Sunday, April 11, 2010
Resume Help
The resume website I found to be the most help to me is http://www.freeresumehelp.net/. They offer help from Certified Professional Resume Writers and their colleagues. A great aspect of their website is it offers a FREE e-course in writing the perfect resume. This course will help you learn the secrets that will transform your resume. Everything they offer is free which is a huge plus. I know this is only one of many free resume helping and building websites but I found this one to be the most informative.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Request for Proposal Example
Sample Request for Proposal for External Quality Assessment Services
January xx, 200x
Ms. XXX
c/o ABC Assessment Firm
123 Any Street
Anytown, FL 00000
Dear Ms. XXX:
This letter is a Request for a Proposal (RFP) for an External Quality Assessment (QA) of ABC Company Manufacturing, Inc. Internal Audit Services.
Background: ABC Company, a public company, manufactures and markets specialty medical surgical devices. Manufacturing facilities are located in three Mid-Atlantic States. Distribution facilities are located in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Louisiana, and Nevada. Sales are made through an outsourced sales organization. In the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 200x, net revenues were approximately $2.2 billion and assets exceeded $2.5 billion. Further information is available on our Web site: www.abccompany.com.
Our Internal Audit Services Department consists of ## professionals, including the vice president who reports to the president/chief executive officer (CEO). The vice president has access to the chairman of the board and the audit committee.
The audit function provides an independent appraisal of key financial and operational controls. The audit department also shares best practices that promote operational efficiencies and cost saving opportunities. Our audit plan is the result of an annual risk assessment. A copy of the approved FY200x Audit Plan is enclosed for your reference.
Review services to be provided: This RFP is for an external quality assessment of Internal Audit Services of ABC Company. The selected independent party will:
1. Assess the IA Activity’s conformity to The Institute of Internal Auditor’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
2. Evaluate the IA Activity’s efficiency and effectiveness in carrying out its mission (as set forth in its charter and expressed in the expectations of ABC Company management).
3. Identify opportunities to enhance the IA Activity’s management of resources and work processes, as well as its value to ABC Company.
The response to this RFP should identify the membership and credentials of the review team, and the primary contact’s information. The review team will include manufacturing internal audit experience.
The review will be confidential, with the results only provided to designated ABC Company representatives. The independent party shall prepare a written report upon completion of the external quality assessment that is addressed to the CEO and the audit committee. A presentation on the external quality assessment results will be made to the audit committee.
Fee Estimate Assumptions: Your fee estimate should incorporate the following assumptions:
• The project will be performed in Month, 200x, with a preliminary report submitted by April 28, 200x, and the final report issued by May 15, 200x.
• Fees should include the cost, plus any estimated expenses.
Submission and Selection: Proposals for the external quality assessment must be submitted by Jan. 20, 200x. Internal auditing and our quality assessment oversight committee, which is composed of our chief financial officer, chief legal officer, and a member of our audit committee, will review each proposal. Selection of the provider vendor is tentatively set for Feb. 1, 200x, after interviews of finalists. Additional information requests should be coordinated through my office at +1-000-555-0000.
Other Matters: Please provide references.
We are looking forward to working with you, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
David P. Auditor
Vice President, Internal Audit
Attachment
cc: President/CEO
Quality Assessment Oversight Committee
January xx, 200x
Ms. XXX
c/o ABC Assessment Firm
123 Any Street
Anytown, FL 00000
Dear Ms. XXX:
This letter is a Request for a Proposal (RFP) for an External Quality Assessment (QA) of ABC Company Manufacturing, Inc. Internal Audit Services.
Background: ABC Company, a public company, manufactures and markets specialty medical surgical devices. Manufacturing facilities are located in three Mid-Atlantic States. Distribution facilities are located in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Louisiana, and Nevada. Sales are made through an outsourced sales organization. In the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 200x, net revenues were approximately $2.2 billion and assets exceeded $2.5 billion. Further information is available on our Web site: www.abccompany.com.
Our Internal Audit Services Department consists of ## professionals, including the vice president who reports to the president/chief executive officer (CEO). The vice president has access to the chairman of the board and the audit committee.
The audit function provides an independent appraisal of key financial and operational controls. The audit department also shares best practices that promote operational efficiencies and cost saving opportunities. Our audit plan is the result of an annual risk assessment. A copy of the approved FY200x Audit Plan is enclosed for your reference.
Review services to be provided: This RFP is for an external quality assessment of Internal Audit Services of ABC Company. The selected independent party will:
1. Assess the IA Activity’s conformity to The Institute of Internal Auditor’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
2. Evaluate the IA Activity’s efficiency and effectiveness in carrying out its mission (as set forth in its charter and expressed in the expectations of ABC Company management).
3. Identify opportunities to enhance the IA Activity’s management of resources and work processes, as well as its value to ABC Company.
The response to this RFP should identify the membership and credentials of the review team, and the primary contact’s information. The review team will include manufacturing internal audit experience.
The review will be confidential, with the results only provided to designated ABC Company representatives. The independent party shall prepare a written report upon completion of the external quality assessment that is addressed to the CEO and the audit committee. A presentation on the external quality assessment results will be made to the audit committee.
Fee Estimate Assumptions: Your fee estimate should incorporate the following assumptions:
• The project will be performed in Month, 200x, with a preliminary report submitted by April 28, 200x, and the final report issued by May 15, 200x.
• Fees should include the cost, plus any estimated expenses.
Submission and Selection: Proposals for the external quality assessment must be submitted by Jan. 20, 200x. Internal auditing and our quality assessment oversight committee, which is composed of our chief financial officer, chief legal officer, and a member of our audit committee, will review each proposal. Selection of the provider vendor is tentatively set for Feb. 1, 200x, after interviews of finalists. Additional information requests should be coordinated through my office at +1-000-555-0000.
Other Matters: Please provide references.
We are looking forward to working with you, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
David P. Auditor
Vice President, Internal Audit
Attachment
cc: President/CEO
Quality Assessment Oversight Committee
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Assignment 2: Structured Blog Activity
1. I follow certain bands on Twitter and Facebook. Their activity on these social media websites has allowed me to see previously unknown aspects of their lifestyles. An example of this is the band Skillet. They post a video podcast on their Facebook fan page as well as on itunes and YouTube. This podcast shows the behind the scenes of concerts, bus rides, and their lives. I also follow individual members of this band. Some members of Skillet post pictures on their twitter. It makes these people seem more like human beings and not some fictional character you hear on the radio. Evan’s Ladder of Engagement is creating content by posting photos, evangelize offering consists of the actual fan page, consume content is reading updated posts and curate content is watching videos posted on the fan page.
2. The two distinct brands of social media are Twitter and Facebook. I am interning at the LPGA State Farm Classic and I am in charge of the social media. I never realized how important these two websites were to a business until I started interning. We use this to inform every fan and follower of the breaking news and tournament updates. The goal is to expand the amount of friends on Facebook in order to establish a larger fan base.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Amazing Social Media Popularity
This week we are covering social media and how popular it has become. Some people think it is a fad and there are facts to back those thoughts up but I do not believe that at all. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Wiki's are here to stay. The video below will show you some of the staggering stats of these social media networks. The numbers are huge and unbelievable but they prove to us that social media is here to stay.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are something I do not remember learning about in high school or even college to this date. I found it interesting that short phrases can be eliminated and fixed so easily. For example, the phrase "stick up for" can be easily eliminated with the word "defend." I like how this can be a very small cure to the wordiness problem most college students see in their writing styles. Here is a couple links to websites for more information on phrasal verbs and other fixes to wordiness. Thanks for reading!
Monday, March 8, 2010
My Thoughts on the Class Presentations
I really liked the way we did our class presentations. This format made me pay more attention to each individual's country and their cultures. The countries discussed were Brazil, Canada, Italy, Sweden, and Australia to name a few. I learned a lot about Australia. A couple of the main things I learned was how strict they are with littering, women are referred to as love just like men are called mate, and I didn't know people in Australia were such straightforward people. This was a good opportunity for everyone in the class to broaden our horizons on other countries. When we graduate and move on to bigger and better things some of us will be faced with working on the global scale. With this opportunity comes an even greater challenge. You must understand the culture of your international business partner or you run the risk of failing miserably. Do the research because it will pay off in the long run. I guarantee it!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Learning About Australia
This week we are to start looking for information about any country of choice. The first country that came to mind was Australia. Knowing Brent and Wade have really helped me with this decision. They made Australia sound very interesting during my two years of baseball with them. The problem is I only knew their side of life but not enough to do this presentation. This made it the perfect fit for a country to explore and do research on. It gave me a reason to learn about some of the history and the inner working of this great country.
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