Christopher M. Ferguson, MBA


CAREER GOALS

I am an experienced Environmental Project Manager / Scientist and a recent graduate of the IU Kelley School of Business with an MBA in Finance and a focus on Entrepreneurship. My short term career goal is to find a position where I can continue to utilize my project management skills while being involved with the business management / finance function of an environmental firm with the long term goal of moving into the Business Manager / Director role.

EDUCATION
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN August 2009
Master of Business Administration in Finance

Butler University, Indianapolis IN
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Indiana Department of Environmental Management April 2008 Present
Project Manager, Voluntary Remediation Program, Office of Land Quality, Indianapolis, IN

Current Responsibilities:

Direct and guide 40+ projects through the application, strategy, review, and approval processes.
Negotiate acceptable remedial solutions with outside consultants and responsible parties utilizing personal knowledge and feedback from internal technical staff.
Review and develop evolving standard practices for the Voluntary Remediation Program.

Indiana Department of Environmental Management October 2005 April 2008
Environmental Chemist II, Office of Land Quality, Indianapolis, IN

Previous Responsibilities:

Assisted Project Managers and staff with developing effective, timely, and cost-efficient solutions to environmental cleanup issues.
Provided scientific and technical expertise to internal and external group members.
Performed oversight of environmental impacts both in the field and through the approval/closure process.


Eli Lilly & CompanyMarch 2004 August 2005
Associate Analytical Chemist (Contract), Dry Lab Quality Control, Indianapolis, IN

Previous Responsibilities:

Performed and reviewed QA/QC analyses in a fast-paced environment in accordance with GMP / SOP methods and FDA guidelines.
Compared laboratory results to product specifications and notified appropriate personnel when out of specification results are discovered.
Worked independently and with a group to meet strict stability deadlines for product testing.

HONORS AND AWARDS
Eagle Scout Award Recipient, Boy Scouts of America
Environmental Impact Award, Indiana Department of Environmental Management