Reflects On Today’s Presentations - Blog #12

Blog #12

 

The presentation that I found the most interesting to me were all of them.  Although we were all nervous you could see all of the planning, research, and team work that was put into each presentation.  The power point slides for each group brought out new details from other view points of why The Big Brothers Big Sister of Greater Flint is such an needed community program.  Each group was given a different task to do but every project brought Big Brothers Big Sisters new opportunities for growth in the community.  The English 311 class of 2012 made a big impact on the Big Brother Big Sister project.

 

The ideas that I would have liked to have included in our presentation were using the term big's and litte's in our presentation.  I would have like to have had a project like the team with the book reuse project.  There was one team that had an idea of setting up meet and greet sessions to partner of Big's with Little's.  I like the one groups Idea of using the internet to broaden the public awareness of The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint to a new customer base.  One of the groups had an idea of had the annual flower sale evolving Wal-Mart Store Inc.   

 

Preparing for these project was very intense.  There were a lot of details to put together in a short amount of time.  With everyone having different class schedules and hours of work getting together after class was one of the biggest challenges.  One of our best resources was email and the internet.  Without these modern day tool I don't know how we would have been able to complete this project.  It is good was everyone has a gift in your group and brings their best skills to the table.      

Service Learning

Blog #6

Service Learning

According to Learn and Serve America service learning offers a unique opportunity for America's young people students from kindergarten to college students to get involved with their communities.  By inter acting real service projects with the classroom learning. Service learning enlists students in the educational process by using what they learn in the classroom to solve real-life problems. 

Being a student at Davenport University has enlighten me to how important service learning is for our community.  My expectations are very high, positive, and optimistic.  Service learning can be applied across all subjects.  It can involve a single student or group of students, a classroom or an entire school. Students build character and become active participants as they work with others in their school and community to create service projects in areas like education, public safety, and the environment.

The skills that I will gain from this experience will be priceless real life skills.  Through my service learning experience. I will be able to use the knowledge and training in my current job to make me a more effective manager.  Many of the skill can be implement right away.  Service learning programs improve grades, increase attendance in school, and develop students' personal and social responsibility. Service learning is given back to your community and making a different the life of others.

Service-learning also strengthens both education and local communities by building effective collaborative partnerships between schools, colleges, and other institutions and organizations.

Complaint Letter - Wal-Mart Store Inc.

3194 Thornfield Ln.

                                                                                                                                        Flint, MI, 48532

                                                                                                               smith333@email.davenport.edu

 

December 3, 2012

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Consumer Complaint Division

77823 Wikins Street
Bentonville, Arkansas, 64320

Dear Wal-Mart Stores Inc.:

Re: The cleanliness of your men's restroom

On November 5, 2012, I bought a gallon of Mobile One 5W 30 synthetic oil and a Fram synthetic oil truck filter.  My purchase was made during lunch time between 12:00 pm. and 1:00 pm at the Court Street store location.  I also was going to purchase a Subway sandwich for lunch there but my mind was changed when I used your restroom facilities.

Unfortunately, your public men's restroom looked disgusting, smelled really unpleasant, and had not been detailed cleaned in a long time.  There were bugs the all of the light fixtures. spider webs were located in the top corners of the ceilings, walls, and base boards.  Someone had spit on all of the mirrors.  There were what appeared to be dried boogers on the walls between the mirrors. The tile grout was white between the tiles on the walls but was dirty looking down by the floor base board and over all of the floor.  The toilets and urinals were dirty on the outside and really nasty on the inside. I am disappointed because I enjoy shopping in your stores but this is unacceptable.  This is not the first time I have experience the men's public rest room looking in this condition.

 
To resolve the problem, I would appreciate your company making public rest room cleaning seriously and make it your number one company wide priority. Your customers deserver clean, safe, and secure rest room facilities to use and visit.

I look forward to your reply and a resolution to my problem and will wait until January 30, 2013 before seeking help from a consumer protection agency or Better Business Bureau. Please contact me at the above address, email, or by phone at 810-964-2597..

Sincerely,

 

 

Shun J. Smith

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day

Is Thanksgiving Day becoming the new biggest shopping day in the United States?  Has the value of spending quality time with family and friend’s become something of the past?  Has making money at any cost become the acceptable norm?  Thanksgiving Day is more than eating all the good food that will be severed.   It is about being thankful for little things and some big things in this world.   Our lives are busy with work, school, church, spouse, children, and life activities. There is nothing that can replace the times in our lives when all have holiday time off from the normal day to day hustles of life.  During the holidays we have an opportunity to develop and strengthen relationships with family and friends.  This is a time to reflect and priorities your life.  We should cherish the time we spend with family and friends.  Some things in life are priceless. 

Service Learning

Blog #6

Service Learning

According to Learn and Serve America service learning offers a unique opportunity for America's young people students from kindergarten to college students to get involved with their communities.  By inter acting real service projects with the classroom learning. Service learning enlists students in the educational process by using what they learn in the classroom to solve real-life problems. 

Being a student at Davenport University has enlighten me to how important service learning is for our community.  My expectations are very high, positive, and optimistic.  Service learning can be applied across all subjects.  It can involve a single student or group of students, a classroom or an entire school. Students build character and become active participants as they work with others in their school and community to create service projects in areas like education, public safety, and the environment.

The skills that I will gain from this experience will be priceless real life skills.  Through my service learning experience. I will be able to use the knowledge and training in my current job to make me a more effective manager.  Many of the skill can be implement right away.  Service learning programs improve grades, increase attendance in school, and develop students' personal and social responsibility. Service learning is given back to your community and making a different the life of others.

Service-learning also strengthens both education and local communities by building effective collaborative partnerships between schools, colleges, and other institutions and organizations.

Online Identity Memo

According to the online ID Calculator results I am digitally disastrous.  There is a lot of information on the web, but it has little relevance to what I want to express about myself.

I did not know there were so many people with the name Shun Smith.

 

There was a lot of information that came up on a lot of other Shun Smith’s but very little on me.

On the web site linkedin there was some information but you had to log on to their site.

 

There was nothing on line that I could edit on these web sites.

 

All public information should only be of a profession manner.

 

When my name is searched for I would like for them to see only accurate, positive, and professional information.  I don’t go out on social web site so I am happy that there is very little information about out there.

 

Social Web sites can have a positive purpose if use them from professional reasons.

 

The Role Of Constructive Criticism

What is really the role of constructive criticism in the work place?  The definition of constructive is constructing or tending to construct; helping to improve; promoting further development or advancement.  The definition of criticism is the act of passing judgment as to the merits of anything.  The purpose constructive criticism in the work place is to build up an employee in areas that they may be unaware of or weak in.  Bring these areas to their attention in a positive and uplifting manner will be more likely to produce positive behavior and life changing results.  It is not always what we say but how we say it.

Blog #5 Instructions on how to assemble a vacuum

I researched instructions on line for assembling the Eureka AS1000 series vacuum.  The instructions were available in three languages English, French, and Spanish.  The English guide has only English instructions printed on sheet.  The French and Spanish guide has both the French instructions printed first.  The Spanish instructions are printed second under the French instructions.  All of the headings are bold in all three languages.  Both assemble guides feature six colors black, blue, gray, green, red, and yellow.  The Eureka AS1000 series vacuum quick start guide is really designed well.  The pictures walk you through all four steps.  The first step informs you of everything that should be in the box that you purchased.  The second step has twelve easy assembly picture boxes.  The third step shows you how to turn on the vacuum through pictures and instructions.  The fourth step shows you how to clean and assemble the dust cup through pictures and instructions  also.  The Quick Start Guide lives up to its name.  The guide is very user friendly, clearly written, and also includes an customer services helpline phone number.     

 

BLOG MANAGING YOUR ONLINE IDENTITY

Who would have ever thought that your online identity would be considered valuable property?   Having your name or a company name as an email or web address can be priceless.  The ability to enter your name or company name in a web search and put up your name or business can give you a huge advantage in the internet world.  Web addresses are distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.  Someone with the same name as yours or the same company name can stop in your tracks. 

My name is not as unique as I thought it was.  As a matter of fact it is very common.  I have to provide information on the web that will promote a profession and positive image of me.  The subject content will have to make me stand out from all of the others.

What is the role of constructive criticism in the work place

What is really the role of constructive criticism in the work place?  The definition of constructive is constructing or tending to construct; helping to improve; promoting further development or advancement.  The definition of criticism is the act of passing judgment as to the merits of anything.  The purpose constructive criticism in the work place is to build up an employee in areas that they may be unaware of or weak in.  Bring these areas to their attention in a positive and uplifting manner will be more likely to produce positive behavior and life changing results.  It is not always what we say but how we say it.  

Why should I hire you?

I am an exceptionally qualified professional with 18 years of progressive experience in the areas of preventive facilities management, construction, renovations, business administration, procurement, and risk management.    I’m a leader with strong organizational skills, project orientation, and the ability to work effectively under pressure and stress.  I’m trustworthy, dependable, proactive, and knowledgeable in the field of facilities management. 

I have completed MSBO Operations Director program.  I have a proven track record of safety initiatives, team building and improving operational effectiveness.  I would like to use my skills to impact your facilities by enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

I am self-motivated, dependable and responsible, with a strong desire to succeed.  I know that along with my experience, and my willingness to learn I will be a great asset to your business.  I would like to meet with you and discuss my expertise and how I can contribute to your organization’s vision.

Greetings my name is Shun Smith.  I was born and raised in Flint, Michigan many years ago.  I am a husband to a beautiful and intelligent wife of nineteen years.  I am a father to my two children wonderful children.  I have a thirteen year old daughter that just started high school and eight year old son that truly enjoys soccer.  I graduated from Northwestern High School.  In 2009 I graduated from Mott Community College with an Associate in Applied Science in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration degree and Certificate in Science in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration.   I am currently living in Flint Township, Michigan.

Davenport University has been a really been a great experience so far.   I did some research on higher education schools to see which one would be the right fit for me.  Davenport meets all of my educational needs.  I am a part time student.  The campus is clean and conveniently located from my home.   I have been attending Davenport University since the fall of 2011 for four semesters.  One of my goals, objectives, and focus is to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration and minor in Sustainable Business degree within the next five years.   I believe that all things are possible if we remain focused, determined and faithful to are goals and dreams.  

Technical communication is very important to my daily life as Operations Manager for South Lyon Community Schools.   Weather I am writing emails, memos, or letters of disciple all of these areas require good technical communication skills.  We live in a huge high tech world today.   We either communicating by texting, emailing, blogging, or twitting each other daily.   We communicate more and more electronically than face to face today.   This is my first blog.  I hope that I did not bore you to death.  I am a work in progress.