in the state of Minnesota to establish Juneteenth as a paid holiday for employees.• Created a workplace investigations division, which increased efficiency and effectiveness in the resolution of employee concerns and complaints.• Facilitated the development and implementation of a Paid Parental Leave policy, which was unanimously approved by the Minneapolis City Council.• Provided HR leadership support for executive pay compensation, which was positively recognized by the Star Tribune Editorial Board.• Facilitated the creation of the first ever City Leadership U program. 83% of participants reported increased understanding of equity.• Championed and secured elected officials’ support for the creation of the STAR awards, an employee-driven recognition program.

Minneapolis, Mn

A $16 million enterprise that serves over 25,000 annually in the areas of health and wellness, early childhood education, youth development, public policy and racial equity.2011 Nonprofit Mission Excellence Award – Minnesota Council on Nonprofits2011 STEP-UP Outstanding Partner Award – City of MinneapolisVice President, Human ResourcesReported to the CEO and served on the executive leadership team. Leads Human Resource standards, strategies, policies and practices that align with the mission. Works to ensure the enterprise is in compliance with local, state and federal laws.• Established the HR business partners model within the enterprise.• Successfully led the 2012-13 Employee Engagement Survey process, which resulted in an 82% employee participation rate---the highest in the organization’s history.• Developed and executed a results-based common performance management process, which decreased retroactive pay costs, improved employee morale and decreased discrimination liability.• Facilitated the design of all recruiting, selection and onboarding processes, reducing employee turnover by 35%.• Facilitated the creation of an employee engagement strategy which resulted in the “Best of Show” Award from Greater Twin Cities United Way for two consecutive years.

Richfield, Mn

THE STOREFRONT GROUP – Richfield, MN A $8 million organization providing services for suburban youth and families in the areas of health, education, and family empowerment.Director, Mosaic Diversity ProgramReported to the CEO and served on the executive leadership team. Created programs, services and support for youth of color and their families. Provided consulting and training services to schools, families and communities.• Built, developed and supported a high performing, multicultural team.• Created the first suburban Somali Success program which resulted in 100 percent parent participation in school conferences.

St. Paul, Mn

A $6 million organization providing resources, tools and support for organizations.Reported to the CEO. Created policies, processes, tool and training support for leaders.Director, Volunteer Leadership Development• Created the department. Developed outcomes to measure effectiveness.• Lead research project designed to improve retention of volunteer leaders of color which resulted in 15 percent increased participation on boards and committees.• Recipient of United Way’s “They Don’t Make Them Like You” Award.

St. Paul, Mn

A $800,000 organization providing consulting and training services. Reported to the Executive DirectorDirector, Board Governance and Strategic Planning • Conducted training, consultation and board recruitment services for nonprofit and corporate organizations.• Created and executed a marketing strategy which resulted in increased corporate member engagement and participation.

St. Paul, Mn

Consultation Manager Provided training and consulting services to small nonprofit organizations.• Created and executed the first organization-wide diversity plan for the organization.• Designed and implemented diversity recruitment strategy which resulted in 20% increase in revenue.

Master'S, Human Resource Development

Bachelors, Business Administration