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Clifford Foster

Detroit,MI

Summary

Proven leader in research and development at Babes World, adept in optimizing financial resources and expanding patent portfolios. Demonstrated excellence in fostering industry partnerships and presenting findings, enhancing company visibility. Skilled in technology scouting and cross-functional teamwork, ensuring top-notch customer insight and design thinking in project execution. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Research and Development

Babes World
  • Optimized budgetary allocations for research projects, ensuring maximum return on investment while minimizing financial risks.
  • Expanded patent portfolio by identifying valuable intellectual property assets and guiding their successful registration process.
  • Established strong relationships with industry partners, fostering collaboration on joint research ventures.
  • Presented research findings at conferences and other professional events, raising company profile within the industry community.

Community Organizer

EJAM/Affordable Housing Task Force/Comm. Canvasser
03.2018 - Current
  • Built strong bonds with local cultural organizations by respecting unique differences and specific societal norms.
  • Collaborated with community organizations in other regions to support state-wide and national outreach initiatives.
  • Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.
  • Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.

Interim Office Manager

First Congregational Church of Detroit
12.2022 - 03.2024
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
06.2019

Skills

Customer Insight

Design thinking

Technology Scouting

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Timeline

Interim Office Manager

First Congregational Church of Detroit
12.2022 - 03.2024

Community Organizer

EJAM/Affordable Housing Task Force/Comm. Canvasser
03.2018 - Current

Director of Research and Development

Babes World

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Wayne State University
Clifford Foster