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ADELE J. FOSTER

Executive Summary

 

Experienced project manager with a training and consulting background. Key skillsets include supervisory responsibility, highly proficient computer skills, ability to develop spreadsheets and analyze reports, ability to influence others, oversee projects and coach and train employees. Strong facilitation and interviewing skills. Able to perform needs analysis and address performance gaps.

EMPOWERMENT SPEAKER

AUTHOR

TRAINER

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL COACH

BUSINESS ADVISER

 

Education

University of Sedona

Currently Study for Master of Psychology

Asher College; Dallas, TX

Microsoft Certification 2017

Kean University; Union, N.J.

B.S., Major:  MARKETING   Minor and Certificate in:  TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Kean College of New Jersey; Union, N.J.

KEY SKILLS

Instructional Design
Curriculum Development
Training
Technical Writing
Program Management
MS Office
MS Outlook
MS Publisher
Needs Analysis/Site Evaluation
SurveyMonkey
Webex
SnagIt
Gotomeeting

RELATED EXPERIENCE

 

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Women Business Center       Business Coach/Trainer        2019 – Present

The PLAN Fund                       Microlender/Trainer               2006 – 2007

Collin/Dallas Metropolitan

SBDC                                        Sr. Bus. Counselor/Trainer    2002 – 2005

Paterson SBDC                       Counselor/Trainer                  1997 – 2002

Rutger SBDC                           Counselor/Trainer                  1997 – 2002

PROVEN ABILITIES AND RESULTS

 

BUSINESS COACHING/ADVISING/PLANNING

Demonstrated experience in coaching and assisting entrepreneurs in starting and growing a business. Assist start-up businesses and existing businesses with financials to obtain business loans.

 

Developed and maintained relationships with small business clients who need assistance in developing and growing their business entities.

 

Executed business development initiatives by advising small business owners on strategic methods to start, maintain and grow a business.

 

Partnered with other organizations, colleges, and universities to provide entrepreneurial training using my published book “Do It First, Do It Right, Do It Better, Do It Now! The Road Map To Entrepreneurship”

 

MANAGEMENT

As a leader in management I have supervised a team of agents, interns, employees and instructors. Managed the daily operations of A.J. Foster & Associates, Aquarius Creations, and The Tax Shelter.   Case managed jobseekers and entrepreneurs as well as Federal Funded programs.

 

Developed, coordinated and implemented a Training and Development Certificate Program and Instructional Design and Development Certificate Program for a community college.

 

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Training topics include: Business, Income Taxes, Writing, Publishing and Communication classes. Taught the Train-the-Trainer and Instructional Design and Development Certificate Program. Promote and market training programs, conferences, and seminars to outside vendors

2010 - present

2010 - present

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