KINGSTON - Hon. Ferguson has a wealth of experience in Management.
Prior to her Ministerial appointment, she worked assiduously as a Field Support Officer, USAID (Admin), as was instrumental in strengthening Non-Governmental organizations (NGOs) and Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) in resources policies and practices.
She was involved, for many years, advocating social issues, with specific focus on life counseling, HIV/AIDS support, adolescence guidance and counseling and domestic disputes.
She also collaborated and facilitated coordination with NGOs, FBOs and Community Based organizations with a bias for social issues, inclusive of children, education, health and family.
Further, during her tenure as the Properties Manager of the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) – 2004 to 2008 - Ms. Ferguson, among her many duties managed and advised Management in relation to the Corporation’s real properties, managed projects undertaken by the Corporation, evaluated, awarded and supervised contracts, designed job specifications for contractors, prepared monthly reports for Management and prepared the Corporation’s yearly budget and Bills of Quantities.
As such, Ms. Ferguson has acquired a unique set of skills which includes Strategic Planning, Proposal and Report writing, Project Management and Events Co-ordination.
She is currently pursuing a Law Degree at the University of London, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (Credit) and a B. Sc in Public Management from the University of Guyana.
Other academic accomplishments include: Diplomas from the University of Guyana in Social Work, Public Management and Postgraduate Diploma in Administration (ed.); Certificate in Project Management from UG/Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE) and a Certificate in Conflict Resolution, UG/Clark Atlanta University.
