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Stuart Ferguson
10 Strathmore Place
Broughty Ferry
Dundee
07477 678 971
StuartJamesFerguson
@gmail.com
uk.linkedin.com/in/
StuartJamesFerguson
SUMMARY
Focused but relaxed, motivated and organised is how I would describe myself. I’ve had many life experiences, working in numerous countries and being introduced to different international cultures and I have now realised it’s time to focus on my personal and professional development with a new challenge in a new field.
EXPERIENCE SNAP Childcare Imperia, Italy 2014Present Team Manager Heading a team of support workers to oversee the daily care of a severely autistic individual. Planning staff rotas, Introducing behavioural & development approaches and ensuring staff performance remains high. The Inclusion Group Dundee, UK. 20122014 Support Worker Disability support worker for a large base of individuals with varying levels of conditions and needs. Behaviour management, social involvement and independent skills development where the main objectives of this position. Camp Baker Services Chesterfield, VA, USA. summer 2011 & 2012 Head Counsellor & Programme Coordinator Responsible for a group of staff (30+) and a weekly client group (60+), ensuring the safety and enjoyment of clients as well as the smooth running of the summer camp programme; activity schedules and planning, management liaisons, community outreach were just a few responsibilities. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Working to a strict deadline. Working in often hostile and challenging environments. Excellent computer skills. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Being able to read emotions and situations. Remaining calm in times of intense pressure. Excellent initiative and personal workload management skills. Extremely organised.
EDUCATION University of Abertay, Dundee Sports Science & Psychology — 20102014 2:1 BSc Honours Dissertation Encouraging Regular Physical Activities for Autistics and the Benefits on Behaviour.
Adapted various module subjects to focus on disability support work; case studies, research, dissertation, etc.
Dundee College Forensic Psychobiology 20092010 NQ Forensic Psychobiology Modules included; English, Math, Geography, Law, German, Science, Technical Drawing. REFERENCES Current Employer Katharine Dore, OBE 11 & 12 Piazza Della Madonna, Villa Guardia, Pontedassio, 18027 Italy. [email protected] Previous Employers Laura Scott Manager The Inclusion Group 41 North Lindsay Street Dundee, DD1 1PW [email protected] Eleanor Rowley Staff Manager Camp Baker Services 07931 458024 [email protected]