OneIT Employee Spotlight- December 2024

Categories: Employee Spotlight, News, Staff

Denice Ferguson


Job Title

Business Systems Analyst

In one sentence – what does your job entail?

I offer user training and assist campus users with resolving issues related to 49er Mart. Additionally, I support Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Vendor Relations in addressing any 49er Mart-related problems.

What’s the best advice you can give to someone who just started their career?

When in doubt, ask questions. It’s more productive to seek answers than to feign knowledge.

What inspired you to pursue the career you have today?

A desire to help others and continuously learn something new every day.

What is something that might surprise us about you?

I have the distinction of being a three-time All-American and a Hall of Fame track athlete at Livingstone College.

What accomplishments are you most proud of?

I take pride in being the parent of two incredible adult children, Taelor and Jordan, and I am also a sponsor for Betty, who resides in Rwanda.

What’s your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?

Indoors, I enjoy cooking and spending time with my family. Outdoors, I like going for long walks and swimming in the ocean.

When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time?

Mindfulness meditation.

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?

Build homes for the homeless.

Are you Team Apple or Team Android?

Team Apple.