Joseph Foster
Lavonia,GA
Summary
Successful entrepreneur with proven track record of success. Over 10 years experience in sales and building relationships with customers. Extremely active in community and local government serving on numerous boards in various roles.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
District 2 Commissioner
Franklin County Board Of Commissioners
01.2021 - Current
- Served as Interim Chairman for 6 months in 2022
- Serve as liaison to Industrial Building Authority of Franklin County
- Oversaw budget formulation, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
- Provided leadership in crisis management situations, effectively resolving issues and mitigating risks.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaborations for increased innovation in problem-solving efforts.
- Term Ends in 2024
Owner
Lavonia Self Storage
02.2011 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Managed financial aspects of business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected business's financial stability.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Diversified revenue streams by exploring new markets and developing innovative products or services tailored to those markets'' needs.
- Recognized as Best Storage Facility for 4 years straight by local newspaper.
Owner
Foster's Lawn Care Inc
01.2005 - Current
- Manage full service lawn maintenance company with over 150 residential and commercial clients.
- Company has annual sales of over $300,000.
- Manage 2 three man crews to complete workload each day.
- Use accounting and management software to efficiently manage financials and schedule.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Recognized as Best Lawn Care Company for past 3 years by local newspaper.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Housing Studies
University of Georgia
Athens, GA2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Government relations
- Budget Management
- Business Development
- Customer Service
- Multitasking
- Self Motivation
Affiliations
- Franklin County Habitat for Humanity (Serve as Board President)
- Lavonia Volunteer Fire Department
- Georgia Self Storage Association Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
- Lavonia Chamber of Commerce
- Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Timeline
District 2 Commissioner
Franklin County Board Of Commissioners
01.2021 - Current
Owner
Lavonia Self Storage
02.2011 - Current
Owner
Foster's Lawn Care Inc
01.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Housing Studies
University of Georgia
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