PETER G. FOSTER

**** ***** ****, ***** *****, IL 60429 708-***-****

acvw4n@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Prairie State College

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent organizational, administrative and project management skills.

Competent in diagnosing critical areas and translating strategies into concrete action.

Proven reputation of achievement in being an effective communicator, a skillful problem solver and negotiator who is creative and responsive to opportunities with integrity.

Strong leadership and management skills in a wide range of business activities.

Computer proficient: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, WordPerfect.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2013- Present My Footpath, LLC - Chicago, IL

Telemarketing Specialist

Calls prospective candidates to help enroll them into various universities according to their career path by operating telephone equipment, automatic dialing systems, and other telecommunications technologies.

Successfully implements a professional sales pitch in order to meet the required number of positive responses in order to meet the company’s daily quota through effective communication.

Secures confidential information by inputting essential records into the company’s data base.

2009-2013 The Children’s House, Inc. - Markham, IL

Coordinator

Coordinated the 2010 Put Illinois To Work Program by hiring employees to work in the program.

Implemented safety procedures and monitored activities for the program.

Marketed the program to local businesses and residents to promote new business.

2008-2009 Sigma Security - Flossmoor, IL

Security Officer

Secured office buildings and Senior Citizen Assisted Living facilities affiliated with Catholic Charities – St. Peter Claver Courts.

Mentored and trained new personnel on planning, scheduling and completion of preventative, corrective and emergency procedures.

1990-2008 TCH Management - Glenwood, IL

Facilities Manager

Budget Management/Cost Control

Negotiated and monitored contracts to keep building costs down.

Conducted special analysis, cost comparisons, and purchase research.

Regularly developed innovative solutions that cut cost in both the short and long-term.

Developed and maintained the budget for operational needs as well as preparing all financial reports associated with the budget.

Provided necessary insight to meet budget restraints while improving productivity and efficiency.

Contractor Management

Solicited, negotiated, and awarded contracts for repairs, replacements, and maintenance services.

Collaborated with outside vendors and negotiated contracts to meet the needs of the business.

Researched and surveyed contractor services in accordance with project requirements and recommended and measured cost saving proposals.

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