Sentences with phrase «maintaining existing practices»

Superintendents and boards mistakenly thought policies were more restrictive than they were or, Levin (2006) added, were using laws and regulations «as a scapegoat... to justify maintaining existing practices» (p. 174).

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T.M.Philip's essay in it on «A History of Baptismal Practices and Theologies» points to a wide variety of practice and understanding that existed in the churches from NT times and says that the historical perspective would help us «to maintain a certain flexibility and openness in the light of the new questions and challenges presented by our present historical situation».

Whatever your beliefs are regarding the intentions of this club moving forward, don't think for a second that it has to do with appeasing the fans, winning the highest honours and / or changing the stagnant culture that permeates this club... every decision is made for one sole purpose and that is to maintain the delicate balance between Kroenke's unyielding need to acquire more wealth and Wenger's fragile psyche, which is why we have this ridiculous wage structure that pays deadwood too much and makes it incredibly difficult to attract special players... personally I believe that Wenger's greatest fear isn't that he won't win a big trophy again but exposing himself to the overwhelming criticism he will face when people discover the totally dysfunctional state of affairs that exist at Arsenal due to his antiquated practices which have gone relatively unchecked and unchallenged since the departure of Dein

Colleen helped expand an existing FQHC clinic in rural Mendocino County to include midwifery care while at the same time maintaining a private home birth practice, before relocating to the state of Washington in 2007.

The traditional ethos of the Conservative Party has been to countenance incremental change to maintain existing institutions, whilst eschewing measures that would radically depart from accepted practices.

Greg Cantwell, Peer Support Australia CEO, explains that the program complements and builds on existing practices at a number of schools across Australia, noting the importance of maintaining ongoing relationships with schools.

→ Action → Invest in our existing public institutions of higher education focusing on improving teacher, counselor, and leader education; and reinvest, reclaim, and refocus the function of regional education laboratories to maintain integrity, relevance, and responsiveness in research aimed at seeking solutions for communities» education problems; and establish the outreach and extension of research findings to ensure their use in educational improvement practices.

It also offers a tool for diagnosing a school's teaming culture, guiding principals and their leadership teams to consider how existing school practices might affect the staff's ability to maintain strong teams.

The LifeLearn Veterinary Practice ECOsystem helps you acquire new clients and to maintain your relationship with existing clients by engaging with them — by mail, text, email, social media, and through your website.

Since then, Le Va has continued his practice, creating sculpture that exists in dialogue with the space it occupies, incorporating elements inspired by music into his work, and maintaining physical evidence of the artist and his process in his art.

But I'm also convinced that the existing practices of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, despite improvements, are nowhere near what's needed to maintain a robust margin of safety — and to maintain public trust.

· Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale; · Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails; · Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business; · Responding to incoming email and phone inquiries; · Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets; · Gathering market and customer information; · Representing the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations; · Negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers; · Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions; · Creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process which is largely dictated by the prospective customer; · Reporting to Senior Management on sales and potential opportunities in your area; · Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets; · Gaining a clear understanding of customers» businesses and requirements; · Following up with customers for payment; · Doing Quality - Control on products delivered; · Attending team meetings and sharing best practices with colleagues in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Duties include, but are not limited to: • Designs and implements LAN, WAN, WLAN, voice, Internet, security and video solutions that follow architecture standards and best practices • Works with the infrastructure team to establish support capability, capacity and redundancy • Maintains complete inventory, configuration, and documentation of new and existing deployed infrastructure • Provides support for existing infrastructure services and project - based work leading to the development and deployment of new infrastructure services • Serves as one of the primary points of contact for telecommunication carriers and services providers, coordinating circuit design, provisioning, installation, and troubleshooting • Works cross-functionally with technology, administrative, and legal groups to understand and align technical requirements and technology choices

We maintain close working relationships with governmental authorities and the primary developers of the region, enabling us to provide advice with valuable local knowledge and insight into existing and planned real estate laws, regulations and practices.

Mark maintains an open source project called oslawtools.org, which is dedicated to building on existing projects to make them useful and easy for legal practice.

In the latter situation, existing well - established practice in Commonwealth constitutional Law and Conventions suggests that the Governor General, before acting to withdraw the mandate from an incumbent Prime Minister, is entitled to be satisfied, beyond reasonable doubt, of the political capacity of Opposition parties to be able to form, and then maintain for a sufficient time period, an alternative government that commands the support of a numerical majority of House members.

The committee's primary goal is to simplify family law practice by recommending new rules or amendments to existing procedural rules relating to family law matters, striving to maintain open channels of communication with those who work with or are affected by the rules it proposes.

• Proficient in installing underground pipelines for water distribution and waste water collection systems • Well versed in operating power plant equipment under the direction of operational manager • Special talent for repairing, fitting and replacing water taps and valves on main and service lines • Particularly effective in using manual tools including chain saws, chippers and jackhammers • Expert in identifying and fixing pipeline leaks and pressure faults • Profound ability to setup sediment control devices as per directions of the supervisor • Track record of responding timely to customers» utility service calls • Proven skills in cutting, fitting and laying pipes • Well practiced in loading, unloading and driving trucks and other heavy machinery to the worksite safely • Fully capable of maintaining cleanliness and functionality of all tools and equipment • Proficient in inspecting and maintaining water storage tanks and cleaning the yard when necessary • Apt at enforcing proper safety practices and using appropriate PPE and traffic safety materials such as cones, arrow - boards and flagging signs around the worksite • Experienced in determining the locations of gas, telephone, power, water and sewer lines from appropriate sources before excavation • Particularly effective in repairing and replacing defective electricity and gas meters • Excellent manual dexterity and physical stamina along with profound ability to bend, stoop and work in confined spaces • Well versed in reconnecting water and power services after holidays • Proven skills in performing routine grounds keeping, painting, carpentry and plumbing tasks • Skilled in repairing replacing and existing pre-laid pipeline based underground water and gas distribution systems • Efficient in anticipating tools and equipment needed as per the nature of each assignment and loading the same in the company vehicle in a safe manner

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist COLUMBUS TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES, Binghamton, NY (6/2002 to Present) • Assess existing health and safety programs and tweak them to meet the dynamic needs of the company • Plan and implement new or advanced health and safety programs to maintain steadily safe environments • Develop and provide training and instructions to employees and the management to ensure that they are abreast of safety hazards • Evaluate and advise on the impact of both emergent and existing issues and suggest control methods • Conduct audits and inspections to determine the extent of risks and put in place risk prevention and mitigation processes • Perform safety related incident investigation to determine cause and effect and develop corrective measures • Oversee health and safety programs to assure compliance with the company's procedures and protocols • Promote and lead behavioral based safety practices to strengthen company safety culture

• Lead a team of three Montessori directors in revising the existing curriculum with the goal of integrating 21st Century technology into daily lessons • Initiate puppet theater based teaching at the institute • Carry out planned, activity based lessons • Demonstrate various exercises and supervise the kids as they practice • Maintain progress charts and communicate the child's progress to parents during parent teacher meetings

• Conduct compliance inspections to ensure that trains maintain safe operations • Perform investigations to resolve issues by obtaining data from carriers, conducting interviews and reviewing records • Lead accident investigations to determine root causes and undertake measures to ensure that safety mistakes are not repeated • Inspect railroads and carriers to ensure that they are working in accordance to federal regulations • Oversee field inspections of existing and proposed railroad crossings and structures to ensure consistency in safety practices • Assist in the development and implementation of railroad grade crossing safety programs • Create schedules and ensure that safety staff members abide by them so that all shifts are properly covered • Act as a field liaison between railroad companies and governmental agencies, to ensure appropriate coordination of safety work

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

Client Services Supervisor — Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for electronic payroll system operations for a large and economically diverse client base Recruit, train, and direct customer service, sales, technical, and administrative staff ensuring efficient operations Maintain working knowledge of proprietary software, industry best practices, employment law, and tax law Oversee adherence to departmental budgets, project timelines, and company policies Coordinate efforts between multiple departments resulting in timely and cost - effective project completion Design and implement professional development programs to enhance team skill sets Utilize employee recognition programs to build morale and dedication to company mission Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Interact with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best consumer experience Utilize technical proficiencies and industry knowledge to offer guidance and support to coworkers and clients Craft effective presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Maintain sales and customer service records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Manage company financial records providing detailed, accurate account of transactions and financial health Build and strengthen long term relationships with peers, clients, partners, and industry leaders Provide additional operational support including communications, data entry, and other tasks as needed Consistently promoted due to excellence in management, customer service, technical support, and sales

Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced professional with expertise in sales, marketing, and customer service across a variety of industries Generate sales in excess of $ 75 million through effective networking, marketing, and other sales tactics Design and implement comprehensive business development plans, marketing initiatives, and business models Recognized and promoted for excellence in management, staff development, and sales Cut company expenses by 16 % while increasing revenues through effective management decisions Train and direct large staffs ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to sales best practices 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 Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen professional relationships with clients, partners, peers, and community leaders Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Study internal literature and industry publications to become an expert on products and services Successfully collaborate with customer service, marketing, and sales departments Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and referrals Enforce corporate compliance with all applicable regulatory authorities and bodies of law Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

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

Customer Service Representative — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee customer service and IT support across a variety of industries and settings Responsible for 24 hour, 7 days per week help desk management for both clients and team members Utilize interpersonal skills and advanced IT knowledge in service of national and international clients Direct team of IT and customer service professional handling inquiries and escalations in a timely manner Responsible for Level 1, 2, and 3 service across a variety of highly technical IT matters Document customer service activities, update client accounts, and follow up as needed Build and strengthen professional relationships with clients and partners resulting in loyalty and strong revenue Responsible for departmental budget, team workflows, and IT inventory management Hire and train employees in customer service and IT management best practices Manage varied IT projects including migrations, infrastructure development, and network administration Utilize strong abilities and training in Microsoft, Linux, and Apple systems Serve as liaison between multiple departments and senior leadership Encourage high customer retention 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

Master Electrician — Duties & Responsibilities Own and operate electrical contracting company ensuring efficient and profitable operations Recruit, train, and direct 25 + person staff of electricians, construction personnel, and office workers Direct human resources, accounting, sales, marketing, customer service, and project management Educate junior electricians in best practices, applicable codes, and safety protocols Proficient in all aspects of commercial, residential, and industrial work as well as the National Electric Code Repaired Life Health Safety (LHS) issues and investigated reports of shocks Perform wide variety of panel, receptacle, light, junction box, and cabinet installations Skilled in aluminum and fiberglass cable tray, transformer, motor, and conduit installations Fabricated, welded, and installed brackets and aluminum, stainless steel, and fiberglass cable trays Worked on control level switches, I / P transmitters, motor starters, start - stop stations, and lighting contractors Test and recalibrate I / P transmitters, gas and fire eyes - HALON sensors, and pressure switches Perform wire pulls, circuit tests, grounding, and bonding tests Utilized AUTOCAD to design blueprints for a varied of commercial and residential projects Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Perform all duties in a professional, timely, and courteous manner

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative — Duties & Responsibilities Direct pharmaceutical sales, marketing, and customer service ensuring professional and profitable operations Consistently recognized as company leader in sales, customer service, and team development Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and project timelines Negotiate lucrative contracts with clients, vendors, and suppliers 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 industry leaders Maintain 100 % customer satisfaction by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on pharmaceutical products 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 Maintain records of site visits to potential and existing clients to assist in assessing their future needs Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Train junior team members in sales and customer service best practices Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced sales manager with expertise in sales, marketing, and customer service across a variety of industries 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 exceed sales goals through networking, in personal sales, cold calling, and other tactics Increased new account generation and sales by 300 % within one year at Decisionmark Recognized and promoted for exceptional sales results, team management, and customer 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 Proficient in Photo Shop, SalesForce.com, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer software Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Business Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee daily operations, finances, and personnel for large parking company Responsible for more than 60 locations and over 400 employees Hire and train staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to corporate policies Instruct junior team members in customer service best practices Generate significant revenue through strategic marketing and sales initiatives Design and implement strategies to cut operational costs while enhancing sales Perform human resource functions including conflict resolution and benefit administration Oversee audit process, budgets, and payroll ensuring cost effective operations Consistently recognized for excellence in management, sales, and customer service Develop and strengthen relationships with clients, partners, and community leaders Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Utilize proficiencies in Amano System, Federal ADP Shark Bite, and Ticket Tech Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Strength Focused Practice Research from a variety of settings emphasizes that families do better in changing behaviors that caused children to be unsafe and maintaining those changes when the efforts of the various people involved in the family's life are focused on building on the strengths and protective capacities that already exist within the family.

Article 34 Indigenous peoples have the right to promote, develop and maintain their institutional structures and their distinctive customs, spirituality, traditions, procedures, practices and, in the cases where they exist, juridical systems or customs, in accordance with international human rights standards.