Franz Ferguson Jr.
6465 Essex Dr Mesa, Arizona 85212 (702) 328-1547 Franz.Ferguson@asu.edu Education Bachelor of Science in Operations Management and Technology Minor in Small Business Arizona State University Polytechnic, Mesa, Arizona Grade Point Average: 3.9/4.0
Expected Graduation Date: May 2014
Internships Office Coordinator, Lead America, Boston, Massachusetts, New York, New York, June 2011-August 2011 Supervised 2 IT technicians in both the setup and breakdown of A/V equipment on average of 3 times a day. Generated and modified daily schedules with a group of five others in order to make daily events run efficiently. Completed daily tasks through verbal and written communication with the Operations Director and Operations Manager several times a day in order to ensure the safety of the students as well as the quality of the program. Facilitated operations with 2 co-workers and worked hand and hand with academics to generate a total satisfaction grade of the conference generated by students of 4.2/5.0 and 4.5/5.0. Work Experience Career Peer, Arizona State University Polytechnic, Mesa, Arizona November 2010-Present Developed in-depth skills on critiquing rsums and cover letters through a rigorous 7 week training program. Navigated students to the correct way to format and express their skills and qualifications through a rsum. Organized office schedule in collaboration with co-workers to promote efficient peer mentoring. Coached students to confidently communicate verbally to an employer during an interview session. Carryout/Sales representative, Star Nursery, Las Vegas, Nevada June 2010-August 2010 Provided customer service during transactions and executed sales techniques to promote improved sales which accounted for Star Nursery receiving the Best of Las Vegas award. Managed 3 store personnel and equipment, such as a forklift, while interacting with customers to guide them to their products on a daily basis. Skills Microsoft Office Suite Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop AutoCAD Adobe Illustrator NTI Media Maker Volunteer Experiences Project Manager/ Volunteer November 2010-March 2011 Generated an Alternative Spring Break project in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of Arizona the Compadre Branch with 4 other students. Obtained 15 volunteers to aid in the event to help mentor and act as role models for children in various grades including first, second, third and high school grade level students. Donated two days and encouraged all ages of children to become interested in college and to suggest the many different options of college that is available to them. Head Event Organizer, the Special Olympics, Las Vegas, Nevada June 2008-July 2009 Organized and managed 10 race schedules each summer, in addition to 4 field events. Recorded the times and results at the end of each race, as well as drafting and organizing the schedule events to occur throughout the day. Motivated a team of 10 peers to run multiple track events smoothly, while catering as well as handling the budget. Builder/Leader of Team Exterior, Homes for the Elderly, Athens, Greece June 2007-July 2007 Led a 15 person team in the construction of a 2 mile road for an 82 year old man to help him travel from his home to his field on a daily basis. Honors & Activities Deans List-Arizona State University Academic Year 2010-2011 Cooley Leadership Academy October 2010-Present 2010 Nevada Pride Recipient April 2010 Senator-Undergraduate Student Government at the ASU Polytechnic campus April 2011- May 2012 Committee Chair-Activities and Promotions Recruiting Officer- Sigma Chi Sigma April 2011-May 2012
