...Q: Tell me something about yourself ? Sure My pleasure! I am a highly astute, energetic and team spirited professional with over 12 years of experience in diverse facets of food business operations. Starting from my most recent job. I was Senior Finance Analyst in Pepsi Foods Canada that is $2.5billion dollar business where I was personally responsible for providing strategic financial support to business leaders for both Frito and Quaker businesses. My strong technical skills and collaborative work approach supported the business to achieve $2million incremental profit in 2012 and that was highly appreciated by PepsiCo Controller. Before Pepsi Canada, I worked as Financial Analyst in CIBC that broaden my horizon and helped me gain confidence to adjust quickly in new business environment with difference dynamics. Before CIBC, I worked as Manager Financial Analyst with Pepsi International from 2010 to 2012 where I was responsible for providing business advice and financial counsel to the VP Sales and BU Controller. 11 staffs were reporting to me. I got two PepsiCo Annual excellence award for my outstanding contribution in growing business by 10%. The Pepsi market share touched 60% during that time. From 2007 to 2010, I worked as Risk Assessment Manager in PepsiCo International. It was a billion dollar business. I was responsible to support business owners in managing business risks and controls. I trained and influence different functional teams while leading the implementation...
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...Business Analysis Part III Diana Thomas University of Phoenix MGT-521 June 19, 2012 Roberto Guzman Abstract In continuation with my Business Analysis on Starbucks this week, I will review the strategic initiative that Starbucks has taken to adapt in the changing market. I will examine how the recent economic trend as affected the business, how they used or could use a strategy for adapting to the changing market with the recession going on. I introduce tactics that Starbucks has implemented or could implement to achieve their goals. I will also include a section on how their human resources management plays an important role in making sure Starbucks achieves their goals. In the end I will make my final decision whether or not, I want to invest my money into Starbucks Corporation. There will be a review on the analysis from my last two papers that I did and will show support for my conclusion. Business Analysis Part III Because of the recession Starbucks has had to make many changes to keep itself in the competitive market while trying to retain the authenticity of its brand. The Corporation has had to make some adjustments to its upscale formula to address a growing demand for a high quality product at an affordable price. Starbucks has to conform to keep their existing customers by outlining a twofold growth strategy, first to focus on profits in their existing stores...
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...Greenlight Accounting, LLC [pic] Executive Summary Thorough documentation for individual and small firms is an essential element in financial record keeping and tax filing. Personal income from investments, land, compensations, employment, dividends, and interest can sometimes be an over burdensome task for an individual or family to manage and keep track with throughout the year. For businesses, it’s imperative all transactions be logged with accurate bookkeeping and that taxes stay filed in a timely manner to ensure the efficiency of the organization remains intact. Greenlight Accounting is that face-to-face, personal touch and military friendly accounting firm ready to assist with the most miniscule task associated in the process for all Federal, State and local compliances at low affordable and comparable rates. Expanding this one step further is the benefit of green accounting, which is also a service we will be providing, but one that is considered fairly new to the business world, as well as the accounting arena. Table of Contents I. Background and Green Marketing Product Strategy 4 II. Objectives, Pricing, and Goals 5 III. Strategic Plan 5 IV. Marketing Strategy 7 V. Competitive Analysis 9 VI. Customer Analysis 10 VII. Selling Tactics 10 VIII. Evaluation 11 IX. Conclusion 11 References 12 ...
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...Introduction: H&R Block (H&R) is a leading company in tax preparation industry. Risk management is very important in the competitive tax service industry. The purpose of this report is to analyze H&R's macro- environment using STEEP model and identify the potential threats. Social: According to statistic Canada, the death rate will be over birth rate in the following years. Less population will results in less requirements to file tax return. Another factor which can't be ignored is immigration. Statistic Canada predicted that before year 2056, immigrant will be the main source of annually 1% population growth. This will create a demand for bi-lingual employee who can speak the immigrants' native language. Also, the components of the immigration is very important. For example, the company needs to train staff regarding foreign income in an area with a lot of investment immigrants. Re-target market segment is very important for H&R, especially in a city like Toronto. Technological: During the recent years various software make DIY tax filing very convenient and less expensive. To compete with this, H&R developed their own software and put them on the market. After years of development, "block at home" is one of the leading software on the market. But with more and more free software emerging, H&R block still face severe competence. To maintain their tradition tax service competitive advantage, H&R guaranteed that company will reimburse the penalty and interest from CRA...
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...1. Has Father Prior Daniel Mary established a future direction for the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming? What is his vision for the monastery? What is his vision for Mystic Monk Coffee? What is the mission of the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming? a. Father Daniel Mary has a direction in which he would like the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming to steer towards. He wants to create a new Mount Carmel in the Rocky Mountains. Father Prior wishes to increase his small brotherhood of 13 monks living in a small home used as a makeshift rectory to having 30 monks located on a 500-acre monastery. This would also accommodate a Gothic church, a convent for Carmelite nuns, a retreat center for lay visitors, and a hermitage. His vision for the Mystic Monk Coffee is to be able to sell enough to purchase a nearby ranch that will fulfill his visions for the new Mount Carmel. The mission of the Carmelite Monks is the same as Father Priors; they would like to raise enough money to relocate to a more suitable location to carry out their life they’ve dedicated to worship. 2. Does it appear that Father Daniel Mary has set definite objectives and performance targets for achieving his vision? a. Father Prior has set objectives to purchase a ranch by selling more coffee. They also have plans to purchase a new roaster to be able to produce more coffee. However, they have not set any goals or made any financial objectives as to how much coffee they need to produce to obtain the money for the ranch and also make...
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...English as a Second Language Podcast A Day in the Life of Jeff Episode 1 – Getting Up www.eslpod.com GLOSSARY to get up – to get out of bed; to leave one’s bed * This morning I got up very quickly because the baby was crying. to wake up – to awaken; to stop sleeping * She always leaves her curtains open so that she can wake up with the sunlight. to handle – to manage; to deal with; to control * Are you sure that you can handle taking six classes this semester? covers – the layers of fabric that cover a bed; the cloth material that covers a bed and that keep one warm * When my husband sleeps, he always steals the covers and then I get so cold at night! comforter – the top-most, thickest cover for a bed, usually made of feathers or other warm material * In the winter, they sleep under a very thick comforter, but in the summer they don’t use it. light blanket – a thin cover for a bed, made of wool, cotton, or other material * When Marcos saw Maria sleeping on the sofa, he covered her with a light blanket so she wouldn’t be too cold. pillow – a soft cushion for one’s head in bed, usually filled with feathers, cotton, or other material * Why do people decorate their beds with so many pillows? I only need one to sleep on. pillowcase – the fabric covering a pillow; the material that covers a pillow to keep it clean * They bought new pillowcases to match the color of their bedroom walls. sheets – two pieces of large, thin fabric placed on a bed – one to lie on and one to lie under...
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...Cody Westwood 6/17/2015 Amanda Miller English 101 A Lot of Chili and an Interview. Throughout life one will most definitely find themselves nervously googling how to prepare for a job interview. Or find themselves as the host of a super bowl party with no idea what food to make to or how to make it for a large party of people. That is why the authors of “How to Interview” and “…Chili for Fifty” wrote their essays, to help others. At a first glance someone wouldn’t think that the essays have anything in common. Once one takes a deeper look into them it can be found that both essays can be useful to a young adult audience and offer helpful steps to completing separate tasks in everyday life. This is all done by using different writing techniques. Although both have a similar purpose the way each task is explained is different. For example, in”…Chili for Fifty” Eric Michalski says “… you could boil a cow’s head in. (Don’t ask how I know.)”(Michalski 359), “I hate Jalapenos” (Michalski 361), and “If you plan on moving the chili pot, which you shouldn’t, potholders are useful.” (Michalski 359). These examples show that Michalski uses a more informal tone, almost as if the reader is having a conversation with the author about how to make the chili. This makes the essay more enjoyable to read with his personal touch. In the article from Monster.com on interviewing the text is laid out in a more formal manner. The author uses bolded headings such as “Be Prepared to talk about...
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...INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & TECHNIQUES Collected by MBA Dept General Advice Before you go for your interview you need to find out everything you can about the company. Reread your application/CV/covering letter, so that you can think about your skills and qualifications, and also questions that you might be asked. In order to do well in the interview you need to be able to convince the interviewer that you have the right skills for the job, this will include your motivation towards the job, how well you will fit into the company, along with meeting their academic and skills requirements. You should dress smartly and appropriately and should leave in plenty of time allowing for possible delays, so that you are not late. Remember first impressions last! Tips It's a good idea to ask for a glass of water, as you will be doing a lot of talking, but it’s also good to take a sip if you want a few seconds to think about the question asked. • Ensure that you are sitting comfortably in a position where you can address all the interviewers. • Make sure that you remember the names of the interviewers, and take note of their various roles. First Impressions Most people make an initial opinion of a stranger within the first five minutes of meeting them. According to research employers' impressions are made up of the following: Body Language and image (70%) Tone of voice (20%) What you say (10%) As soon as you enter the building you need to be polite to everyone...
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...Business 520 Strayer universary Personal interveiw with a co- worker at H&R Block Assignment #3 Manager’s Interview Report Bus 520 September 1, 2011 Dr. Battles Dianne Byrd PART 1 – Introduction: Name and Title of Manager: Mary Taylor the District Marketing Coordinator Name of business: H&R Block, Inc. Type of business: Service and Tax Company Years in business: 7 Years Description of products and/or services: Our Company provides loans thru H&R Block Bank, individual and corporate tax preparation, audit service, tax preparation training and estate planning. PART 2- Interview: 1. What’s it like to maintain focus, energy and motivation? In order for our management team to stay focused we keep them informed and involved of all promotionals on a weekly basis. 2. What are the business ethics? Our business ethics stands by superior customer service, a commitment to stand behind our associates and work, and a promise to always charge a fair price for the value provided. 3. How can a person become a manager and what is the necessary training? Our company is filled with highly trained and experienced professionals. In order for an individual to be hired for a management position they are required to have tax preparation knowledge and experience, along with a college degree; preferably a Bachelor’s degree. 4. What are the professional growth and development? Professional growth and development depends on the individual. We provide online and...
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... |Response | |1. #5 - Networking |Finding a mentor because having someone who has already completed| | |the course im taking, it would be exciting to converse with | | |someone who has interest in the same thing as me. Having a mentor| | |would really meana lot to me. | |2. #7 - Interviewing |I always get very nervous during interviews and I want to make a | | |positive impression. I will practice with these questions. | Section 2: Understanding your career dashboard After reviewing the descriptions of each milestone click on home button to go back to your career dashboard to explore this page further and complete the table below. |Question |Response | |What career tools are available on this career dashboard? |There are tools for Career Exploration, Skill Builder, Resume | |...
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...Clinical Interview Author Institution Purpose of the clinical Interview Typically, an initial clinical interview is the first step towards developing the initial DSM-IV-TR diagnosis and treatment plan for a mentally troubled person. This interview follows an unstructured format of clinical interviews. The unstructured interview format has often been criticized for its shortcoming but researchers (Craig, 2003; Miller, 2003) assert the importance of the initial interviews to psychiatrists as a critical tool in diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. The interview is a typical assessment procedure which involves collection and integration of a patient’s data. It remains the single most used tool among clinicians and practitioners due to its flexibility (Miller, 2003). The unstructured clinical interview is considered flexible because it does not follow any standardized format. This interview will therefore follow an unstructured format to recognize diagnostic clues. The interview will also use diagnostic questioning throughout the clinical assessment for purposes of making a DSM-IV-TR diagnosis. How will the purpose be achieved? The underlying challenge for every clinician is to interview for diagnosis is to sound more conversant with all possible symptoms and to avoid being sidetracked by unnecessary information. To achieve that purpose the clinician must be able to listen for diagnostic clues as well as watch out for symptoms and signs of DSM-IV-TR (APA,...
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...[pic] INTERVIEW ADVICE No matter what stage you are in your career, interviews can be daunting. Here, you will find interview guidelines to help you through the process, from preparation to actual interview. Naturally, your Elite Consultant is here to offer you continued support and advice, but the purpose of this advice pack is so you can brush up on your interview technique. Whether you are out of practice, preparing for your first management interview or just to cement your existing interview skills, this advice pack will help you see what recruiter’s are looking for and in turn, how to face any future interviews you may have. PREPARATION Preparation is key: If you had an exam, you wouldn’t attend without revising…….an interview is the same! If you have been unsuccessful in previous interviews, learn from your mistakes and ask yourself: • What you could have done better? • Which questions were difficult to answer? • Were you prepared enough? An employer will expect you to visit a store, preferably the store or concession that you are applying to work in and also another store to get an idea of the different layouts, visual merchandising, customer service, product placement, store standards and ambiance. You should look at the company website so that you can talk articulately about the company with whom you want to work. If you are applying for a Store Manager or Assistant Manager role, we suggest you do a mystery shop in...
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...robotics events etc. PRE-PLACEMENT PREPARATION - When it came to resume building, I mentioned my internship (which was in Samsung), projects I did and the co-curricular activities - I was confident about my aptitude and was focussing mainly core and analytics. - I didn’t prepare for GD but finally had to give GD in Coca Cola, ITC and Schlumberger. So you can never be too sure of what comes your way during the placements. PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE - I started my placement journey by getting shortlisted in Capital One on Day 1. They shortlisted 125 candidates on the basis of resume. Then they took a case study interview and reduced the number to 30. Then again took an aptitude test but finally didn’t give offer to anyone. - Then came Coca Cola on Day 2. They organised GD in the groups of ten each and then there was a single interview of about half an hour which mainly consisted of HR based questions. The topic of the GD was “Are Engineering students wasting time in studies ?”. The interview mainly focussed on the commitment to work with them and asked whether I did any activity depicting leadership skills. - Coca Cola shortlisted candidates with medium profile like moderate CPI with few extracurrecs. I had a target of gettng placed in Qualcomm from second year itself. It came on Day 2 and I got a call from Qualcomm in the middle of the interview of Coca Cola so I could not take their call. Immediately after this I went for the Qualcomm interview but they were not happy and asked...
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...Introduction of Old Town White Coffee The history of “Old Town” can be traced back to the incorporation of White Café in 1999, with the intention to provide quality white coffee to Malaysian household and the food services industry, the co-founders and executive directors, MrGohChingMun and Mr Tan Say Yap formulated their own blend of 3-in-1 instant White Coffee and commenced manufacturing in 1999. It is have more than 10 years of experience in the coffee beverage industry, both co-founders were instrument in the growth of the “Old Town” group of companies. In 1999, “Old Town” were successfully commercialized our instant 3-in-1 coffee mix under the “Old Town” brand name for the retail sector. As at 31 October 2009, “Old Town” 3-in-1 instant coffee mix was sold in approximately 1,348 retail outlets nationwide in Malaysia, approximately 550 retail outlets in Singapore and approximately 2,100 retail outlets in Hong Kong. In 2000, “Old Town” commenced the first export of the “OLDTOWN’ brand of 3-in-1 instant coffee mix to Singapore. In 2001, the white café marketing commenced operations as the marketing arm for our Group’s beverage product. During the same years, we also expanded our product line to include different variations of our instant coffee mix and have also expanded our export markets to Hong Kong for our instant coffee mix. 24th March 2011 Product excellence award – Industry Excellence Award “Old Town” white coffee also awarded to be the winner of product...
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...Brainer” A job interview is such an important event. The goal at the end is to get the job. But to get the job, there should be certain steps that should be taken. The first step is preparation. This area consists of having a resume and cover letter to give out to the interviewer. You should also be relaxed. To make this easier, think of the interviewer as just another person. The interviewer may not even know who they are looking for, what they are doing, and might not be prepared. In this case, be relaxed and know that you are not alone in this situation. Furthermore, you should know that there are different kinds of interviews. They are called telephone interview, preminary interview, panel, sequential interview, meal time, and skill case. No matter which one you get, make sure you are informed about each and know how to carry yourself correctly. For example, if you are at the meal time interview, you should never order alcohol or messy food. Moreover, during preparation of the interview, do your homework, know what to expect, and practice. Find out about the company you are trying to get into so you have some prior knowledge before getting in. this can help along with the small talks you might have with the interviewer. This can be very helpful and also give you a sense of what to expect. With this in mind, you should practice with a friend. Remember, practice makes perfect. This basically sums up what you should do before an interview. On the day of the interview, you should...
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