Sue Ferguson - Biography

Sue Ferguson, MS, CRC, CCM, President, is the Senior Ergonomics Consultant and Master Trainer at Workforce Dynamics, and although she can claim talents in many work-related areas, pragmatic problem solving in ergonomics is truly her specialty. Sue brings to ergonomic consulting an uncommon angle, one that is holistic, broad, and better capable to deal with worksite problems. Due in part to her workers' compensation, injury management and psychology background, her vision for resolve includes a bigger picture than may be obvious. And because of her empathetic nature, she goes beyond expectations by assisting workers and employers as they make necessary changes. Whether you represent a fortune 500 corporation or uniquely yourself, Sue is exceptional at improving the situation for all.

 

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CURRENT POSITION:

President/Owner - Workforce Dynamics, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES:

Provide consultation and training to businesses and individuals regarding ergonomic risks, disability management, workforce communication, early intervention and workers' compensation claims. Provide supervisory skill training and consult with business clients on a variety of workforce issues. Direct supervisor of vocational and medical case management teams. Offer vocational expert testimony for cases involving divorce issues, workers' compensation, or personal injury. Master Trainer specializing in workforce productivity, communication, health, anger and stress management. Senior Ergonomic Consultant evaluating worksites for risk factors and consulting on injury prevention and implementation of sound workplace improvements.

EDUCATION:

• M.S. Clinical Psychology (Industrial Psychology Minor), Portland State University, 1984.
  
• B.S. Psychology, Portland State University, 1980 (High Honors).
  
• A.S. Liberal Arts, Portland Community College, 1978.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

Specialized training at nationally acclaimed seminars/workshops on industrial and office ergonomics, injury prevention, Americans with Disabilities Act, work place safety, assessment, employability and workforce training. Specific course work in motivation and work, aptitude and achievement assessments, intelligence testing and vocational guidance. Attended workshops on transferable work skills, labor market access and lost earning capacity.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS:

• Certified Ergonomic Evaluation Specialist (CEES-due Sept, 2002)
  
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (C.R.C.) - National Certification
  
• Certified Case Manager (C.C.M.) - National Certification
  
• Certified Vocational Counselor - Full Certification - States of Oregon, Washington, Alaska
  

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

• Society For Industrial and Organizational Psychologists
  
• Oregon Association for Rehabilitation Professionals
  
• International Association for Rehabilitation Professionals
  
• American Psychological Association
  
• Society for Human Resource Management Association
  
• Former Chair Portland Community College, Professional Skills Advisory Board 1988 - 1996-former Chair
  
• Portland State University-1998-ongoing Advisory Board -Dept. of Continuing Education
  
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  
• YMCA - Division Leader 1999 Fund Raising Campaign
  
• Leadership Beaverton-1999-2000

1983 to Present

WORKFORCE DYNAMICS, INC., Portland, Oregon

1978 to 1985

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Portland, Oregon

University Lecturer for lower and upper division psychology courses in introductory psychology and interpersonal growth and awareness. Co-taught courses in work and motivation, adult development and aging, human development and vocational testing.

Test Administrator/Supervisor in administration of national exams for entrance into graduate, medical and law schools.

Research Assistant: National grant studying impact of adult-onset diabetes on cognitive functioning; federally funded study assessing cognitive performance of neurologically impaired veterans; doctoral dissertation correlating various trait elements with intellectual performance of children (Oregon Health Sciences University, VA Hospital).

"The Vocational Expert in a Spousal Support Case" by Sue Ferguson, M.S., C.R.C. and Adriane Gaffuri, Ph.D. Published in the Oregon State Bar, Family and Juvenile Law Section, 1996.

"Different Roles for Vocational Experts" by Adriane Gaffuri, Ph.D. and Sue Ferguson, M.S., C.R.C. Published in the Family and Juvenile Law Newsletter, August, 1996.

"Role of Vocational Experts" by Sue Ferguson, M.S., C.R.C. Published in the Oregon Law Institute, Spousal Support: "So Long As You Both Shall Live?" 1993.

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Tri-Met
Fleetwood Travel Trailers
The Hartford
Farmers
Reliance Insurance
Olsten Temporary Services
TIG Insurance
Hoffman Construction Company
Precision Construction Company
Freightliner
EBI
Oregon Nurses Association
May Company (Meier & Frank)

First Consumers National Bank
U.S. West
United Airlines
Albertsons
Goodyear Tire
State of Oregon-
Vocational Rehab Division
Nabisco
May Trucking
CNA Insurance
Travelers
Volt Temporary Services
Integra (Fred Meyer) Services

Matrix
Self-Insured Management Services
Renaissance Holdings, Inc.
JBL& K
Lumberman's
Safeco
Kemper
Sedgwick James
Beverly Enterprises
Kaiser Permanente
Safeway
American Airlines
State of Washington-
Division of Vocational Rehab

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1999-2000
Earned National Accreditation Standing as a Community Rehabilitation Provider (Rehabilitation Services Accreditation System -RSAS)

1998
Ergonomic Study -State of Oregon contract- Analyzing 200+ workstations within the Secretary of State's Divisions

1997-2000
State of Oregon Workers' Compensation Department approved provider for Worksite Modification, Job Analyses, and Ergonomic Consultation. (Ongoing)

1998-2001
Tri-Met Contract Stress Management

1998
Nabisco - Ergonomic Assessment-Mixing Department and ongoing case management

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5319 SW Westgate Dr., #150
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