Sentences with phrase «manage than other businesses»

The good news is that a trading business is easier to manage than other businesses.

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This last point makes sense for some more than others, says Drew Nordlicht, partner and managing director of Hightower Advisors, San Diego, who advises high - net - worth business owners.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

Its certification of businesses that are at least 51 percent owned, operated and managed by women, is accepted by more than 1,000 corporations representing America's most prestigious brands, in addition to many states, cities and other entities.

While not insignificant, such investments constitute a much better outcome than fully writing off their business, dealing with leasing issues, and managing all the other negative consequences of closing shop.

Many — if not most — studies demonstrating that breakfast eaters are healthier and manage weight better than non-breakfast eaters were sponsored by Kellogg or other breakfast cereal companies whose businesses depend on people believing that breakfast means ready - to - eat cereal.

Sugar daddies believe that, unless they were supermen, the attempt to manage their businesses and still devote time for serious relationships and their delicacies is not an option and outright impossible, whereas engaging in prostitution is illegal and casual meetings can result in personal and professional problems.Taking a detour, such as Sugar Daddy Sites, is therefore necessary, for sugar babies are known to provide the best care and intimacy than any other legal or illegal services out there.

His books include the bestselling Managing For Dummies (sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide, in more than 20 different languages), The SAIC Solution: How We Built an $ 8 Billion Employee - Owned Technology Company, Giving Back: Connecting You, Business, and Community, and many others.

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Other Notable Features: Free Sheraton lounge access, upgrade to gold status when you spend more than $ 30,000, no foreign transaction fees, free hotel Internet and Boingo Wi - Fi access, five nights and two stays toward SPG elite status each year, no fee for employee cards, tools to manage business receipts and expenses, designate an account manager, set individual limits on employee cards, extra savings on business purchases with OPEN Savingss

We're tough around here, and we can take it if someone's talking behind our backs: Hilton Kramer, testy art critic for the New York Observer, came to San Francisco on «other business,» he writes, but managed to stop in at the Museum of Modern Art, where he glanced at the Gerhard Richter show (which he'd «already suffered through at MoMA in New York») and looked both at the permanent collection (early Matisses «remain, in my opinion, SFMOMA's principal aesthetic asset») and the Ellsworth Kelly exhibition («What could be more personal than the persistent, unvarying project of self - abnegation on a monumental scale that we observe in his own most ambitious abstractions?»

In the legal sector as well as other professional businesses, the concept of managing information on paper is well established among those who began their careers as early or earlier than either of us have.

But make no mistake: better business practices are not innovative to anyone other than lawyers who still don't seem to understand that their clients have been deploying most of these technologies, managed service tactics, and practice management techniques for decades.

How do I handle requests for such references?Thank you so much for your help!CherylCHERYL M. EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

Other success includes Mary Kay Cosmetics, where she achieved Sales Director status and managed more than 40 business associates.

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

Professional Experience Lansdowne - Moody Company, LP (Houston, TX) 05/2003 — Present Sales Manager • Managed sales of Kubota, New Holland, and Terex equipment while ensuring a positive company image • Consistently exceeded sales goals through effective marketing, customer service, and sales tactics • Recruited, trained, and managed 12 sales professionals in a fast paced environment • Designed and implemented new corporate website for an enhanced internet sales and marketing presence • Responsible for more than $ 30 million in inventory • Authored and presented sales projections, reports, and other pertinent data to senior leadership • Built and strengthened professional relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners • Performed all duties with professionalism, integrity, and dedication to company objManaged sales of Kubota, New Holland, and Terex equipment while ensuring a positive company image • Consistently exceeded sales goals through effective marketing, customer service, and sales tactics • Recruited, trained, and managed 12 sales professionals in a fast paced environment • Designed and implemented new corporate website for an enhanced internet sales and marketing presence • Responsible for more than $ 30 million in inventory • Authored and presented sales projections, reports, and other pertinent data to senior leadership • Built and strengthened professional relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners • Performed all duties with professionalism, integrity, and dedication to company objmanaged 12 sales professionals in a fast paced environment • Designed and implemented new corporate website for an enhanced internet sales and marketing presence • Responsible for more than $ 30 million in inventory • Authored and presented sales projections, reports, and other pertinent data to senior leadership • Built and strengthened professional relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners • Performed all duties with professionalism, integrity, and dedication to company objectives

Financial Services Specialist — Duties & Responsibilities Recruit, train, and direct customer service, sales, and administrative personnel ensuring profitable operations Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Develop and manage varied financial portfolios for more than fifty clients Generate record sales of financial products through cold calling, networking, and other tactics Make cold calls in a courteous, yet assertive manner that translates to sales results 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 Build and strengthen relationships with small business clients through effective client service Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Oversee business underwriting process including risk analysis, pricing, and classifications Support human resources department through benefit administration and performance evaluations Direct special projects from conception to marketplace rollout Analyze and streamline organization structure, workflow, team metrics, and client database Responsible for financial software operation and updates including Bill Pay and Payroll processing Implement training and development programs to reinforce branding and develop team skillsets Create an atmosphere of respect, professionalism, and dedication to company goals Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Recognized sales team leader who consistently exceeds company sales goals Responsible for more than $ 18 million in annual revenue Developed and implemented strategic business plans to exceed revenue goals Conducted market analysis and competitive intelligence to increase company efficacy Managed, trained, and reviewed sales team offering guidance and best practices Generated significant new business through networking, cold calling, and other tactics Provided excellent customer service resulting in significant repeat business Built strong, long - term relationships with clients, piers, and industry leaders Authored and executed sales presentations for varied products and audiences Represented company and products at industry events Served as a liaison and advisor to senior leadership

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Recognized sales team leader who consistently exceeds company sales goals Responsible for more than $ 18 million in annual revenue Developed and implemented strategic business plans to exceed revenue goals Conducted market analysis and competitive intelligence to increase company efficacy Managed, trained, and reviewed sales team offering guidance and best practices Generated significant new business through networking, cold calling, and other tactics Provided excellent customer service resulting in significant repeat business and referrals Built strong, long - term relationships with clients, piers, and industry leaders Authored and executed sales presentations for varied products and audiences Represented company and products at industry events Served as a liaison and advisor to senior leadership

Civil Engineer — Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for civil engineering and construction projects valued in excess of $ 60 million Develop exposure to varied construction projects with both military and civilian applications Maintain, update, and create GIS and CADD data for use in Public Works civil engineering projects Coordinate data collection and project management with partner agencies and subcontractors Map utilities, environmental features, cultural resources, infrastructure, communication lines, and other features Utilize GPS and conventional surveying techniques to collect thousands of data points for detailed mapping Create and access spatial datasets in ArcSpatial Data Engine Develop and implement new mapping techniques using GIS software decreasing project turnover by 30 % Design and print large scale maps, drawings, and other items for use in engineering projects Set and strictly adhere to project timelines and budgets Manage construction contract negotiations, implementation, and funding Oversee finances identifying and resolving any errors or deviations of project budgets Direct office operations and support staff ensuring efficient, effective, and professional operations Serve as Civil Engineering instructor at the US Air Force Academy Lead classes in advanced GPS equipment operations, mapping, GIS software, and Terrasync data collection Develop new GIS, GPS, CADD curriculum for more than 1,200 cadets Implement instruction in Airfield Damage Assessment, MOS plotting, and combat skills Build and strengthen professional relationships with commanding officers, support staff, and business partners Perform all tasks with poise, integrity, and positivity

Pat Rocca took the business to another level in the early 1950s when he started RGL Enterprises (Rocca Group Ltd.) and over the next 25 years he planned, leased and managed more property than any other developer in Atlantic Canada that included commercial, industrial and residential properties.

My ex-mag mate Kelly shared a story on her Facebook feed the other day from Business Insider with the title: «Journalists drink too much, are bad at managing emotions, and operate at a lower level than average, according to a new study.»