Allan Ferguson

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About Allan Ferguson

An aspiring, bilingual forward thinking, hands-on project manager and educator who thrives on creating order out of chaos and is energized by “wicked” challenges. Comfortable with ambiguity, having served in multiple supervisory roles in the international milieu.Experieced in keeping teams on track and have a knack for identifying blind spots and finding elegant solutions to unforeseen problems. Played a key role in remote product launches that have been exciting.What drives me is the opportunity to be able to forge a path for others in underrepresented groups with cultural sensitivity and awareness.Possessing a broad knowledge of organizing, supervising and supporting the day to day institutional activities. • Strategic and analytical thinker with highly developed problem-solving skills within a complex work environment. • Exceedingly adaptable and resilient under pressure, maintaining the highest level of professionalism with advanced abilities to prioritize, make sound decisions with political astuteness, meet deadlines and work collaboratively, ensuring a commitment to service and the work ethic. • International experience in executive management teaching and program development in a multicultural setting that encourages open communication with colleagues and students. • Flexible with strong team-working skills, able to work individually or as part of a group. Involved in a wide variety of tasks in areas such as brand marketing and management, admissions, resource planning, public affairs, and media relations, gained through all-round managerial experience, now looking for an opportunity for personal development and career progression with a reputable organization. “I have professionally known Allan for the past 12 years and know him to be well rounded and dedicated to the ‘work ethic’. He is a serious worker and has displayed all the qualities of an educator ‘par excellence’…understands the interdependencies of administration, staff and institutional goals and aims.” Farooq Al Sadiq, Public Relations Specialist, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia