Blake Foster Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Md, Us

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Over 8 years of Salesforce experience with developing and implementing Salesforce solutions for businesses and nonprofits. Including:- Analyzing business processes to ensure streamlined adoption of Salesforce tech- Transitioning organizational operations from legacy systems to Salesforce- Extensive work configuring Flows, Web to Lead, Reports, Dashboards, Objects to meet client data and process needs- Mass editing and cleaning of large data sets in Excel and DataLoader- Org… Show more Over 8 years of Salesforce experience with developing and implementing Salesforce solutions for businesses and nonprofits. Including:- Analyzing business processes to ensure streamlined adoption of Salesforce tech- Transitioning organizational operations from legacy systems to Salesforce- Extensive work configuring Flows, Web to Lead, Reports, Dashboards, Objects to meet client data and process needs- Mass editing and cleaning of large data sets in Excel and DataLoader- Org transitions from Classic to Lightning- Configuration of Apps from the AppExchange to meet business needs Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Managed the adoption of Salesforce for the donations department by customizing Lead, Opportunity, and Accounts/Contacts. Ran point on continuing to enhance Salesforce interface and donations protocols to optimize lead to donor conversions. Created reports to analyze key metrics (location, amount, opportunity conversion rate) as well as donations team productivity (number of leads/donations, tasks due). Created a Donations Guidebook for donations process and Salesforce to help with… Show more • Managed the adoption of Salesforce for the donations department by customizing Lead, Opportunity, and Accounts/Contacts. Ran point on continuing to enhance Salesforce interface and donations protocols to optimize lead to donor conversions. Created reports to analyze key metrics (location, amount, opportunity conversion rate) as well as donations team productivity (number of leads/donations, tasks due). Created a Donations Guidebook for donations process and Salesforce to help with onboarding as well as how to use Salesforce and how to continue to change and customize it. • Assisted with marketing and event planning including annual fundraising ball.•Created and manage online retail store in eBay. Produced $80,000 in sales in 7 months.•Coordinated with other departments on projects including sustainability initiatives, expansion to Philadelphia, excess inventory issues, sales and marketing, among others.• Enhanced the sustainability presence in the retail environment by researching and evaluating options such as green walls, water bottle refill stations, displays for partner green businesses, etc. • Responded to and qualified 15-20 donation inquiries by phone/email per day. Coordinated pickups for 20-30 donations per week. Maintained reports for Donations Department sales, pickups, and appraisals in Excel. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Analyzed organic waste diversion options for the City of Baltimore using benefit-cost analysis and best practices research to recommend a simultaneous surcharge and rebate program for commercial organics producers

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• Provided student perspective to a diverse group of faculty and staff at the top levels of their organizations working to improve sustainability across and within the different departments of the University.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• Participated in leadership development fellowship with students from U.Va. Law and Business schools consisting of a monthly speaker and discussion series Participated in leadership development fellowship with students from U.Va. Law and Business schools consisting of a monthly speaker and discussion series featuring leaders from the business, government, and non-profit sectors

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• Led 2 sections of 20 students each in a weekly discussion section for the class Introduction to Public Policy. Grade and evaluate memos, exams, and presentations.

• Synthesized a Lessons Learned document from NFWF grantee project reports in order to help strengthen existing and future projects that address the targets of the Guanica Bay Watershed Management Plan. • Facilitated development of interagency (NOAA, USGS, NASA) workshop to help local watershed managers of coral reef watersheds by reviewing literature, surveying coral reef experts, and organizing conference calls.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• Worked in a student consulting team to research, construct, and evaluate a packet of recycling best practice options to inform the recommendations of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors.

• Assist Sustainability Manager with strategic planning, program evaluation, goal setting, and organizational and administrative tasks for UVa Dining’s sustainability initiatives• Meet biweekly to assess and further UVa Dining and student-driven goals and initiatives for promoting sustainable dining practices, keep meeting minutes• Help promote sustainability efforts of the UVa Dining program at various publicity and education events

• Consult with two local business on their sustainability • Help design and implement an improvement plan based on criteria on the Local Business Challenge scorecard and evaluate sustainability before and after consultation

• Researched and compiled a report on composting figures for 50 states as part of an effort to encourage local and state governments to invest in composting infrastructure

• Monitored the pool area to ensure safety of all pool patrons • Led counselors in instruction of swimming skills and water safety during instructional swim

Master Of Public Policy, Environmental Policy, 3.70/4.00

Activities and Societies: Tri-Sector Leader Fellowship, University Committee on Sustainability, Zero Waste Committee

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Policy And Planning, 3.90/4.00. Minor In Global Sustianability

Activities and Societies: Environmental Impact Subcommittee, Zero Waste Committee, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Class President