...100-3161 19 April 2015 Niki Leondakis and Core Competencies Niki Leondakis is the CEO of Commune Hotel and Resorts. She grew up in Massachusetts and has a strong Greek background and has been around restaurants for most of her life as her grandmother owns Charlie’s Diner. Niki graduated from the University of Massachusetts and now resides in San Francisco. She studied hotel and restaurant management and after completing college went to work for Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Kimpton Hotels and then Commune. Along her journey, Niki has learned and developed many core competencies that have helped her to be a very successful woman. These core competencies range from dealing with people, to dealing with business to self-management competencies. When it comes to dealing with people, Niki can definitely establish focus. She communicates the goals of the business to the employees to ensure the customers’ needs and wants are met. In order to communicate well Niki must possess attention to communication as well as good oral and written communication. She also empowers others, part of this being that when hiring she looks for innovative outgoing people that will come up with new ideas to help Commune achieve customer satisfaction. She also possesses high customer orientation. She knows that hotel goers are no longer just looking for a comfortable bed, that they want a memorable experiences and she strives to give this to them. In dealing with business, Niki obviously possesses technical...
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... Whale Rider Themes In the film the Whale Rider, the once complimentary narratives that governed the Maori culture: Gender, Identity, and Traditions are competing against one another. The fundamental elements of these narrative has stayed unchanged; However, some characters are interpreting these liturgies to their own personal narratives, causing conflict within the Maori Culture. Synopsis of film During a time of modernization, poverty, and the decentralization of the role the Maori culture play in the people lives, one local leader (Koro) looked upon Hope in a form of a prophet. According to the Maori's traditions, the ancient ancestor Paikea descendants: the eldest son are the rightful tribe leader and will centralize the community again around the sacred traditions and lead it to prosperity. Porourangi is the successor of his generation and his future son would had been the prophet his dad Koro was looking for; however, there was a great tragedy. Porourangi's son and wife died during the delivery processes and the sole survivor was the female twin. Porurangi named his daughter Pai, a named meant for the male descendants of Paikea, frustrating Koro in the moment, but he grow to love her. Porourangi left New Zealand and left Pai to be raised by her grandparents who wrapped Pai in their culture and traditons, who Pai takes interest in. Twelve years has past and Koro was ready to begin the search for a new chief: the first born male that was born the year Pai was; this eliminate...
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...CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES & HUMAN SCIENCES PUBLIC SPEAKING SUBJECT CODE | UHL 4012PUBLIC SPEAKING | TITLE | PERSUASIVE SPEECH OUTLINE | DATE OF SUBMIT | 14TH DECEMBER 2011 | NAME & ID NUMBER | NORDIANA BINTI YAZIDAA10195 | LECTURER | MADAM ZAILIN SHAH BINTI YUSOFF | REMARKS | | ENDORSEMENT | | Topic: Gadget Title: The use of cell phone should be banned while driving. General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To convince my audience that the use of cell phone while driving is dangerous. Central Idea: The use of cell phone should be banned while driving because of the minds not focus on the driving,the driving and the distraction by the phone. Organization: Problem, solution, solution Main Point: Point | Elaborate | 1) Mind cannot focus on driving | * Distraction from the cell phone * Effects: accident/injury * Effects: jeopardize people around * Example: The driver will not focus with the driving and will endanger people around if there are mistakes while driving. (statistic) * Hand phone should be banned | 2) Banning the usage of cell phone while driving | * Harm people around * Solution: Goverment need to be aggresive on settling this issue. * Solution: Government need to fine the driver with high prices. * Example –state of Massachusetts have given the penalty to the driver that is found guilty will be fine for $100 for first offense and the second offence will be $250 and the third offence will be $500. | 3) Driving...
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...Before Graduation | Descriptive essay | | Adrian | 1/29/2012 | | Midnight had struck as my friend Niki and I were walking on Apple Street. By this time the rain had been on its way, leaving the air with a warm and humid touch. A feeling of excitement entered my ears as I heard the faint of sound of music and laughter. I found myself walking at a faster pace along this dark, winding road. Not exactly sure what to expect for the night, I could only hope that it would lead to being something to remember forever. Upon arriving to the farm, I was in astonishment, almost like confusion. It seemed like everyone I had attended high school with was there. It was a sight I will never forget; it resembled a scene from a movie or a TV show. There were hundreds of kids just enjoying themselves at a crazy and wild party. As I proceeded to walk toward the voluptuous crowd of dancing and music, Niki said, “Time to get trashed”. With complete confusion, I turned to my left only to see her mixing some concoction. The smell of alcohol had always turned my stomach inside out, but for some reason on this night when she asked me if I would like some I said yes. With my first sip, I was immediately turned off. The taste was horrendously out of this world and on top of that it burned. Instantly, I gave the drink back to her along with a slew of complaints. “Ewwww Niki. That’s horrible. How on earth can you ever drink something like that?” She replied with a great laugh. “Oh Adrian...
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...of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING by Shishir Shanker Punjala 2009 To: Dean Amir Mirmiran College of Engineering and Computing This dissertation, written by Shishir Shanker Punjala, and entitled Effective Reconfigurable Antenna Designs to Enhance Performance and Enable Wireless Powering, having been approved in respect to style and intellectual content, is referred to you for judgment. We have read this dissertation and recommend that it be approved. __________________________________ Kia Makki __________________________________ Syed Ahmed __________________________________ Deng Pan __________________________________ Kang Yen __________________________________ Niki Pissinou, Major...
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...lives so much easier. For example entertainment is a whole new ballgame. An author states that “the entertainment media has progressed because of advancements in technology. Movies, songs, and games are just a few clicks away”(Oak). This quote shows that technology is booming and we have come so far. Another way that it makes our lives easier is that communication is simpler. Oak (2014) suggests that cell phones are widened and more convenient for long distance and mobile use. Letters are no longer modern and text messages and emails are the simplest means of communication (Oak). This quote tells us that technology has made communication more modern, thus, making our lives easier. Technology has also created jobs for people. Author Niki Denison said explained that in 1991 the fall of the Soviet Union left many people without jobs and how tens of thousands of people are making a living by selling cell phone minutes on the streets to people who can’t afford it (Denison). This shows that people can now make a living solely off of technology being such a big deal. This author also says that “job creation in the mobile industry has been second to none. From people making a living by using cell phones to selling cars on the street to large corporations creating jobs for cell phone engineers” (Denison)....
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...Academic Assignment: Dissociative Identity Disorder and its representation in the media This essay will look at Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and its portrayal in the media. DID was formally known as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD).This essay will cover the symptoms of DID, the criteria used for diagnosis, causes and triggers of disorder, how the disorder is portrayed in the media and the reality of the disorder for sufferers. According to the (American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders pg 519) Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states that recurrently take control of the individual’s behaviour accompanied by an inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. It is a disorder characterized by identity fragmentation rather than a proliferation of separate personalities. Multiple Personality Disorder is more commonly known as a person with a split personality or a schizophrenic. This is most common in the form of alter egos. The personalities need to interact with the environment by taking control of the person’s behaviour. According to http://www.minddisorders.com/Del-Fi/Dissociative-identity-disorder.html the name of the disorder changed from ‘Multiple Personality disorder’ because ‘Dissociative Identity Disorder’ because DID is a much more accurate description of the...
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...Gender is a social construct created through culture, traditions and observed in texts we read. Texts such as novels and films reinforce gender stereotypes. In some cases, novels and films challenge these ideas as well. The construct of gender sets restrictions and constructs boundaries through stereotypes and traditions we have created ourselves. In news articles, the film Whale Rider directed by Niki Caro, and the novel Tomorrow, When the War Began, written by John Marsden, traditional stereotypes are challenged, either directly or indirectly. Different writing or film techniques are used to portray relatable and personal experiences that the viewer or reader can identify with. Gender is a construct that can be discussed through characterisation,...
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...An individual’s identity is constructed and evolved from a variety of experiences such, moments of clarification, realisation or discovery of self and others, which excels them to change the perception of one’s identity. Jane Yolen’s novel Briar Rose illustrates Becca’s pursuit to discover her grandmother Gemma’s true identity. Throughout this process Becca’s identity is evolved by clarification and disclosure of Gemma’s past, leading Becca to not only discover Gemma’s identity but also of her own. Similarly, in the film Whale Rider directed by Niki Caro, the protagonist Koro realises the potentials of his granddaughter Paikea, advancing him to change his perception of Paikea and himself. These texts exemplify how identities are shaped by individual’s experiences and essentially through personal connections, resulting in to gain new perceptions, knowledge and insights of themselves and the world....
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...On May 21, 1881 Clara Barton, at age 60, founded the American Red Cross to help those in need. She got this idea from her many years of service and volunteering, she was once a person who would risk her life to give supplies to soldiers on the battlefield of the Civil War. Her devotion to help those in desperate times has now because a whole organization that other people would risk their lives to save others. Not only are ordinary people reaching out to help the weak, celebrities help donate a lot of money into this charity. This helps bring publicity to open the eyes of people who don’t understand the importance of coming together to save the world. Some celebrities are: Eli Manning, Peyton manning, Kevin Negandhi, Marcellus Wiley, Jessie...
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...“Any Old Bag Will Do” Niki Tucker Ms. Dodson Speech 1010 4 January, 2015 Title: Any Old Bag Will Do Specific Purpose: Introduction Today I am going to be sharing with you three items that represent my past, present and future. My past, present and future differ because over the years my interests and life has changed, but not in every single way. 1. This is Pinky. (Holding Pinky and a Bible.) A. Pinky represents my past. 1. Pinky has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My mom gave her to me when I was a small child. She gave me comfort when I was small. I slept with her every night for several years and she helped me to not be afraid of the dark. 2. This is a very complicated puzzle with many pieces that look like they would fit together, but in reality all the pieces of the puzzle only fit with a few other pieces. A. This puzzle represents my present. (Show puzzle while still holding Bible.) 1. My life is complicated. I have many different passions and I am trying to figure out what passion fits best with me and my life in order for me to be able to love what I do with my future. 3. This is a picture of me playing guitar and singing. A. This picture of myself represents my future. (Show picture while still holding the Bible.) Though I cannot predict the future, I hope to be a professional musician one day.) 1. I have dreamed of being a professional musician ever since I was young. I have worked...
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...Name Date Capitalization Directions: Choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose “No change is necessary.” 1. Byron likes spicy foods, so he chose the Asian chicken wrap. Martha prefers bland A dishes and ordered a large basket of french fries. B C A. B. C. D. 2. asian Large French No change is necessary. Janelle will take Fundamentals of Biology next semester; she hates Science classes but A B needs the credits to transfer to a university. C A. B. C. D. fundamentals of biology science University No change is necessary. 3. My family prefers to cook a ham on holidays, but uncle Bart is a vegetarian, so my A B C mother prepares “tofurkey” for him. A. B. C. D. Holidays Uncle Vegetarian No change is necessary. 4. Dai is vietnamese, but she grew up in Puerto Rico, where she attended cooking school; A B now she is the head chef at the Cuban restaurant on Orange Avenue. C A. B. C. D. Vietnamese Cooking School cuban No change is necessary. 5. Turn left! We need to go west on Highway 50; otherwise, we will be heading toward A B Daytona beach. C A. B. C. D. West highway 50 Daytona Beach No change is necessary. 6. Katelyn used her last dollar to buy m&m candies; she would have enjoyed a Pepsi to A B wash them down but the cafeteria prices were too expensive. C A. B. C. D. M&M pepsi Cafeteria No change is necessary. 7. Juan is taking a religion class this semester; he likes the professor and the...
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...Job Description Art consultant/sales Gagosian gallery The Art Consultant will work with the existing team of consultants and resources to create art programs based around our clients' needs. The Art Consultant is responsible for assembling artwork concepts based on client needs and project parameters, communicating directly with clients and artists, preparing artwork specifications, and following through on all production throughout the procurement phase of all projects. Substantial travel is required for client meetings and trade shows. Candidate must have: • Desire to work hard, we are an ambitious firm with demanding clients and we work on tight deadlines. • Passion for Art. • Excellent attitude and desire to work in team environment. • Experience in art consulting preferred. • Some hospitality or corporate interior design experience preferred. • Strong organizational and communication skills. • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently. • Ability to read and understand floor plans and elevations. • Ability to work independently and as a close team member. • Ability to employ creative and innovative thought processes. • Professional and ethical. • Proficiency in Photoshop, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook. Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree • identifying potential acquisitions • raising capital for new collections • managing investor relations • handling administrative compliance for the fund ...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix B Recommended Websites The following websites are resources for your final project and course assignments. U.S. Art Museums The Metropolitan Museum of Art: http://www.metmuseum.org/ The Museum of Modern Art: http://www.moma.org/ National Gallery of Art: http://www.nga.gov/ Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: http://www.mfa.org/ The Phillips Collection: http://www.phillipscollection.org/ The Art Institute of Chicago: http://www.artic.edu/aic/index.php Whitney Museum of American Art: http://www.whitney.org/ Guggenheim Museum New York: http://www.guggenheim.org/new_york_index.shtml Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: http://www.guggenheim-bilbao.es/ Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery: http://americanart.si.edu/index3.cfm Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden: http://hirshhorn.si.edu/ Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African Art: http://www.nmafa.si.edu/voice.html Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery: http://www.asia.si.edu/ The National Portrait Gallery: http://www.npg.si.edu/ Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum: http://cooperhewitt.org/ National Museum of the American Indian: http://www.nmai.si.edu/ The Getty: http://www.getty.edu/ San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: http://www.sfmoma.org/ National Hispanic Cultural Center: http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.org/index.php American Visionary Art Museum: http://www.avam.org/ American Folk Art Museum: http://www.folkartmuseum.org/default...
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...Political Movements in the 20th Century HUM/300 Political Movements in the 20th Century During the 20th century several major political events took place that changed the worldwide view of civilization and shook up the collective consciousness. World War I and II showed the dark side of technology when used to hurt humanity. Civil movements surged around the world as a result of minorities trying to regain their identity, which various governments throughout the world restricted. The authors will examine major political events that had a notable effect on the 20th century, including, the influences of World War I and II, the surge of the Civil Rights Movement, and the Gender Equality Movement. The author’s examination will consider the works of artists and how his or her creative expression reflected the mood of the era. Political Events: World War I and II World War I (WWI) started in 1914, and lasted through 1918. The political event that triggered this war was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The war tactics employed in World War I changed the methods and strategies in future conflicts bringing more devastation. Some of the new strategies included trench warfare, chemical warfare, and upgraded technology; it introduced chemical weapons including chlorine and phosgene, which produced devastating damages. The exposure to high levels of these gases resulted in temporary blindness, difficulty...
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