Matthew Ferguson

About Matthew Ferguson

Higher education administrator and faculty member turned leadership development program architect, professional facilitator, business development professional and corporate trainer.Resourceful, solution-oriented leader dedicated to innovation and problem solving through team building, storytelling, digital media, experience curation and fusing technology and learning theory.Consistently recognized for creativity, positivity, adaptability and an ability to forge meaningful relationships and create buy-in at all levels.Seasoned public speaker, presenter, and facilitator with extensive experience with audiences of all sizes, ages and interests.

Experience

1. Principal Consultant & Founder

   Fisheye Learning - Quarterly Virtual Training

   Jan 2020 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Oversee day-to-day operations of full-service learning solutions, leadership development, corporate training, and facilitation consulting agency.Serve as Principal Consultant alongside a diverse team of L&D professionals and industry experts offering clients a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to learning and leadership development centered on expanding employee capabilities and ownership.Specializing in strategies for leadership and management development program design, employee engagement/retention, employee onboarding & orientation, multimedia curation, and workshop facilitation.Current multi-year clients include global technology companies, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and hospitality groups.

Education

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Studies

  2003 — 2005

• Rutgers University

  MCRP, City and Regional Planning

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Project Management
• Supervision
• Urban Planning
• Restaurant Management
• Academic Advising
• Stage Management
• Blogging
• Research
• Marketing
• Improvisational Comedy
• Theatrical Production
• Leadership
• Residence Life
• Wedding Officiant
• Social Networking
• People Development
• Higher Education
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Training
• Program Management
• Facilities Management
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Facility Management
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Leadership Development
• Video Production
• Emcee
• Hosting Events
• Program Development
• Script-Writing
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning