David Alan Foster
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Malcolm B.
From The Manchurian Candidate: "Raymond Shaw is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life." Now just insert David Foster for Raymond Shaw, and you get the picture. David is a talented designer, a clever wordsmith, and a loyal friend through thick and thin. When I learned of his past enlistment in the U.S. Air Force, I began calling him "Air Force Guy", which was my way of letting him (and anyone else within earshot) know of my tremendous respect for his unflinching approach to some very difficult challenges for which we had both volunteered at the time. In friendship and in work, David brings 100% of himself 100% of the time.
Gerry Gaydos
David is smart, kind and generous and is propelled by an entrepreneurial spirit. He is a true "Cultural Creative", a practical humanitarian. He makes the highest and best use of his design skills and networking talents to even the playing field for "the other 90%" of our global human family. David created "Designfluence" to enable other designers to leverage their advantages for the cause, by working on design projects that would not otherwise be funded through conventional commercial means. He inspired me to join him at "Designfluence" giving me another way to apply my passion for design and celebrate a rich new friendship.
Malcolm B.
From The Manchurian Candidate: "Raymond Shaw is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life." Now just insert David Foster for Raymond Shaw, and you get the picture. David is a talented designer, a clever wordsmith, and a loyal friend through thick and thin. When I learned of his past enlistment in the U.S. Air Force, I began calling him "Air Force Guy", which was my way of letting him (and anyone else within earshot) know of my tremendous respect for his unflinching approach to some very difficult challenges for which we had both volunteered at the time. In friendship and in work, David brings 100% of himself 100% of the time.
Gerry Gaydos
David is smart, kind and generous and is propelled by an entrepreneurial spirit. He is a true "Cultural Creative", a practical humanitarian. He makes the highest and best use of his design skills and networking talents to even the playing field for "the other 90%" of our global human family. David created "Designfluence" to enable other designers to leverage their advantages for the cause, by working on design projects that would not otherwise be funded through conventional commercial means. He inspired me to join him at "Designfluence" giving me another way to apply my passion for design and celebrate a rich new friendship.
Malcolm B.
From The Manchurian Candidate: "Raymond Shaw is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life." Now just insert David Foster for Raymond Shaw, and you get the picture. David is a talented designer, a clever wordsmith, and a loyal friend through thick and thin. When I learned of his past enlistment in the U.S. Air Force, I began calling him "Air Force Guy", which was my way of letting him (and anyone else within earshot) know of my tremendous respect for his unflinching approach to some very difficult challenges for which we had both volunteered at the time. In friendship and in work, David brings 100% of himself 100% of the time.
Gerry Gaydos
David is smart, kind and generous and is propelled by an entrepreneurial spirit. He is a true "Cultural Creative", a practical humanitarian. He makes the highest and best use of his design skills and networking talents to even the playing field for "the other 90%" of our global human family. David created "Designfluence" to enable other designers to leverage their advantages for the cause, by working on design projects that would not otherwise be funded through conventional commercial means. He inspired me to join him at "Designfluence" giving me another way to apply my passion for design and celebrate a rich new friendship.
Malcolm B.
From The Manchurian Candidate: "Raymond Shaw is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life." Now just insert David Foster for Raymond Shaw, and you get the picture. David is a talented designer, a clever wordsmith, and a loyal friend through thick and thin. When I learned of his past enlistment in the U.S. Air Force, I began calling him "Air Force Guy", which was my way of letting him (and anyone else within earshot) know of my tremendous respect for his unflinching approach to some very difficult challenges for which we had both volunteered at the time. In friendship and in work, David brings 100% of himself 100% of the time.
Gerry Gaydos
David is smart, kind and generous and is propelled by an entrepreneurial spirit. He is a true "Cultural Creative", a practical humanitarian. He makes the highest and best use of his design skills and networking talents to even the playing field for "the other 90%" of our global human family. David created "Designfluence" to enable other designers to leverage their advantages for the cause, by working on design projects that would not otherwise be funded through conventional commercial means. He inspired me to join him at "Designfluence" giving me another way to apply my passion for design and celebrate a rich new friendship.
Experience
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nvntr ™
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United States
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CVO
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Dec 2018 - Present
nvntr™ is creating a global community for inventors, innovators, and creators... connecting them with the people, tools and other resources they need to turn ideas into income — from simple, fun gadgets to world-changing products. Engage, participate, and collaborate in our community as we introduce our new suite of services in the coming months, starting with improved patent searches. nvntr™ is creating a global community for inventors, innovators, and creators... connecting them with the people, tools and other resources they need to turn ideas into income — from simple, fun gadgets to world-changing products. Engage, participate, and collaborate in our community as we introduce our new suite of services in the coming months, starting with improved patent searches.
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Designer • Inventor • Writer
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Aug 2001 - Present
Short and long-term contract design work in industrial design, invent-to-order, in-store/retail/pop display design and installation, product/system design, graphic design, package design, environmental design and tool design. Award-winning displays. Work in many diverse industries. Consulting design services for startup companies and business starts related to product design and development, strategies, image, naming, presentations and marketing collateral, drawings, displays, trade shows, product prototypes and myriad other helps. Show less
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Mr. Plastics
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United States
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Plastics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Contractor
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2001 - Present
Product, graphic, package and display design for many diverse industries. Product, graphic, package and display design for many diverse industries.
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Designfluence
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Non-profit Organization Management
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Founder and Executive Director
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Nov 2004 - Present
Founder/Designer/Director -- Designfluence applies the creative resources of industrial design and designers to humanitarian needs. Founder/Designer/Director -- Designfluence applies the creative resources of industrial design and designers to humanitarian needs.
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Renewables West
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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General Manager
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Feb 2009 - Nov 2018
Marketing, Design & Business Development -- Rewewables West is a solar and renewables supplier in support of renewable energy industries. RW has sold PV modules, grid-tie systems, and PV/hybrid systems in the past and is now focused on mobile solar lighting systems, mobile hybrids and solar generator systems. Marketing, Design & Business Development -- Rewewables West is a solar and renewables supplier in support of renewable energy industries. RW has sold PV modules, grid-tie systems, and PV/hybrid systems in the past and is now focused on mobile solar lighting systems, mobile hybrids and solar generator systems.
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Project ME4
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Project Director
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Feb 2011 - Jan 2016
ME4 = MOBILE ENERGY for EMERGENCY, EDUCATION and ENTERPRISE. We take a large solar power generator -- a 25-foot-long trailer with solar panels, inverters and batteries (ENERGY), designed for rapid response and recovery in disasters (EMERGENCY), and use it as a movable classroom to teach kids about design, science, engineering and technology through hands-on instruction (EDUCATION). We are currently raising funds as grant money to operate this as a pilot project to attract collaborators in creating jobs and opportunities (ENTERPRISE) for underserved communities and developing countries. Show less
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Sustainovation
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Education Administration Programs
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Executive Team
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2003 - 2011
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Education
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2001 - 2002
Academy of Art University
Industrial Design -
Pierce College
AA, Written & Graphic Communications
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