FOSTER WILLIAMS Telephone: (773) 425-3589

7829 South Cregier Street Alternate: (773) 734-1223

Chicago, Illinois 60649 Email: fw104785c@westpost.net
SUMMARY
Resourceful, mission-focused and socially responsible individual with more than
15 years of
successful contributions to business, volunteer and community service programs.
! A strong communicator; superb listening, public speaking and interpersonal ski
lls when dealing
with parents, students and the general public.
! Takes personal ownership of difficult situations and creates opportunities to
help people learn.
! Displays exceptional attention to detail and dedication to the highest standar
d of quality.
! Skilled in using Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint
).
EXPERIENCE
F.W. PROPERTIES & INVESTMENTS, Chicago, Illinois 6/2004 to Present
Property Manager, President
Full accountability for all business operations with a portfolio of three multi-
unit residential
apartment buildings. Serve as liaison for all public relations, regulatory inspe
ction and sales
situations; work with new and existing tenants to communicate company policies a
nd guidelines.
Interview prospective tenants and show units, evaluate candidate credit histori
es, employment
records and housing backgrounds, and determine compatibility and credit worthine
ss.
Collect rent payments, establish delinquent payment plans, distribute reminder
letters, 5-day
notices and eviction notices, and negotiate lease extensions as needed.
Select vendors; arrange for necessary maintenance, landscaping and snow removal
; ensure
compliance with state/local codes for fire safety, boilers, insurance and buildi
ng permits.
Prepare tax payments, perform periodic property inspections and maintain consis
tently
profitable properties with long-range investment stability.
BIMBO BAKERIES, Mokena, Illinois 12/2006 to 9/2010
Route Sales Representative
Managed a territory of 15 commercial accounts (major grocery chain stores) throu
ghout Hyde Park,
Kenwood and other areas of Chicagos south side. Responsible for achieving growth
in total sales
revenues via relationship building and account upselling.
Made daily client visits to replace highly perishable products and negotiate ag
reements for
preferred shelf placement, new product lines, advertising space and promotional
participation.
Responsible for executing new/ongoing marketing campaigns, i.e. displays, speci
al racks
and other POS/marketing strategies throughout the territory.
Collected funds for non-charge accounts and obtained signatures for charge acco
unts.
Highlights:
! Successfully met 100% of monthly goals for sales revenues and promotional part
icipation
for nearly four consecutive years.
! Recognized as Top Sales Representative for highest sales production at all Dom
inicks
stores throughout Illinois.
! Reduced daily fuel expenses 36% and delivery times 11% by re-designing daily s
ervice
route.
! Reduced stale product returns from 15% to 10% over three years by customizing
the product
mix at each store according to consumer buying trends.
C.J. VITNER, Chicago, Illinois 10/1999 to 2/2006
Route Sales Representative
Responsible for the safe and timely distribution of snack products and dips to 3
0-40 independent
and chain grocery stores, liquor stores and various establishments throughout th
e Chicago area.
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C.J. VITNER Route Sales Representative (... Continued)
Interfaced with business owners/managers to maintain productive relationships;
promoted
entire product line, offered samples and followed up promptly to generate value-
added orders.
Worked closely with customers to forecast product needs, resolve order problems
and ensure
high customer service standards.
Provided training to new route sales representatives in all aspects of vehicle
operation, product
specifications, customer service and sales strategies.
Highlights:
! Won three sales awards (all-expense paid trips) for the 10 top-producing sales
people in
the company; grew accounts from 30 to 40 and weekly sales from $4,500 to $5,500
(+22%).
CHICAGO HILTON & TOWERS, Chicago, Illinois 10/1995 to 2/1998
Shift Supervisor, Parking Garage
Provided leadership and direction for a team of seven valet parking attendants,
ensuring on-duty
personnel retrieved vehicles in a timely fashion and parked them safety in good
condition.
Trained staff, prepared reports for damages and handled customer service for de
lays.
Personally coordinated VIP services for high-profile athletes, entertainers and
politicians.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
JACKSON PARK PARK DISTRICT, Chicago, Illinois 6/2006 to Present
Head Football & Track Coach
Coordinate all team practices, player development and game-day strategy of the P
ee Wee &
Junior Bear Football Program (sponsored by the Chicago Bears) for 90 kids (ages
8-14) across two
park district football teams.
Supervise practices and implement a wide range of challenging exercises and ski
ll-building
strategies utilizing modern sports and fitness techniques.
Provide continuous motivation and discipline for young athletes with an emphasi
s on
cooperative teamwork and dedication to personal and athletic excellence.
Responsible for team budgeting and procurement of uniforms and equipment, along
with donor
relations to maintain team funding.
Highlights:
! Improved team record year-after-year, successfully attaining the playoffs each
 year
since 2007, playing in the championship game in 2008 and winning the park distri
ct
championship in 2009.
! One team member won the National Championship in 100 Meter Track (ages 13&14)
and State Championship in 4x100 Meter Track (ages 13&14).
! Acquired a $5,000 donation from Simeon Rice, former defensive end of the Tampa
Bay
Buccaneers, for player uniforms and equipment.
JACKSON PARK PARENT CLUB, Chicago, Illinois 10/2006 to Present
Program Director
Founder and manager of a mentoring program for children in need of parental supp
ort and guidance.
Speak to groups of children on various motivational topics and life lessons.
Plan and coordinate celebratory banquets and fundraising programs.
Follow up to provide support to absent participants and children with supplemen
tal needs.
EDUCATION
HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE, Chicago, Illinois Business Management Studies
NEAL F. SIMEON HIGH SCHOOL, Chicago, Illinois High School Diploma