Ken Foster Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Coordinate the ongoing end-to-end return to workplace process.
• Advise employees of Covid benefit leave options and process accordingly.
• Ensure Covid benefits are paid accurately and timely.
• Collect, organize, and manage confidential data.
• Learn the contact tracing process and support the function.
• Initiate and close-out cases via the case management system.

New York, New York

City of Dogs (Avery/Penguin, 2018) Coordinated photoshoots and interviews with dogowners in forty neighborhoods of New York City. Researched demographics and history for each neighborhood. Negotiated clearances for Rikers Island and the Department of Homeland Security at JFK Airport. Arranged promotional events and publicity including interviews with The.

• Supervised canvassing teams in the five boroughs in support of New York City Health and Hospitals Covid-19 vaccination sites.
• Coached staff on effective community interactions.
• Confirmed attendance and metrics for daily reports.
• Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.

Remote

• Assisted approximately 30-40 accounts each day with technical questions and concerns, scheduling technician visits as needed.
• Escalated customer concerns, store issues and inventory requirements to supervisors.
• Upheld privacy and security requirements established by federal and state regulatory agencies.

Conducted interviews in urban and rural communities to compile population data for the 2020 Census. Followed applicable Covid-19 prevention protocols. Maintained confidentiality of subject data.

Greater New York City Area

• Developed and implemented comprehensive programs providing resources and information to underserved communities in the Bronx.
• Measurable results included 2018 statistics: 40,000 pounds of pet food distributed: 2000 free vaccinations; 34 free dog training classes: 148 free spay/neuter surgeries.
• Analyzed data from surveys, referrals and follow-up services on financial, legal, crisis intervention, community referrals and outreach services.
• Secured grant funding to create a community pet food pantry for Bronx residents.
• Researched grant opportunities and assisted development associate with writing grant proposals.
• Negotiated contract to bring free mobile spay/neuter services to underserved communities.

Greater New Orleans Area

Supervise volunteer staff and act as primary fundraiser and spokesperson for this 100% volunteer-run organization. Create publications and educational campaigns, including billboard campaigns and annual calendar. Develop creative collaborations with schools, retail establishments, galleries and community organizations to promote the organization’s mission.

Selected featured titles, assisted customers and planned in-store author events.

Taught fiction and creative nonfiction to students ranging from 7th to 12th grades.

Instructed students in creative writing, including creative nonfiction and poetry.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Full-time instructor in creative writing and literature.

Greater New York City Area

Coordinated publicity for fiction and non-fiction projects, including writing press releases, booking in-store appearances, interviews and review coverage.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa)

Master Of Education (M.Ed.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)