1. Kevin Foster
74 State Street Apt. 2, MarlboroughMA01752
Cell: 315-717-8616 - kevin-foster@live.com
January 14, 2016
Practicum/Internship Director
Community Health Link
72 Jaques Avenue
Worcester,MA01608
508-860-1000
careers@communityhealthlink.org
RE:PracticumStudent Intern; Compassionate, Motivated, and Enthusiastic
Dear, Hiring Manager
You need a Practicum Internwitha meticulous attention to detailand excellent communication skills. My
experience as Flight Superintendent, First Sergeant, DepartmentManager andUndergraduatestudent in
Counseling, withan Emphasis onsubstance abuseandaddictions, as a senior year make me anideal
candidatefor the Practicum Internposition at Community HealthLink.
My twenty-nine years as anAir Force Senior Master Sergeant, two years FirstSergeantandsix years as
DepartmentManager and three plus years at GrandCanyon University student havegivenmea solid
foundation for this internship. I am comfortable performinganytask or opportunity. I ameager tocontributemy
enthusiasmandskills to Community Health Link andtogrow rapidly in this position.
My resume willgive you a greater understanding of myqualifications and motivations. I look forwardto a
in-personmeeting to discuss my contributions I willadd to your successfulteamof counselors. Please contact
me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kevin Foster
315-717-8616
kevin-foster@live.com

2. Kevin A. Foster
74 State Street, Apt 2, Marlborough, MA 01752
315-717-8616 ● Kevin-foster@live.com
SUMMARY
Highly energetic leader, team oriented, compassionately empathetic and driven to create change and build
concrete relationships with coworkers, clients and community members through superior oral and written
communication.
EDUCATION
Counselor, with an emphasis in Substance Abuse and Addictions, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ,
Graduating April 17, 2016
 GPA 3.67
 Group leader for six on-line class projects
Aerospace Command and Control Operational Specialist, Community College of the Air Force, Rome, NY
Senior Non-commissioned Officer Academy, Air University In-Residence, Montgomery, AL 2004
 Class Leader
 Centurion Fitness Award, ran 100 miles in three weeks
Nursing/Physical Education, State University of New York, Brockport, New York 1987-1988
 National Qualifier and Team Captain Varsity Wrestling Team
High School Diploma, Dolgeville Central School, Dolgeville, New York, 1981
 Trophy, Most dedicated Athlete to His/Her Sport
WORK EXPERIENCE
Produce Manager, Hannaford Supermarkets, Hudson, MA Nov 2013 – Present
 Strong leadership, organizational skills, managed Produce Department personnel and overall operations,
met state and company standards for Food health and safety requirements, exceeded company
expectations with budgeted sales by more than 23percent.
 Exceeded Company inventory control standards more than $38,000. Initiated a sustainability program
adopted throughout the company partnering with local farmers for composting non-eatable foods and
donation program to Marlborough Recovery Connection and Hudson Community Food Bank Leading
Hannaford Supermarkets to be recognized for thier “Zero-Waste” standards.
 Frequently Manage entire store operations
 Operational Excellence Award, in first 3 months assigned turned profitability around from a negative
inventory for over 13 consecutive months with over 19 of 26 positive inventories over the past 26
months in a very low volume store.
Produce Manager, Hannaford Supermarkets, Lancaster Street, Leominster, MA Jan 2010 – Nov 2013
 Increased Department sales exceeding all other store growth with more than 22-25% growth 28
consecutive months. Exceeded company expectations and budgets three years.
 Department Manager of the Year; exemplary leadership, interpersonal skills, operational standards,
encouragement and team building, atmosphere of accountability and integrity
 Associate Development Award; encourages the development of operational and interpersonal skills of
all associates to build strong customer relations and trust
Unit Training Superintendent, Northeast Air Defense Sector, Rome, New York 3/2008 – 09/2009 (Retired)
Flight Superintendent, Northeast Air Defense Sector, Rome, NY 2004 – 2008
 Mentored Junior Grade Officers, Noncommissioned Officers (NCO’s) and Senior NCO’s
 Managed daily operations in Air Defense for the entire Eastern United States
o Directed Operations for Weapons, Surveillance, Interface and Identification

3.  Overall Supervision/operational performance of more than thirty four enlisted personnel training,
scheduling, assignments, performance appraisals, awards and recognition
o Counselled staff through attacks on 9/11/2001 and years after providing emotional, professional,
and personal guidance
o Responsible for establishing/set up the National Capital Region Command Center
 Coordinated with TSA, FBI, Secret Service, Coast Guard, Capital Police for presidential
and executive safety
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer, Recovery Connection, Marlborough, MA 2014 – 2015
 Organized daily food donations for less fortunate from local supermarkets
 Organized and directed an Spiritual inspirational 12 Step meeting 2014
Volunteer/Coordinator, Foster Family Street Ministry, Marlborough, MA 2014
 Provided meals and inspiration 5 days a week for people in Recovery/less fortunate
Rider/Member of Speaker’s Bureau, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children of Central NY,
Utica, NY, 1996 – 2009
 Provided sensitive/age appropriate Child Safety briefings to over 1200 students and faculty annually to
raise awareness of Missing and Exploited Children
 Coordinated Logistics for military volunteers for the 100 mile bike ride
 Raised over $800 annually which provided more than 5000 posters of missing children
o NCMEC assisted recovery of more than 208,000 missing children over 30 years
Interior Firefighter, Life Member, Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department 1981 – Present
 Interior attack, extrication, first responder – First Aid/CPR Instructor
Varsity Wrestling Coach, Dolgeville Central School, 1991 – 2001
 Head coach: Mentored high school students, training, organized team tournaments
o Led team to first ever Section 3 Championship
AWARDS
 Military Man of the Year, Air Force Sergeants Association, 1998
 Noncommissioned Officer of the year, Northeast Air Defense Sector, 1999
 Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Northeast Air Defense Sector, 2005
 New York Air State Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, New York Air National Guard 2005
 Department Manager of the Year, Hannaford Supermarkets (Store 8013), 2011
 Operational Excellence, Hudson Hannaford Supermarkets (Store 8007)
AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
 Member, NAADAC, 10/15 – Present
 Contributor/Volunteer, United Way of Central Massachusetts, 2010 - Present
 Life Member (Volunteer) Salisbury Fire Department, October 1981 – Present
 Air Force Sergeants Association, 1997 – 09/2009