Preston Ferguson

Experienced Program Manager with a proven track record in working with senior leaders while implementing strategic initiatives to drive organizational efficiency and success.

West Valley City, UT, USA

(801) 857 - 1853

Work experience

Services Program Manager, Services Sales Enablement

Workday

  •  Managed partnerships with VPs and Directors, overseeing an array of roadmap initiatives focused on critical sales technologies such as SFDC, Tableau, Clari, Smartsheets, and SalesSpot.
  • Worked in cross-functional collaboration efforts to establish program governance frameworks, streamlining processes and driving prioritization of system enhancements while leveraging comprehensive KPIs to mitigate project bottlenecks effectively.
  • Onboarded over 300 users into forecasting tools and methodologies, achieving an impressive 92% Net Promoter Score (NPS) and fostering adoption. 
05-2022 - Current

Sr Business Process Analyst (Services Sales Enablement)

Workday

  •  Standardized global services forecasting tools and methodologies, empowering Services senior leaders to attain 98% forecast accuracy rate.
  • Redesigned a week-long Sales Club data exercise into a dynamic Tableau dashboard, providing real-time insights for management decision-making and significantly enhancing operational efficiency. 
11/2021 - 03/2022

Business Analyst - Ops

Workday

  • Innovated seller efficiencies through the development of standard reporting and achieved a 10% reduction in opportunity hygiene issues.
  • Designed a scalable case system to facilitate cross-organizational communications, resulting in the identification and tracking of $10 million in annual bookings. 
02/2019 - 11/2021

CRM Consultant

Altriva Solutions

  •  Responsible for CRM implementation and upgrade projects for a diverse client portfolio, utilizing comprehensive requirement gathering, system analysis, and documentation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for all client ad-hoc requests pertaining to CRM configuration, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing client needs and ensuring optimal system performance and alignment with business objectives. 
01/2018 - 11/2021

CRM Systems Analyst

EnerBank USA

  • Designed, developed, tested, and deployed changes within Microsoft Dynamics 365, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational requirements.
  • Upheld strict adherence to Bank Change Management Procedures, guaranteeing compliance with regulatory standards and minimizing operational risks. 
07/2017 - 01/2018

Risk Analyst

EnerBank USA

  • Conducted comprehensive reviews of clients' annual financial statements, cash flows, balance sheets, income statements, and commercial credit reports, alongside program performance evaluations, to assess risk levels effectively.
  • Engaged with clients on a daily basis to gain a holistic understanding of their needs and potential risks, fostering strong client relationships and facilitating informed risk management decisions. 
05/2015 - 07/2017

Operations Manager

Kingsley Management Corp.

  •  Directed and oversaw the daily operations of multiple departments including Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), Technical Support, Titles, Taxes, Customer Support, IT, Website Development, Programming, and Marketing, ensuring seamless coordination and optimal performance across all functions.
  • Conducted thorough due diligence processes for acquisitions ranging from $10 to $50 million, encompassing comprehensive tax analysis, onsite inspections, contract reviews, and pro-forma financial analysis, facilitating informed decision-making and successful integration. 
05/2013 - 04/2015

Small Enterprise Education and Development Advisor

DanPer - Sembrando Futuro, Trujillo, Peru

  • Spent 3 months in Trujillo, Peru teaching business principles, advising program participants, analyzing pro-forma cash flows, and accounting for projects. 
  • Helped participants write business plans that identified company organization, product cycles, business strategy, costs, quality, VIRN analysis, market research, prices, pro-forma cash flows, sunk costs, SWOT analysis, liquidation plans, and more. 
  • Researched proven business methods with local professionals to write 3 phase curriculum (Idea generation and approval, Business Plans, and Continued Development) (300+ pages) that condensed a 1 year program rotation to 3 months.
12/2011 - 01/2013

CRM Consultant

Altriva Solutions

  • Spearheaded CRM implementation and upgrade projects for a diverse client portfolio, utilizing comprehensive requirement gathering, system analysis, and documentation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for all client ad-hoc requests pertaining to CRM configuration, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing client needs and ensuring optimal system performance and alignment with business objectives.
01/2018 - 02/2019

Education

Education

BS, Finance

Utah State University

08/2011 - 04/2013
Education

AS, Business

L.D.S. Business College

01/2008 - 04/2011
Education

AS, Financial/Managerial Accounting

L.D.S. Business College

01/2008 - 04/2011

Certifications