Knowledgeable program coordinator with a track record of successfully growing a business. Strategic planning and operational expertise to enhance productivity and implement innovative solutions.
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Jeffery Foster
Elmhurst,IL
Summary
Overview
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Common Grounds Vibe Cafe
Owner and Creative Director
07.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Overseeing daily customer service goals, production, marketing and visual communication strategies
- Barista management, beverage creation and menu design
- Event management such as outside vendor sales and art programs
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed business partnerships and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, processes and service.
Resolution Kids Program
Youth Director
11.2013 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Volunteer coordination and activity planner for 1st - 5th and 6th - 2 graders
- Plan weekly meetings and outreach events
- Creative direction for outreach to community news, flyers and post cards
Fresenius Kabi
Desktop publisher
09.2008 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Graphic design for packaging, labeling blood plasma related medical equipment
- Organized imaging files and graphic systems, printing and scanning software, labeling and bar coding systems
By the Hand Club
Youth coordinator
09.2002 - 06.2007
Job overview
- Classroom leader for academic enrichment, managed volunteer tutoring
- Designed flyers, taught drawing, painting, and animation; assisted book design
Peterson Worldwide LLC
Graphics assistant
06.1993 - 11.1995
Job overview
- Design of infographics, diagrams, illustrations and presentations display and intranet
- Scanned and stored imaging files and graphic booklets, printing and storage software, labeling making and projector systems
Education
Robert Morris CollegeChicago, IL
BA from Computer Graphics and Design
04.1993
University Overview
Skills
Photography, Design, Video editing, Image editing Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Quark Xpress, Affinity Suite, Canva, Mac, Windows, IOS, Android, SEO, HTML Customer Service, Sales, Barista, Kitchen Management, Food service, Event coordination, Art Curriculum Design
Freelancework
Freelancework
- Royal Industries, Chicago, IL, 07/01/00, 01/01/01, Catalogue design, Image editing, Illustrations and photography
- Mission India, Round Lake, IL, 06/01/08, 02/01/11, Quarterly newsletter, Donor relations kits, Event calendar and website
- Allegra Graphics, Evanston, IL, 10/01/09, 08/01/12, Page layout, Banner design, Graphics for reproduction and delivery
- Qcells USA Corp., Sycamore, IL, 01/01/24, 04/01/24, Infographic and meeting diagrams for onboarding and sales
References
References
- Kyle Moore, Director, Qcells USA Corp., 815-757-7301
- Jack Cress, Owner, Cresswood Inc, Cortland, IL
- Betsy Carnahan, Educator, Hiawatha Elementary School, betsycarnahan@yahoo.com, 815-761-1450
- Linh Nguyen, Educator, Northern Illinois University, BNGUYEN2@NIU.EDU
- Julie Ruffag, Director, Bayer Crop Sciences, 815-258-9428
Timeline
Owner and Creative Director
Common Grounds Vibe Cafe
07.2016 - Current
Youth Director
Resolution Kids Program
11.2013 - 02.2016
Desktop publisher
Fresenius Kabi
09.2008 - 06.2009
Youth coordinator
By the Hand Club
09.2002 - 06.2007
Graphics assistant
Peterson Worldwide LLC
06.1993 - 11.1995
Robert Morris College
BA from Computer Graphics and Design
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