Richard Fosterrichard.parker.foster@gmail.com  |  717.756.0208

OBJECTIVE Using my leadership, management, production and promotional skills to increase the organizational presence and staff efficiency in an ever changing 21st Century society.

SKILLS & ABILITIES Project Planning/Management (15 years) Event Planning/Management (15 years)Corporate Management (25 years) Corporate Communications (25 years) Corporate Budgeting/Staffing/Scheduling (25 years) Concept Development (17 years) Employee Training (30 years) Volunteer Leadership (15 years)Community Outreach (25 years) Public Relations (27 years)Customer Service (30 years) Advertising (27 years)Copywriting & Press Releases (27 years) Marketing (27 years)Social Media Marketing (8 years) Social Media Measurement (5 years) Online Research (10 years) Video Production/Direction/Editing (30 years)Photography (10 years) Retail/Ticketing Management (10 years)Stage Production/Lighting/Sound (30 years) Stage/Video Performance (30 years)Public Speaking (30 years) Sales (15 years)

Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Powerpoint, Publisher, SharePoint, Photoshop

EXPERIENCE Director of Media & Communicatons Christian Life Assembly2000-2015

Manage a part time staff of four and a volunteer staff of 50+ in the origination, production and archival of live and pre-produced media elements including all audio, video, photography and lighting used across six venues.

Oversee and direct the promotion and marketing efforts of the church and its outreach. Including church services, ministries and events through advertising and press releases distributed to television and radio stations, print publications, websites and multiple social media platforms.

Developed and maintained the growth of seven social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo, YouTube, SmugMug and YouVersion.

Director and producer of the Creative-Message/Event Planning Team. Coordinate the production of and dozens of volunteers needed for weekly services, special events, conferences and concerts.

Production/Stage Manager Christian Life Assembly2000-2005

Coordinated the dissemination of information from the director and producer to crew heads and casts during three annual theatrical productions viewed by 18,000+.

Lead the installation and removal of Broadway style theatrical settings and lighting plots. Manage and direct a cast and crew of 150+ during performances, including scene change traffic

and special effects. Concurrently with Director of Media & Communications

Episcopal Parish Services Morehouse Group1998-2002

Coordinate with the Episcopal Church USA, the development, production, inventory, maintenance of ordering systems and distribution of church resources.

Oversee Customer Service Representatives and the fulfillment of thousands of orders annually.

Service Manager Finley’s (RCFC)

1996-1998

Operation and management of a 1.25M/year unit featuring a multi-concept casual dining room. Included creation of scheduling and weekly P&L’s, with costs of goods, labor and other shop expenses.

Assistant General Manager American café Restaurants1994-1996

Oversee the operation and management of a $2M/year unit featuring a multi-concept casual dining room, bar and lounge, 400 seat banquet and conference facility and hotel room service. Included creation of scheduling and weekly P&L’s, with costs of goods, labor and other shop expenses. Co-operative management with hotel.

Stage/Production/Facilities Manager/Actor Burn Brae1989-1994

Manage cast and crew during productions. Organize and coordinate sets, props and costumes for upcoming, current and past productions for the theater and their production company. Design sets and props. Coordinate set change overs between shows. Repair and upkeep of theater building and grounds. Perform onstage in various roles.

Account Executive Sentinel Newspapers1988-1989

Selling of display and classified advertising for weekly print publications in Montgomery and Prince Georges County. Other duties included design and layout assistance and direct public relations.

EDUCATION Montgomery College Rockville, MDAA COMMUNICATIONS - TELEVISION/MEDIA PRODUCTION

Director of campus news program.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Developed and managed a thriving media and communications department. Produced and directed the A/V/L of over 1,500 Sunday Services. Produced and directed the video production of over 50 live theater productions and concerts. Coordinated the volunteer and staffing efforts required for concerts with 2,000+ in attendance. Created, developed and maintained the content of multiple social media sites.

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/clacamphill TWITTER - https://twitter.com/clacamphill INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/clacamphill/ SMUGMUG - http://clacamphill.smugmug.com/ VIMEO - https://vimeo.com/clacamphill

Developed and implemented non-profit social media policies and guidelines. Developed and managed non-profit retail and ticketing efforts (incl. State Tax regulations.)

PERSONAL LINKS VIDEO https://vimeo.com/user8976661 PRINT https://www.dropbox.com/sh/48rjgllmjdq75lh/AABLpAe_DxowlW38Vstl_htva?dl=0