Daniel A. Z. Foster Long Eaton, Derbyshire, UK daniel@thisguyisgreat.com SUMMARY I bring a diverse experiential history and a high level of self-support and determination that makes me an ideal candidate. My two decades of public sector experience; my time managing State facilities in politically sensitive situations; my voice acting training and time as a stand-up comedian; my stints as a Mortician and as a Security officer; and my recent move abroad; all of these adventures, and all of these lives I've lived, mean that I bring professionalism and empathy that can only be learned through lived experience. EXPERIENCE Management Analyst, City of Florence 2024–2026 | Florence, Oregon, USA • Public services: Managed daily citizen inquiries via phone, email, and front desk. • Grant writing: Wrote and was awarded a US$5000 grant to fund a disposable plastic bottle usage reduction project. Co-wrote a US$850,000 grant for public space improvement. • Software implementation: Led Swiftcomply deployment for F.O.G. reporting; trained 20+ local business owners and service providers on web-based compliance interface. • Project analysis: Conducted on-site data collection (measurements, inventory, capacity assessments) for municipal park improvement planning. • Stakeholder liaison: Represented City in partnerships with community Pickleball Club, Hangar Owners Association, and Environmental Management Committee. • Airport operations: Scheduled & executed 25 annual hangar inspections ensuring safety & code compliance. • Database administration: Maintained airport lease records & multiple grant progress tracking systems. Technical Records Specialist Idaho Dept of Administration, Public Works 2012–2024 | Boise, Idaho, USA Managed operations, compliance, and infrastructure for 12 Capitol Mall buildings and 8 satellite campus facilities. • Contract Administration & Vendor Oversight: Drafted, negotiated, and managed a multi-year janitorial services contract valued at $1.5 million for 12 buildings; implemented a database-driven QA tracking system that identified long-term performance trends. • Regulatory Compliance & Public Safety: Managed permitting and risk assessment for high-profile public assemblies on State grounds; enforced strict adherence to assembly codes and safety protocols for over 100 annual events, mitigating liability for politically sensitive demonstrations. • Systems Modernization (Parking): Led the digital transformation of the employee parking program, migrating a manual paper-based tag system for 1,200 spaces into an electronic database, and integrating it with third-party fleet management software. • Facility Resource Optimization: Implemented web-based, centralized online booking platforms for 8 conference rooms, streamlining scheduling workflows and reducing administrative overhead. • Digital Communications: Developed and maintained over 20 agency webpages & services, including public and employee web applications and informational portals. Sales, Atkinson's Mirror & Glass 2005 – 2012 | Boise, Idaho, USA • Sales: Explained product and sold direct to customer, flat glass, mirrors, windows, patio doors, and associated equipment. • Customer support: Handled phone calls and emails with customer questions about products and services. • Website development & management: Redesigned company website and maintained information on multiple pages. • Inventory management: Developed an Excel spreadsheet to compile & digitize paper inventory. • Technical shop work: Cut and hand-edged flat glass and mirror, operated edging machine, drilled holes, sandblasted. Technical Records Specialist Idaho Dept of Administration, Public Works 1999–2005 | Boise, Idaho, USA [see description above] Mortician, Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel 1997 – 1999 | Boise, ID, USA • Embalming, Family consultation & service coordination, Cremation, Cosmetics. SKILLS Technical Microsoft Excel/Word, Web Development, Database Management, Digital Platform Administration. Operational Facility Management, Vendor Relations, Policy/Procedure Development, Grant Writing. Analytical Contract Management, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management. Communication Customer Support, Website Content Management, Voiceover. CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION Bachelor of Science ( College of Idaho , 1996), Hybrid working: digital communication and collaboration ( Open University, April 2025), Coursera: Data Analytics (June 2023), AI Fluency Certificate ( Open University, April 2026), Course: AI for Grant Writing ( Kennesaw State University, 2024), Six Sigma White Belt Certification (October 2024), Voiceover Training ( Universal Voice Talent, Terry Daniels 2019 - Present), IT In Everyday Life ( Open University, April 2026) |