Sentences with phrase «budget action set»

At its core, the JJ - verse is still a dumb, loud vehicle for big - budget action set pieces and nonstop explosions, so it's unlikely we'll ever get a tense sci - fi drama with more talking than punching.

Not exact matches

The Update incorporates the October average private sector economic forecasts and an increased «adjustment for risk» for 2011 - 12 to 2013 - 14, as well as an increase in employment insurance rates of only 5 cents (employee rate) for 2012, rather than the 10 cents set in legislation As a result, the balanced budget target is delayed from 2014 - 15 to 2016 - 17, prior to the inclusion of the Targeted Strategic and Operating Review Savings (now called «Deficit Reduction Action Plan Saving Target»).

Mr. Flaherty rejected demands for new stimulus in the short term, arguing that «to secure the recovery in an uncertain world» the government should «stay the course» and implement Phase II of the Canada's Economic Action Plan, as set out in the 2011 Budget.

The governor in late May set a benchmark for his support of the alliance between Republicans and the five - member Independent Democratic Conference, saying he wanted action on the Dream Act (which failed in April), a broader system of public campaign finance (beyond the pilot program passed in the state budget) and his Women's Equality Act, which has been controversial because of a plank changing the state's abortion laws.

Most years, the final budget plan arrives in a mad rush of legislative action that rarely lasts more than two or three days — a sign that the total plan is a carefully calibrated set of deals between legislative leaders and the governor that could, if too much time went by, fall apart due to political pressure.

The discretionary part of the agency's budget is still subject to OMB approval, so priority setting (for example, in the allocation of staff among activities and divisions) continues to be part of the annual appropriations process.169 Moreover, the President's budget may propose changes to mandatory spending, proposals that OMB has by definition approved.170 At least in the current and previous administrations, OMB has required agencies to submit, as part of their annual budget requests, a description of any effort to take discretionary action that would increase mandatory spending, and has strictly limited its approval of these efforts.171

They set up a meeting with their manager, ask what's needed, work toward it, and when annual reviews are conducted (or when budgets are being finalized), they reconcile their notes and actions to support their request for that higher salary.

Other than a budget boost which means better CGI and more muscular action set - pieces, you'd be hard pressed to spot any major differences in the craft behind the two films, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

With this true crime drama set in late 1940s Los Angeles, director Ruben Fleischer looks to make the jump from modestly budgeted action - comedy (Zombieland 73, 30 Minutes or Less 49) to serious dramatic filmmaking.

A foul - mouthed send - up of testosterone - infused, small - budgeted»80s action flicks, MacGruber is more of a functional than revelatory success — its script doesn't really substantially or satisfyingly delve into a number of amusing character defects it sets up for its self - involved hero.

OPENING THIS WEEK Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun by Kam Williams For movies opening April 10, 2009 BIG BUDGET FILMS Dragonball Evolution (PG for intense action and brief adult language) Sci - fi martial arts adventure, based on the Akira Toriyama novel about a young warrior (Justin Chatwin) who, with a handful of friends, sets out on a quest to save the planet from an evil king (James Marsters) bent on world domination.

The bittersweet irony is that while Tarantino's stock routinely commands the kind of budget that allows him to take his pick of the industry's best technicians, staging the bulk of the action at close quarters in a single interior setting means he ends up restricting most of the really good stuff to the periphery.

That's because «Tomb Raider» is a paint by numbers, big - budget, action / adventure, with numerous perilous action sequences set in exotic locations.

The budget is noticeably lower his time around, with the majority of the action set in one central location, here the Century City Shopping Center in Los Angeles, plus other exterior shots around the UC Irvine campus.

Paul Thomas Anderson for teaching me that it's ALL about the script and if you have the right actors directors don't have to do anything on set but be a fan, Lumet for his films and his book, a young directors» must read, Coppola for his courage in filmmaking, Steven Soderberg for refusing to ever be put in a box and pushing the form as far as he can, Kathryn Bigelow for giving masterclasses in action, James Cameron for Terminator 2 and prove big budget cinema can still be perfect cinema, Sean Penn for bringing his acting chops to directing, David Mamet for his scripts and his dialogue, Nolan for having more heart than most people seem to give him credit for (Memento, Rises, Inception and Interstellar all made me cry.)

Action star Bruce Willis is set to take on the lead in a low (comparitively) budget action thriller from Lionsgate titled THE PRINCE,Action star Bruce Willis is set to take on the lead in a low (comparitively) budget action thriller from Lionsgate titled THE PRINCE,action thriller from Lionsgate titled THE PRINCE, it...

Of course, coherence is in short supply in contemporary action films, but I refuse to set the bar that low, especially for a movie with a $ 150 million budget.

Maybe it's the impeccable Etruscan sets, maybe it's that Connery's perpetual superiority complex goes unchallenged, or maybe it's the simple fact that the action sequences seem restricted by a single - digit speed limit dictated by the relatively miniscule budget and the star's advanced age.

There are the expected scenes of actors riffing all over each that populate most modern comedies, but also hints at a bigger budget and attention to aesthetics like nifty camera work, tilt - shift photography, and some decent action set pieces.

A superstar - making movie for Bruce Willis (Hudson Hawk, Pulp Fiction), and a hell of an action flick on its own terms, Die Hard set a standard for high - concept, high - octane action blockbusters that few could touch on the silver screen — even its higher budgeted sequels.

To that, director Danny Cannon brings a decent sense of big - budget action, with workable set pieces and a reliable pacing that renders the proceedings more than watchable.

This high - budget (supposedly $ 135 million) summer - blockbuster escapist film is dull formulaic fare that has a questionable history premise, a star who does not light up the screen with charisma (Matthew McConaughey), a foreign - born female lead (Penélope Cruz) as eye candy who struggles with the English language to a point where it's an unwelcome distraction, and a tiresome and silly plot line to fill in the gaps while the adventurers are involved in their all too familiar set action pieces.

It looks like Disney is sparing no expense when it comes to its live - action remake of the animated movie Mulan, with Pursue News reporting that the Mouse House has set aside a $ 290 million budget for the movie.

In that sense, Shyamalan is telling what appears to be a very personal, two - person character study in the setting of a big - budget science - fiction action film.

OPENING THIS WEEK Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun by Kam Williams For movies opening August 26, 2011 BIG BUDGET FILMS Columbiana (PG - 13 for violence, sexuality, intense action sequences, disturbing images and brief profanity) Revenge thriller, set in Bogota, Colombia, about a young girl (Zoe Saldana) who grows up to be a cold - blooded assassin after witnessing the murder of her parents.

OPENING THIS WEEK Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun by Kam Williams For movies opening December 3, 2010 BIG BUDGET FILMS The Warrior's Way (R for graphic violence) Western action fantasy, set in the Badlands, about a martial arts master (Jang Dong Ton) who emigrates from Asia to America to retire in peace, only to have to pick up his sword again to defend his adopted hometown and a beautiful local gal (Kate Bosworth) from the returning gang of marauders who had made her an orphan many moons ago.

Mapping also helps set up priorities, create deadlines, action items, budgets, constraints and dependencies.

Suggested learning activities include: taking students on a field trip to the local shop or bank to see real money and consumer practice in action; using the $ 50 as a stimulus, exploring the life of Indigenous entrepreneur and inventor David Unaipon; setting up a classroom economy such as a shop, showcasing learning through planning and creating a market or small enterprise; and planning, budgeting and managing an event, such as the school fete or an Elders lunch.

This coming Monday, May 22, the Madison School Board will vote on a set of priority actions that the MMSD administration would like to implement before the board votes on the 2017 - 18 budget at the end of June.

Simmons added that the school board has set a deadline of May 15 to send its proposed budget to Wake County commissioners for action.

Set up a budget for 2018 and use it to turn your plans into action.

The mostly male audiences have been attracted to the real - world settings, blockbuster action sequences that resemble those of big budget movies, and extensive online options that let them compete against other players via the Internet.

Sadly, despite the game having a couple of terrific set - pieces that are exciting and play out like a high - budget action movie, the game is a mess.

EPA proposes to set aside from the emission budget for the first compliance period up to 300 million CO2 allowances for use as matching early action allowances under the CEIP.

This multi-stakeholder forum functions as a platform for dialogue and consensus building among the various stakeholders regarding the following: problem definition, agenda setting and identification of priorities; making choices among alternative strategies and policy instruments available; coordination of the drafting of action plans and participatory budgeting.

Budget proposal would see major increase in climate action funding from 2021, but some governments are set to call for greater ambition

As a part of all our work, we assess the underlying psychological and mathematical dynamics of your conflict — which sometimes involves legal analysis — and provide you with an effective solution set, effective responses, and action steps that meet with your budget and save you money, time, and stress.

Take various actions for setting objects and regulate departmental budgets by sales protuberance.

* Experience re-branding property through critical path actions related to marketing, website, collateral, and budget, creating sales team, set up brand data, reservations links, tools and resources.

Business Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Manage daily operations, customer service, and sales staff ensuring profitable operations Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Responsible for purchasing, logistics, company inventory, and product development Set and strictly adhere to budgets and schedules Oversee corporate accounting ensuring profitable and fiscally responsible operations Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through networking, in personal sales, and other tactics Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, site visits, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Interact with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best consumer experience Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Senior Sales Engineer — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced manager with a background in telecommunications hardware and software Oversee product lifecycle including sales, configuration, installation, and customer support Design and implement staff development and recognition programs enhancing skills sets and morale Monitor team performance and streamline workflow to enhance overall efficiency Manage customer service operations for hardware and software related issues Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through effective team and project management tactics Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and industry leaders Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Marketing Director — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced administrator with a background in sales, marketing, and customer service Design and implement comprehensive email marketing campaigns and all collateral material Analyze email trends garnering insight into market conditions and competitor efforts Utilize metrics to determine campaign efficacy, impacted audience, and other key data Develop sales leads through networking, market analysis, cold calling, and other tactics Determine consumer incentives to engage and secure potential clients Collaborate with multiple departments including product development, customer service, and sales Create and implement processes and procedures to cut costs and enhance daily operations Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Develop and lead training in customer service and sales best practices resulting in enhanced team skill sets Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Human Resource Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Direct human resource operations and support staff ensuring efficient and effective operations Responsible for benefit administration including employee leave, 401 (k)'s, and insurance Oversee payroll, departmental budgets, accounts payable, and accounts receivable Recruit, interview, and hire new employees with input from senior leadership Conduct staff orientation regarding acceptable attire, company brand, policies, and employment law Implement professional development program to enhance team skill sets and employee value Oversee employee recognition program to highlight notable achievements and boost team morale Review employee performance and recommend promotion or disciplinary action as appropriate Resolve disputes between staff members in a fair, professional, and timely manner Ensure company compliance will all applicable employment law and industry best practices Negotiate and confirm contracts with vendors, partners, employees, and clients Create and present financial reports and purchasing proposals to senior management Build and strengthen long term relationships with clients, vendors, and community leaders Direct purchasing and licensing of information technology equipment and software Assist students and families with financial aid application process Provide additional administrative support including data entry, phones, and customer service Utilize proficiencies in English and Spanish to effectively serve clients of varied backgrounds Perform all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner

Mervyn's Inc. (Concord, CA) 2006 — 2008 Assistant Manager • Recruit and manage employees setting workflows and ensuring profitable operations • Train employees ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to corporate policies and procedures • Prepare annual budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions • Recognized for excellence in sales, customer service, and management

Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced manager with a background in sales, marketing, team training, and customer service Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Design and implement comprehensive marketing campaigns and all collateral materials Enhance brand awareness among target demographics by 74.9 % resulting in increased revenue Spearhead creation and launch of internet sales initiatives Increase new business by 37 % through effective networking, in person sales, and cold calling Set company sales records by increasing sales from $ 200,000 to $ 11,000,000 Consistently recognized with company awards for excellence in management, sales, and service Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Develop and lead training in customer service and sales best practices resulting in enhanced team skill sets Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business Serve on multiple strategic planning committees to guide business development initiatives Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Sales Representative — Duties & Responsibilities Direct sales and customer service ensuring professional and profitable operations Draw upon considerable medical training and experience to identify and meet client needs Consistently recognized as company leader in sales, customer service, and team development Streamline organizational structure and workflow resulting in enhanced company efficiency Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and project timelines Design and implement staff development programs enhance team skill sets Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Generate record breaking sales through networking, in personal sales, and other tactics Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Maintain customer satisfaction by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Professional Experience Boston Scientific Corporation (St. Paul, MN) 2005 — Present Director, Manufacturing Information Systems • Direct cross-functional teams on development and support projects valued in excess of $ 32 million • Responsible for the implementation of manufacturing execution systems world - wide • Hire, train, supervise, and review project management team ensuring efficient and effective operations • Set and strictly enforce departmental budgets, workflows, action plan, and project deadlines • Develop and implement new technologies, systems, and processes to streamline manufacturing operations • Build and strengthen strategic relationships with business partners, contractors, and industry leaders • Launch enterprise - wide asset management (EAM) system in three countries and four manufacturing plants • Develop long range strategic plan for key manufacturing systems including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) • Work in both matrix and functional environments and facilitate continuous improvement and adoption of best practices • Launch and maintain effective engagement and process alignment strategy among international customers • Successfully design and launch IS - wide employee training and development program • Design and implement 24 × 7 information technology help desk for manufacturing applications • Serve as director of the University of Minnesota intern recruitment program • Consistently recognized and promoted for excellence in project and personnel management

Human Resource Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Direct human resource operations and support staff ensuring efficient and effective operations Responsible for benefit administration including employee leave, 401 (k)'s, and insurance Oversee payroll, departmental budget, accounts payable, and accounts receivable Recruit, interview, screen, and hire new employees with input from senior leadership Conduct staff orientation regarding acceptable attire, company brand, policies, and employment law Implement professional development program to enhance team skill sets and employee value Oversee employee recognition program to highlight notable achievements and boost team morale Review employee performance and recommend promotion or disciplinary action as appropriate Resolve disputes between staff members in a fair, professional, and timely manner Ensure company compliance will all applicable employment law and industry best practices Build and strengthen long term relationships with supervisors, peers, and community leaders Provide additional administrative support including data entry, phones, and customer service Utilize proficiencies in English, Hindi, and Malayalam to effectively serve clients of varied backgrounds Perform all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner

Medical Sales Respresentative — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced manager with a background in sales, marketing, and customer service Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Design and implement comprehensive marketing campaigns and all collateral materials Direct company charitable events creating community goodwill and respect for the brand Author and distribute company newsletter, press releases, and other official correspondence Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through networking, in personal sales, cold calling, and other tactics Generate company record of $ 8 million in sales while doubling client base Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Develop and lead training in customer service and sales best practices resulting in enhanced team skill sets Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business Serve on multiple strategic planning committees to guide business development initiatives Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Life Action, Inc. (City, TN) 9/2002 — 8/2006 Vehicle Maintenance Manager • Responsible for the diagnosis and repair of fleet vehicles • Perform full service repairs on 1/4 ton cars to2 ton vans • Set and strictly adhere to project timelines and budgets • Oversee inventory and replenish supplies as needed