Kevin Foster74 State Street Apt. 2, Marlborough MA 01752

Cell: 315-717-8616 - kevin-foster@live.com

January 14, 2016

Practicum/Internship DirectorCommunity Health Link72 Jaques AvenueWorcester, MA 01608508-860-1000careers@communityhealthlink.org

RE: Practicum Student Intern; Compassionate, Motivated, and Enthusiastic

Dear, Hiring Manager

You need a Practicum Intern with a meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Myexperience as Flight Superintendent, First Sergeant, Department Manager and Undergraduate student inCounseling, with an Emphasis on substance abuse and addictions, as a senior year make me an idealcandidate for the Practicum Intern position at Community Health Link.

My twenty-nine years as an Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, two years First Sergeant and six years asDepartment Manager and three plus years at Grand Canyon University student have given me a solidfoundation for this internship. I am comfortable performing any task or opportunity. I am eager to contribute myenthusiasm and skills to Community Health Link and to grow rapidly in this position.

My resume will give you a greater understanding of my qualifications and motivations. I look forward to ain-person meeting to discuss my contributions I will add to your successful team of counselors. Please contactme if you have any questions.

Sincerely,Kevin Foster315-717-8616kevin-foster@live.com

Kevin A. Foster74 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 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 yearsInterior Firefighter, Life Member, Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department 1981 – Present

Interior attack, extrication, first responder – First Aid/CPR InstructorVarsity Wrestling Coach, Dolgeville Central School, 1991 – 2001

Head coach: Mentored high school students, training, organized team tournamentso 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