From Imprimis Intern to the Cover of the Dallas Business Journal

Akilah Ferguson

Recently one of Imprimis’ former Interns was honored in the Dallas Business Journal’s special section “40 Under Forty”.  Akilah Tyson Ferguson, Supplier Diversity Manager for Ericsson Inc., started her career at a young age working as an Intern for Imprimis Group while she was still in high school.  She worked as in Intern for two summers with Imprimis preparing her for life in the real world. Akilah attended The University of Texas, Arlington where she received a degree in International Business. “It was at Imprimis where I was taught at such a young age how to deal with various types of people in the professional world in a professional way.  I learned the etiquette of the business environment, from how to hold a conversation to learning how to dress appropriately”, said Akilah in a recent interview, “When all of my friends were babysitting or working at a local store, I was getting up at 6am and putting a suit on.”

Ferguson is a very ambitious career driven woman.  After graduating from college, she worked for American Airlines as a Contract Negotiator for One World Carriers. Akilah notes that one of her biggest career accomplishments was helping close the deal between American and Japan Airlines.  After serving seven years at American Airlines, Akilah receive an opportunity to join Ericsson Inc. as a Contracts Manager to negotiate third party contracts.  She was promoted to her current role of Supplier Diversity Manager after only one year of service with Ericsson.  Currently she is focused on building the Supplier Diversity Program at Ericsson and striving to make it a Best in Class Operation.   Clearly her work ethic is paying off and we would like to think that Imprimis got her started on the right foot.

Congratulations are extended to Akilah and all of us at Imprimis Group wish her the best of luck!