Sentences with phrase «contracting at a large company»

I'm a freelance writer contracting at a large company, and I've noticed that some people tend to look down on contractors and freelancers.

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I sat in a meeting with a CEO recently who told me that at his last company, he forced a customer to pay a large contract up front because he «knew our software rollout wasn't going to be successful, so I wanted to be sure I got paid my commission.»

First Solar has awarded contracts to Perth - based construction company WBHO Civil for structural and electrical work at Australia's largest solar energy plant, near Nyngan in New South Wales.

Finally, given that TheShare.TV is a wholly owned subsidiary with its own revenues, contracts, and cost centers, management felt that Room 21 Media needed to own its own studios to ensure that Production agreements generated by TheShare.TV would be awarded to the parent company at a comparable price and quality as if delivered by the larger studios.

At first, the Mirzas advertised in the yellow pages but soon decided to target large companies willing to spend several thousand dollars per translation contract.

One of the state's largest mining services companies has received a boost, with BGC Contracting securing a five - year contract extension worth $ 520 million at Cliffs Natural Resources» Koolyanobbing iron ore mine.

The project is detailed in the contract as a seven step process — with Kogan's company, GSR, generating an initial seed sample (though it does not specify how large this is here) using «online panels»; analyzing this seed training data using its own «psychometric inventories» to try to determine personality categories; the next step is Kogan's personality quiz app being deployed on Facebook to gather the full dataset from respondents and also to scrape a subset of data from their Facebook friends (here it notes: «upon consent of the respondent, the GS Technology scrapes and retains the respondent's Facebook profile and a quantity of data on that respondent's Facebook friends»); step 4 involves the psychometric data from the seed sample, plus the Facebook profile data and friend data all being run through proprietary modeling algorithms — which the contract specifies are based on using Facebook likes to predict personality scores, with the stated aim of predicting the «psychological, dispositional and / or attitudinal facets of each Facebook record»; this then generates a series of scores per Facebook profile; step 6 is to match these psychometrically scored profiles with voter record data held by SCL — with the goal of matching (and thus scoring) at least 2M voter records for targeting voters across the 11 states; the final step is for matched records to be returned to SCL, which would then be in a position to craft messages to voters based on their modeled psychometric scores.

By: Robyn Wilkinson 16th December 2016 Mining services company Murray & Roberts Cementation will complete its contract at diamond miner Petra Diamonds» Gauteng - based Cullinan mine this month, concluding the largest portion of the R4 - billion Phase 1 expansion project that will initially extend the diamond mine's life span by about 15 year →

For people who do contracts with large corporations, or private equity - backed companies, they are often stunned at the simplicity of legal documents in startups.

Hudson Companies was awarded the contract meritoriously as its bid provided the best overall package for the library and the community at large, including the most affordable housing.»

As such, it's wise to keep tabs on the industry at large and at small — because no matter how good the contract is, if the company folds right after you get the signing bonus and before you get the turn - in bonus?

In press releases issued early this morning, the parent companies of Random House and Penguin announced that they have finalized contracts for a merger of the two, creating the largest trade publishing house in the world, named Penguin Random House (interim logo at the left).

It just so happens that larger traders / investment companies / banks, etc. may trade thousands of contracts at a time in different futures trading markets.

It was the winter of 2010 and Jade, 43 at the time, had just gotten a new job contract with a large oil company in Northern Alberta.

Not included in the current Census estimate are game tools companies, game contracting / services companies, external PR, marketing, legal, and other business services, and liaison or licensing divisions at larger media companies.

Carillion, one of Britain's largest construction companies, which has a number of high - profile public sector contracts and employs around 20,000 people in Britain alone, is set for liquidation, putting jobs and pensions at risk.

At Radiant Law's recent workshop on «re-engineering commercial contracts», CEO Alex Hamilton framed the key issues large companies face when it comes to the way commercial contracts are supported, and presented a selection of ideas and frameworks for considering how more value might be delivered to your business.

As way of background, Chrysler awarded Getrag Transmission Manufacturing LLC («Getrag»), a subsidiary of Getrag A.G., a German manufacturer and, at the time, the world's largest transmission company, a major contract for more than $ 500 million to design and manufacture automobile transmissions.

At the latter, he was adviser to the largest contract in the company's history, an achievement which saw him feature in The Legal 500's Corporate Counsel 100.

Europe Our European practice has recently focused on representing (i) the Fédération Internationale de Football Association («FIFA») in connection with U.S. and Swiss criminal investigations into allegations of bribery and corruption in the international soccer world («Investigation»), including conducting an internal investigation on behalf of the organization; (ii) two major European banks, including by investigating whether the banks knew or should have known that accounts at the banks were used to pay bribes; (iii) a multinational logistics and transportation company based in Switzerland in a DOJ investigation of alleged violations of the FCPA; (iv) a Switzerland - based, international private bank, in connection with the global criminal investigations involving 1MDB, Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund; (v) several major European banks in connection with the «Panama Papers» investigation focused on whether accounts at the bank held under the names of companies created by the Panamanian law firm, Mossack Fonseca, were used to evade taxes, conduct business with sanctioned individuals or companies, or otherwise engage in criminal activity; (vi) ENRC, a large mining conglomerate formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange, in a high - profile investigation by the UK's Serious Fraud Office of alleged bribery in the company's operations in Africa and Kazikhstan; and (vii) several European banks in connection with the Petrobras and PdVSA investigations focused on whether accounts at the banks were used to pay bribes to Petrobras or PdVSA officials in return for contracts.

But the signers of the letter at Google clearly hope to discourage the company from entering into far larger Pentagon contracts as the defense applications of artificial intelligence grow.

While they don't explicitly tie TrueDepth camera production issues to any reasoning for the trials — large tech companies do order test runs for their products at their contracted plants on a routine basis — it's the issue freshest in mind for any stumbling blocks going forward.

The project is detailed in the contract as a seven step process — with Kogan's company, GSR, generating an initial seed sample (though it does not specify how large this is here) using «online panels»; analyzing this seed training data using its own «psychometric inventories» to try to determine personality categories; the next step is Kogan's personality quiz app being deployed on Facebook to gather the full dataset from respondents and also to scrape a subset of data from their Facebook friends (here it notes: «upon consent of the respondent, the GS Technology scrapes and retains the respondent's Facebook profile and a quantity of data on that respondent's Facebook friends»); step 4 involves the psychometric data from the seed sample, plus the Facebook profile data and friend data all being run through proprietary modeling algorithms — which the contract specifies are based on using Facebook likes to predict personality scores, with the stated aim of predicting the «psychological, dispositional and / or attitudinal facets of each Facebook record»; this then generates a series of scores per Facebook profile; step 6 is to match these psychometrically scored profiles with voter record data held by SCL — with the goal of matching (and thus scoring) at least 2M voter records for targeting voters across the 11 states; the final step is for matched records to be returned to SCL, which would then be in a position to craft messages to voters based on their modeled psychometric scores.

My first job (five years ago) was such an internship and, in addition to the traditional «intern» duties, I was responsible for one large project, presented my work to national media and senior government officials and was asked to stay at the company, on a contract basis.

Office Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Manage office operations for a variety of businesses and not for profit institutions Serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership and member of various advisory committees Train and supervise large staffs ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to corporate protocols Build and strengthen professional relationships with clients, partners, vendors, and senior leadership Set and strictly enforce departmental budgets and project timelines ensuring efficient operations Create and oversee various fundraisers including all logistics, staffing, and marketing Design and implement employee development curriculum enhancing team morale and skill sets Perform human resource functions including recruitment, discipline, termination, and benefit administration Represent the company at public speaking engagements building community respect and goodwill Responsible for material procurement valued in excess of $ 10 million and an additional $ 20 million in inventory Reduce yearly operational costs by more than $ 1 million through effective management techniques Negotiate and administer contracts with vendors and partners ensuring favorable and profitable conditions Oversee all corporate hardware and software purchases, database management, and other IT functions Assist with marketing, sales, and customer service initiatives resulting in significant revenue gains Maintained accurate and secure client records, sales reports, and other pertinent data Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Business Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Direct daily restaurant operations, marketing, customer service, and finances for multiple establishments Hire, train, and direct large staffs ensuring they understand that brand and adhere to corporate protocols Responsible for multimillion dollar inventory, facility, and professional food preparation equipment Set company budgets, maintain profit / loss statements, and ensure overall financial health Determine employee schedules, responsibilities, and dress code Increase sales through effective marketing and customer service Cut operational costs through efficient inventory management and employee scheduling Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers securing quality products at low prices Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations Enforce corporate food and beverage quality standards Create employee development programs building staff skill sets and value Utilize employee recognition tactics to build morale and company loyalty Develop a loyal client base through excellent customer service and a quality product Build and strengthen relationships with clients, staff, vendors, and community leaders Perform administrative duties such as data entry, filing, faxing, and phones as needed Fluent in Albanian, English, and Spanish.

Business Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Direct daily restaurant operations, marketing, customer service, and finances for multiple locations Hire, train, and direct large staffs ensuring they understand that brand and adhere to corporate protocols Responsible for multimillion dollar inventory, facility, and professional food preparation equipment Set company budgets, maintain profit / loss statements, and ensure overall financial health Determine employee schedules, responsibilities, and dress code Increase sales by 5 % each year through effective marketing and customer service Cut operational costs through efficient inventory management and employee scheduling Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers securing quality products at low prices Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations Enforce corporate food and beverage quality standards Create employee development programs building staff skill sets and value Utilize employee recognition tactics to build morale and company loyalty Develop a loyal client base through excellent customer service and a quality product Build and strengthen relationships with clients, staff, vendors, and community leaders Completed management training program through Fatburger corporate university Certified in ServeSafe food handling procedures Perform administrative duties such as data entry, filing, faxing, and phones as needed Represent brand with positivity, dedication, and professionalism

Midwest Steel Blanking (Lombard, IL) 07/2004 — 08/2008 Director of Operations • Oversaw daily operations and management of 40 employees including 2 project managers • Served as an advisor to the President on all critical and strategic issues • Led presentations to banks, governmental agencies, potential investors, and large volume customers • Oversaw production, maintenance, quality control, and all other dealings with all outside vendors • Negotiated all insurance policies and contracts concerning account receivables and insurance related claims • Developed the ISO 9000 quality manual and OSHA safety awareness programs, training, and documentation • Trained future managers of the company in professional skills, managerial decision making, and business communications • Designed and implemented a new inventory control systems for managing raw - material and finished - goods • Ensured cost control limiting the direct expenses incurred and indirect impacts such as inefficiencies, downtime, and waste • Over a 3 year period, reduced the account receivables insurance premium from $ 55K to $ 13K / year • Renegotiated all other insurance contracts for better coverage and reduced premiums by 20 % • Reduced «outside parts manufacturing» cost by 50 % • Maintained the cost of all supplies at the 2004 levels • Instituted production reporting and operational data analyses for decision making • Reduced down time by 60 %, overall operation's cost by 4.5 %, and scrap generation by 3 % • Developed ISO 9001 quality manuals and handled external annual audits • Introduced safety procedures and training programs