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Sasha Ferguson

Belfast

Summary

I am a seasoned professional with an extensive career within LBG, with a passion for effective leadership and fostering talent within my team.

I strongly believe in the value of continuous learning and have harnessed this into fine-tuning my skills. I am an accomplished line-manager, stakeholder manager and operational manager

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Operational Manager

Digital Forensics & Incident Response Team - LBG
07.2024 - Current

I have found a real passion for this position and have excelled in the following areas:

  • Nomination for an access role model award from one of my direct reports for my support and guidance during a critical juncture in their life
  • Driving customer service surveys to identify opportunities for improvements
  • Delivery of a 'front-door' for our external customers
  • Led and managed staff to maintain smooth daily operations (scheduling, pitching strategic personnel moves)
  • Fostering talent
  • Advocating for the power of positive feedback and leading by example
  • Building robust relationships with my direct reports and peers
  • Regularly deputising as Senior Manager

Risk Manager

LBG
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders for creating effective response strategies to potential risks.
  • Spearheaded an initiative to overhaul the manner in which risk management was being delivered across the labs we served to improve oversight and customer experience
  • Monitored regulatory changes closely, ensuring full compliance at all times.
  • Facilitated employee training on risk awareness, enhancing overall organisational safety culture.
  • Prepared detailed reports on potential threats, informing corporate decision-making processes effectively.
  • Spearheaded implementation of risk tools and methodologies to improve outcomes and decrease vulnerabilities

Data Privacy Manager

LBG
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
  • Implemented cost reduction measures, reduced overhead expenses.
  • Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
  • Piloted change management initiatives successfully improving organisational adaptability.

Education

Master of Science - Software Development

Queens University
Belfast

Key Concepts of Service Management

Information Technology Infrastructure Library 4

CompTIA Security+

GCP Leadership Qualification

Skills

  • Customer relationship building
  • Training and Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Cultural awareness
  • Continuous Improvement implementation
  • Performance development
  • Stakeholder management
  • Regulatory understanding
  • Efficient delegation
  • Results-Driven approach

Timeline

Operational Manager

Digital Forensics & Incident Response Team - LBG
07.2024 - Current

Risk Manager

LBG
06.2024 - 07.2025

Data Privacy Manager

LBG
06.2021 - 06.2022

Master of Science - Software Development

Queens University

Key Concepts of Service Management

Information Technology Infrastructure Library 4

CompTIA Security+

GCP Leadership Qualification
Sasha Ferguson