Mark Ellis Foster has over 15 years of experience managing teams and projects in cross-cultural environments throughout Asia. He has successfully allocated over $1.6 million in project funding while managing up to 20 people. Foster has an MBA with honors from the University of Phoenix with a concentration in global management. He currently serves on multiple boards while also acting as the legal representative for a company based in China.

1. Mark Ellis Foster
PO Box 907 • Fort Sumner, New Mexico 88119
(407) 429-0621 • mark_foster@globalsouthservices.com
ph.linkedin.com/in/markellisfoster
Summary of Qualifications
Highly developed skills working in demanding cross-cultural environments throughout Asia.
Successfully managing people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and have traveled
extensively in Asia to cultivate a network of partnerships in support of the goals and objectives of a
nonprofit organization. These unique skills set me apart from most experienced managers, and
they are an asset to any global organization currently working, or considering expansion into a
cross-cultural environment.
Professional Experience
Wycliffe Associates, Orlando, Florida
Wycliffe Associates Asia Area Director,Manila, Philippines Oct 2007 – Present
 Allocated $400,000 a year in project funding to promote linguistics and literacy.
 Managed a team of up to 20 people to achieve the goals and objectives the organization.
 Responsible for contingency planning for Asia.
Wycliffe Associates ProgramManager,Papua NewGuinea Oct 1998 – Oct 2007
 Supported linguistics research by allocating funding.
 Responsible for all construction projects used to support linguistics research.
 Managed a $1.2 construction project for a primary school—30% under budget working
with over 50 Papua New Guinea national contractors and full-time workers.
Wycliffe Associates Construction Manager,USA Feb 1997 – Oct 1998
 Managed various construction projects ranging from $100,000 to $400,000 in support of
the goals and objectives of my organization.
 Managed volunteers working on construction projects related to linguistics research.
 Responsible for purchasing materials and budgeting accountability.
Global South Services (GSS),Orlando, Florida
GSS Asia Area Director,Kunming, China Feb 2010 – June 2013
 Worked with a team to identify and act on business opportunities in Asia.
 Developed business plans in addition to hiring and managing a staff of nationals and
expatriates.
 Worked concurrently as the Asia Area Director for Wycliffe Associates.

2. Education
University ofPhoenix,PHOENIX,Arizona
Master of Business Administration, 2012
GPA 3.92
• Concentration in Global Management
• Member Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business Administration
• Graduated with Honors
University ofPhoenix,PHOENIX,Arizona
Bachelor of Business, 2010
GPA 3.91
• Concentration in Global Business
• Graduated with Honors
Additional Skills and Information
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Faith Academy Inc.,Manila, Philippines Feb 2010 – Feb 2011
Served on the Board of Trustees for an international school.
Bridge Connectivity Solutions,New Delhi, India Jan 2012 – Oct 2014
Served on the Board of Directors of an IT company.
Gao Gie Consulting,Kunming, China Sep 2012 – Present
Serving on the Board of Directors of a for-profit company based in Kunming, China. Currently the
legal representative for the company in China.
Global South Services,Orlando, Florida March 2012 – June 2014
Served on the Board of Directors for a global for-profit company.
Skills: Fluent in online business systems i.e. accounting, budgeting, collaborative communication
platforms, Word, Excel, and multiple email platforms.
Certifications: Earned a private pilots license at the age of 18.