BACKRESUME
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Paul “ SEQUENCE “ Ferguson
2007 -Present Senior Broadcast Director
Plan and co-ordinate various aspects of radio, television, or cable television.
Coordinated various aspects of production, such as audio
work, scenes, music, timing, camera work, and script writing.
2001- 2050 Yes We Care Inc.
Produced and edited music and video for Corporate and main stream clients, also produced framed prints and other items as fund-raising tools for business. Also established a 501C3 Yes We Care Inc. a not for profit, in order to help out VETRINS and their families cope with cancer.
1998 -2005 Photographer/Contributing Writer NIGHTLIFE MAGAZINE
Covered all music events, intervened major acts like The Dave Mathews Band, Jonathan Butler and more.
1998- 2001. NEW YORK NIGHTLIFE MAGAZINE. PC Help-desk and Programmer.
Implemented a computer-based management and accounting system for the company’s three Magazines using Microsoft Access.
1995-1997. WNET CHANNEL THIRTEEN. PC Help desk and Support Services.
Installed and supported Microsoft Office and Windows/95 in the 500 user community. Created/implemented systems management tools and elaborate database applications using Microsoft Word. Maintained and troubleshooted all PC’s and printers. Bench tested and installed new software and hardware.
1989-1994. METROLINK NETWORK, INC. Vice President and PC Support Manager.
Employed as a systems analyst. Installed software/hardware. Created/implemented training programs for “non-computer literate” users. Responsible for all systems support. Served as liaison to computer programmers for customer enhancements. Created and maintained the corporate development database.
1988-1989. TIME LEASING CORPORATION. Programmer, Analyst, and Consultant.
Analyzed financial statements in order to establish debt financing and equity financing credibility regarding private placements and initial public offerings. Supervised and maintained an extensive equipment leasing clientele base.
1985-1988. ST. MARK’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL. Instructor, Programmer, Analyst and Consultant.
Taught kindergarten through eighth grade computer technology classes, and supervised faculty development involving the use of instructional technology. Implemented and supported a computer-based management and accounting system. Instructed computer evening courses for PTA members.
1987-1993. NY PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHOMBURG CENTER. Software Analyst and Consultant.
Employed as a systems analyst. Designed/installed software for customized, computer-based accounts payable/receivable program utilizing Lotus 1-2-3 and Accounting Plus.33.
1984-1985. V G F CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Software Analyst, PC Support, and Consultant.
Implemented a training and development program for key personnel in the computer department. Provided appropriate training literature and materials. Designed and modified programs for special accounting projects and re-organized the department for effective utilization of office technology.
1981-1984. TMB ASSOCIATES INC. Programmer, Analyst, and Consultant.
Trained key personnel in the computer department. Created programs to produce daily, monthly, and annual financial reports including rent billing, payroll accounts receivable/payable and inventory.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
1981-1990. UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE. Staff Sergeant E6.
1977-1981. UNITED STATES ARMY. Sergeant E1-E5.
Stationed at bases in the United States, Germany, Holland and France. Specialized in Nuclear, Biological
and Chemical Warfare.
EDUCATION
Queens borough C.C. (CUNY) and the Albert Merrill School. Major: Computer Science.
SOFTWARE
Adobe Photo-shop, Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, SONAR 7, Lotus, Accounting Plus, Symphony, Apple-works, Microsoft Access, Excel, Word 2007, O.D.B.S.-Database Language, Microsoft Expression Web, HTML
HARDWARE
IBM PS-2/AT/XT, IBM-360/370, TRS-80 Level, Wang PC, Apple PC, Altos Computer, and all PC based Computers.