Dustin Ferguson

Current

• Communications Specialist at H&R Block

Past

• Peer Leadership Consultant at University of Oregon
• Student Ambassador at University of Oregon

Education

• University of Oregon

Connections

13 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Dustin Ferguson’s Summary

As a communications specialist at H&R Block, I manage the tracking and measurement of national, regional and local media results as well as the internal reporting of the results with an online, daily clipping report and various metrics reports. I also assist the team by writing press releases,facilitating interviews and developing messaging.

Before joining H&R Block in Nov. 2008, I graduated from the University of Oregon. I earned a B.S. in Journalism, with a public relations emphasis and a communications minor as a student in the UO School of Journalism & Communication.

While at the University of Oregon, I worked as a Student Ambassador during my sophomore and junior years and as a Peer Leadership Consultant during my senior year.

As a Student Ambassador for two years, I gave campus tours, represented the University of Oregon at recruiting events, and communicated with prospective students via the telephone to guide them through the college application and entrance processes.

In my role as a Peer Leadership Consultant, I provided consultations with students about leadership development opportunities on campus, planned the President's Leadership Symposium, and developed and facilitated Leaders of Oregon - a new, leadership recognition award program.

Dustin Ferguson’s Specialties:

Media tracking and measurement (Vocus), content management (Vignette)

Dustin Ferguson’s Experience

• Communications Specialist

  H&R Block

  (Public Company; HRB; Financial Services industry)

  November 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)

  Manage the tracking & measurement of national. regional and local media results, write press releases, facilitate interviews and assist the Corporate Communications team where ever needed.

• Peer Leadership Consultant

  University of Oregon

  (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  June 2007 — November 2008 (1 year 6 months)

• Student Ambassador

  University of Oregon

  (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  September 2005 — June 2007 (1 year 10 months)

  Guided more than 100 campus tours, called more than 4,000 prospective students to answer questions and provide guidance, and delivered presentations at college fairs and recruiting events in Denver, Colo., Bend, Ore., Portland, Ore. and Eugene, Ore

Dustin Ferguson’s Education

• University of Oregon

  B.S. , Journalism: Public Relations, Communication Studies , 2004 — 2008

  Activities and Societies:

  Traffic Appeals Board, Student-Faculty Grievances committee, LeaderShape Institute, Northwest Student Leadership Conference

Additional Information

Dustin Ferguson’s Interests:

public relations, social media, branding and brand management, corporate social responsibility, art, writing, music, communicating, anything outdoors, and living life.

Dustin Ferguson’s Contact Settings

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