Caley Ferguson

Experience

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  Columbus Housing Partnership is now Homeport

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  AmeriCorps Member

  I served communities throughout Columbus by assisting the Asset Management team at Columbus Housing Partnership manage properties. I helped to beautify playgrounds and neighborhoods for the residents participating in various programs provided by Columbus Housing Partnership.

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  West Virginia Wesleyan College

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  I assisted the Learning Center at WV Wesleyan by serving as resource for fellow students with learning differences. I was trained to use various technologies, such as Dragon Naturally Speaking, to help students gain the most from their educational experience. I also assisted the staff of the Learning Center by completing clerical duties. I volunteered as a Poetry Editor for WV Wesleyan's annual literary and arts magazine, The Vandalia. I served in the Spring of 2010 and 2011. As a Poetry Editor, I worked with the editorial team to read through and select poetry to be published in the magazine. As a freshman seminar leader, I helped to lead a small class of freshmen through their first semester of college. I attended and escorted the class to campus events, served as a liaison for the students, and helped them become better acclimated to college life. The class of students were assigned to a Southern Literature class through the English Department. I helped the professor in class by collecting quizzes, homework, presenting parts of lessons, and participating in classroom discussions.

  • Learning Center Student Aid

    Aug 2008 - May 2011

  • Vandalia Literary Magazine Poetry Editor

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Freshman Seminar Leader

    Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
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  AmeriCorps

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Literacy*AmeriCorps Member

  I taught Adult Basic Education and Pre-GED classes through Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania. I coordinated a service project with World Book Night to bring new, best-selling novels to adult learners throughout the Pittsburgh area. I also volunteered in several service projects throughout my year of service including sorting medical supplies through Global Links and distributing food at the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank.I also contributed to an online publication ran by AmeriCorps members. My blog posts included information and reviews about social events and restaurants around the Pittsburgh area. Show less

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  Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania

  Apr 2013 - Feb 2015

  Career Pathways Adult Education Instructor

  I taught Adult Basic Education and GED classes in the Northside of Pittsburgh. I provided Career Awareness instruction to students as well as some Case Management. I also worked with Goodwill's Marketing team to present information about the Education Department to members of the community. The presentations gave me an opportunity to create a gift for the community members. One year, it was a collection of student essays and the next year it was a collection of puzzles full of facts about the new GED exam. I assisted in planning bi-annual graduation ceremonies for the Education Department. I also served as the Education Department's Social Coordinator and planned department activities. In addition, I was also given the opportunity to collaborate with the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work to host a poetry and writing workshop for residents of the Pleasant Valley Shelter in the Northside. Show less

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  Safe Passage International

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2016

  I am responsible for the design and development of computer-based and instructor-led training solutions that incorporate effective learning strategies for a variety of global audiences.I also assist in the quality assurance process of SPI's products by conducting reviews--testing functionality, proofreading, analyzing overall effectiveness, and implementing edits--of both computer based and instructor led training. In addition to the aforementioned responsibilities, I was recently certified as a trainer for various regulatory programs and am qualified to lead instructor led training sessions. I also earned an E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate through the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in June 2016. Show less

  • Instructional Designer

    Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  • Content Development Specialist

    Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
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  CDS Life Transitions

  Jul 2016 - Feb 2022

  In this role, I am responsible for coordinating a social skills program for children with Autism to promote and improve social relations, appropriate communication skills, empathy as well as creating and sustaining peer relationships. The types of activities include: swimming, role-playing, social skill-building, and playing games (indoors and outdoors) to encourage turn-taking and teamwork. I also plan community outings to various places such as the Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester Museum and Science Center, Webster Park, and local farms. This role also requires the planning of the annual Autism Awareness Fair which takes place in April. Show less

  • Director of Learning and Development

    Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Learning and Development Manager/Lead Instructional Designer

    Oct 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Safety and Training Coordinator

    Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Activities Coordinator

    Sept 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Autism Skill Building Program Coordinator

    Jul 2016 - Mar 2018
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  Baldwin Richardson Foods

  Feb 2022 - now

  Manager Employee Experience

  I am responsible for developing and executing programs which build human capabilities, create employee engagement, maintain a philosophy of employee development, and align internal communications, all with the focus of creating a culture of belonging.