Kareese Foster
Reading,PA
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Founding President
M.A.D.E. (Making A Difference Economically)
Reading PA, United States
11.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated volunteers to perform daily operational functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out desire vs need.
- Responsible for hiring professional tradesmen and real-estate moguls to teach youth and adults.
Business Owner/Operator
Self-Employed
Reading PA, United States
04.2012 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Provided outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity.
Education
No Degree - Marketing And Management
Allentown Business School
Allentown PAHigh School Diploma -
Pottstown Senior High School
Pottstown, PASkills
- Professional Networking
- Portfolio Management
- Business Planning
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Leadership and People Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Individual Trainings
- Operations Start-Up
- Raising Capital
- Project Management
- Team Engagement
Additional Information
Responsible for a large number of mens success through mentorship and consulting.
Timeline
Founding President
M.A.D.E. (Making A Difference Economically)
11.2019 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
Self-Employed
04.2012 - Current
No Degree - Marketing And Management
Allentown Business School
High School Diploma -
Pottstown Senior High School
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