Foster Nancy

Responsible for ensuring the USDA Forest Service conducted, assisted, and employment programs were in compliance with applicable civil right laws and statutes. Worked collaboratively with HR and legal teams to provide equal access and opportunity to employees and members of the public.

Prior to my career with the USDA Forest Service, I served as an HR Assistant with USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Services and as an HR Manager (Generalist) for Prism Plastics Inc.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Specialist
USDA Forest Service – Washington, DC (remote)
2016 – Present

• Developed 12+ agency reports annually and created briefing papers upon request.
• Coordinated 10+ discrimination complaints per year, handling correspondence and supporting management officials with position statements.
• Delivered 3+ compliance training modules annually for employees and external partners.
• Led 2 compliance reviews per year; reported findings, recommended improvements, and certified corrective actions.
• Provided policy guidance to staff and the public, maintained program records, improved internal processes, and served on hiring panels.
• Collaborated with HR and legal teams to ensure EEO compliance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
USDA Forest Service – Milwaukee, WI (remote)
2010 – 2016

• Produced 4+ regional reports each year and developed briefing papers as needed.
• Supported complaint coordination and helped develop position statements.
• Delivered 2 training modules per year for regional employees and partners.
• Provided policy guidance, maintained records, led improvement initiatives, and participated in hiring panels.
• Served as the Employee Assistance Program Coordinator.

Human Resources Assistant (Staffing and Recruitment)
USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Services – Minneapolis, MN
2009 – 2010

• Created 100+ job announcements annually for entry-level positions.
• Screened and rated 1,000+ applications per year; referred candidates to selecting officials.
• Provided daily guidance to prospective employees on the federal hiring process.

Human Resources Manager
Prism Plastics Inc. – New Richmond, WI
2007 – 2008

• Served as HR contact for 100+ employees, supporting payroll, benefits, 401(k), leave, and performance appraisals.
• Ensured payroll accuracy in coordination with payroll staff; submitted weekly time reports to staffing agencies.
• Supported recruitment efforts, tracked applicants, and sent follow-up communications.
• Conducted onboarding, collected required documentation, and led new hire orientation on policies and benefits.
• Completed and maintained I-9 documentation per federal requirements.
• Managed FMLA administration, workers compensation claims, and partnered with Operations to uphold safety standards.
• Drafted internal HR communications and formal correspondence.
• Participated in disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations; processed final check and exit paperwork.

Master of Business Administration- Human Resources Management

Bachelor of Science- Mathematics