Bette (Bj) Foster
About Bette (Bj) Foster
Bette (Bj) Foster is a Business Process Analyst and Technical Writer with over 14 years of experience at American Electric Power. She specializes in preparing Sarbanes-Oxley reviews, enhancing internal communication through SharePoint, and standardizing internal processes.
Work at American Electric Power
Bette Foster has been employed at American Electric Power since 2010, serving as a Business Process Analyst and Technical Writer. In this role, she plays a crucial part in preparing quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley reviews by coordinating with various departments. She compiles comprehensive reports that are presented to upper management and internal audit. Additionally, she edits executive summaries for capital projects, focusing on clarity and precision to ensure effective communication with upper management.
Education and Expertise
Bette Foster studied at The Ohio State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, graduating Cum Laude. Her educational background has equipped her with strong writing and analytical skills, which she applies in her current role. She has expertise in capturing legacy knowledge to ensure continuity within organizations and implementing improvements to standardize internal processes. Her technical writing skills are complemented by her experience in enhancing internal communication through the design and administration of SharePoint pages.
Background
Before joining American Electric Power, Bette Foster worked at Vertex Systems, Inc. as a Senior Technical Writer and product team member from 1995 to 2009. During her 14 years there, she contributed significantly to product documentation and team collaboration. Earlier in her career, she was a Student Office Assistant and volunteer at WOSU Public Media from 1992 to 1995, where she gained valuable experience in office operations and support.
Achievements
Bette Foster has played a key role in enhancing internal communication and collaboration through her work on SharePoint pages. Her involvement in preparing quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley reviews demonstrates her ability to coordinate across departments and compile detailed reports for management. Additionally, her work in editing executive summaries for capital projects showcases her commitment to clarity and precision in communication.