Sentences with phrase «preparation for a visit from»

Just before my son turned two, we did buy a six dollar stroller from a thrift store in preparation for a visit from my mother - in - law.

The catering kitchens source ingredients for the meals, then practice making and plating the meals in preparation for a visit from a Singapore Airlines executive chef.

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But his involvement in China has waned; he did not accept an invitation from the Chinese to go to Beijing this month for a visit that some expected would be in preparation for Mr. Trump's state visit in November.

We'd just gotten back from a long weekend visiting my old neighborhood in Philadelphia where the tips of the leaves were just beginning to turn amber in preparation for their impending descent.

All Ernesto Valverde's available squad were present along with Adrià Ortolá and Carles Aleñá from Barça B as the players put the finishing touches to their preparations for the visit of the Serie A side.

For millions of American schoolchildren, it is a nightmare from which they can not wake, a trial visited upon them each year when the law requires them to take reading tests with little preparation.

But from now on, there are preparations for our visit at Pixel Heaven 2015 in Warsaw, this Saturday, where we'll be showing the newest playable build of Box Kid Adventures!

In the midst of preparation for his one - person exhibit at DCKT Gallery, (January 10 — February 14, 2009) and a group show Organic Geometry at Nicole Klagsbrun (December 12 — January 10, 2009) painter Cordy Ryman took a break from his Sunset Park studio to pay a visit to the Rail's headquarters to talk with Publisher Phong Bui about his life and work.

In preparation for this exhibition, Harrison traveled from Detroit to Atlanta twice to visit private collections of African sculpture and recorded detailed information about these artifacts using a 3D scanner.

The selected artists will receive valuable mentor support from one established curator on the selection panel including a studio visit and installation guidance in preparation for the exhibition, in addition to a $ 5,000 honorarium, and an accompanying exhibition catalogue with an essay written by a participant in CUE's Art Critic Mentoring Program.

From providing essential patron services at events to coordinating hospitality and transportation for our visiting artists and assisting the House Management department with daily preparation and wrap - up of events, you will gain invaluable insight and experience working in our internationally renowned arts center.

Following the announcement of her selection as Pratt's new leader last October, Bronet maintained an active schedule in preparation for taking office, from touring the campus and meeting with academic, student, and administrative leadership to visiting with a group of Pratt alumni in Chicago, where she served as senior vice president and provost at Illinois Institute of Technology before relocating to New York City to begin her new role.

Depending on current projects and schedules, interns will take on various roles and gallery duties, with tasks ranging from managing day - to - day gallery operations, research and write up of upcoming exhibitions and Visiting Artist Projects, to preparation for exhibition openings and event set ups.

You can study the road rules in preparation for the learner permit test from a book called «road to solo driving» or visit the VicRoads website.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation