Vance B.

Foster
8040 Roy Drive | Punta Gorda, FL 33982| 239-284-9152 | vbfoster5@sbcglobal.net

Qualifications
Highly motivated management professional with decades of proven leadership skills dedicated to the principles of honor, integrity, and honesty Superb communication skills, both written and oral Extremely organized, time-line and goal oriented Deep knowledge and understanding of corporate and human resource laws and practices Proficient with all Microsoft Office software and business operation machinery

Education
Edison State College Punta Gorda, FL AA Human Services May 2014 Concentration: Psychology Purdue University West Lafayette, IN Major: Food Science 1986-87 Minor: Microbiology

Experience

HR Manager/Staff Development Director Heartland Residential Services, Inc., February 2006 J Worked directly with the owner and general counsel of the company from start-up until my departure. Held several areas of responsibility and duties to include: Developed and conducted training process for all incoming employees and administrative employees Created and conducted annual company-wide in-service trainings Certified all employees in CPR/First Aid, Medicine/Treatment Management, and Behavior Management/Crisis Intervention as required by position and state law Developed Human Resource policy and procedures, to include hiring process and employee record maintenance as per state and federal law Assisted with the creation and implementation of the companys annual Quality Improvement Plan Successful oversight of all areas of operation during annual inspections by the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services Owner/President Our Legacy, Inc. dba Roma Caf,

October 2009 October 2011 Owned/Managed day to day operations of small coffee shop and caf. Provided training, resolved conflicts, and scheduled employee shifts. During this time, I was responsible for; Ordering of and control of inventory Payroll, taxes, and business accounting Ensuring strict compliance with all state and federal regulations Program Director Residential Services, Inc., May 2004 February 2006

Responsible for the oversight, management, and coordination of services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities on a daily basis under the Indiana Medicaid Waiver Program. Other responsibilities included; Training, oversight, and scheduling of all staff members providing services to clients on an assigned caseload Coordinated individual services with appropriate and applicable service vendors for clients under the Medicaid Waiver Program

Activities
Veteran, US Army (1990-2004), served in Desert Storm/Shield, Afghanistan, and other areas of operation Musician, 35 years, performing at concerts, weddings, parties, bars, charity events Motorcyclist Avid motorcycle rider for 30+ years Physical fitness exercise 3 to 5 days per week

Achievements and Affiliations

Deans List Member, Edison State College Certified American Red Cross CPR/First Aid and AED Instructor Certification for Administering and Reading One and Two Step Mantoux Tuberculin Tests Certified Behavior Management and Crisis Intervention Instructor for the Handle With Care System of Crisis Intervention Active member of the American Legion