This is a daunting question and I have had to think long and hard about how I can answer it with examples of some of my best work. Throughout my professional life as an interpreter/guide/educator, a “site” is typically defined as the location of a significant event and an “event” is defined as an important, organized occurrence involving several people. This left me to determine what makes any particular organized event significant. The answer was simple - the event furthers the mission of my employer. It is in this context that I present some of my experiences.
I held the position of Airport Tour Coordinator at the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) from 1987 to 1995. The wording of the MAC mission statement has changed over the years, but its fundamental principle is “to connect you to the world with the best airport experience in by operating a safe and efficient system of airports“.
1) In the 1990’s, the MAC hosted an annual, outdoor, two day family event called Airport Days at the MSP International Airport which drew in tens of thousands
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We made extensive use of our follow-up evaluations and visitor surveys from previous years extensively. Our goal was always threefold; to maximize our visitors’ experience, to promote the work done by the MAC, and to simultaneously carry out the safe and efficient operation of one of America’s ten busiest airports. Once we had the elements and requirements mapped out, we began the massive coordination of the 400 employees within the MAC departments, ranging from public safety to field maintenance, and from airport operations to the painters, carpenters and electricians. Furthermore, bringing that many people onto an active airfield also required close coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, the airline and cargo companies and all the other tenants of the
His aim was to become a professional pilot for the airlines. Upon completing his first degree, he lost interest in making a living out of flying due to the recession, which shrank the positions of pilots. As a result, he got magnetized in airport and infrastructure. Subsequently, he pursued an MPA at SIU focusing on Aviation Administration. He also utilized the lucrative graduate assistantships that SIU offered at that time. Obtaining graduate assistantship in 2010 assisted him to work under Dr. NewMyer in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Safety Data (5010) program. He got a chance to conduct a research for the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences in both undergraduate and graduate school. Influenced and mentored by his instructors and professors, he learned that public entities control, manage, and sponsor most US airports and their infrastructure. Therefore, the MPA in Aviation Administration became the perfect fit for his career. These public airports necessitate or prefer high level managers with MPA qualifications, unlike the private sector, which mostly requires a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). Obtaining an MPA degree paved his way to occupy the position of Airport Manager.
Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack, airport security has received considerable attention from the government as well expect in the aviation industry. The damages that transpired following the attack have remained fresh in the minds of peace loving citizens. In fact, security has become everybody’s business because a security lapse in the aviation industry paralyzes various sector of the economy. Today, the government has encouraged redesigning of the airport with much consideration given to security. The new concerns in the wake of 9/11 terrorist attack propose integration of security into airport design and planning. Although the airports may not accommodate redesigning of the general layout, critics agree that an
Abstract: Glasgow Airport is owned and operated by BAA Ltd. Handling over 8. 8 million passengers a year; it is the busiest of the three BAA-owned Scottish Airports. Glasgow is situated in the west of Scotland with the airport some 7 miles to the west of the city centre near to the town of Paisley. On 30 June 2007, the second busiest day of the year due to the school holidays commencing the previous day, Glasgow Airport became the target for a car bomb attack, which propelled the airport into the glare of the world’s media and created severe business continuity issues for the airport. In line with BAA group requirements, Glasgow Airport
Target was founded by George Draper Dayton in 1902. He was born in New York and wanted to explore the markets growing in the Midwest. Because of this, he purchased land in Minneapolis and began Dayton Dry Goods Company, which became what we know today as Target. Dayton’s principals are the foundation for many of Target Corporation’s values to this day. Dayton’s store soon became synonymous with reliability and fair business practices. After Dayton’s death in 1938, he passed his business along to his son, who grew the Dayton Company into a nationwide retailer. In 1911 the company was renamed as The Dayton Company because it better reflected the variety of products and services that the company offers. In 1916 The Dayton Company became a founding
Hosts many major events around the country and the world for that are geared towards learning and networking the needs to facility management. There actually happens to be an event in Indianapolis in April.
In COM466, I learned how to create a mission statement and understood what the meaning behind the statement was; however, I did not know the legal perspective either. Not to mention, I have worked with a lot of nonprofit organizations and I noticed that the people there are extremely loyal to their mission. People would give up their free time to volunteer at the organization and strive to help others out by using different resources to reach the goals of the mission statement. In addition, most mission statements are focus on the change of our society and it encourage the organization to keep making improvement.
Target Corporation’s mission statement is to make their company the most sought after shopping destination by delivering a great guest experience with the most innovated technologies and quality merchandise. Target is the second largest general merchandise retailer in America. Target was founded by George Draper Dayton, in 1902, with the name Goodfellow Dry Goods. In 1903, Mr. Dayton changed the name to The Dayton Compay. Furthermore, the first Target store opened in 1962 in the Minneapolis, Minnesota which became the main headquarters. It grew to be the largest division of the Dayton-Hudson Corporation and was subsequently renamed the Target Corporation in 2000. Target anticipates staying ahead by challenging the company to be the most efficient and intellectual upscale company in the retail industry (Target Corporation, 2016).
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been deemed the busiest airport in the world for the past 17 years straight (Mutzabaugh, 2015). One huge aspect of having such consistent success over the years has been the airport’s ability to maintain a safe and secure working environment. This is particularly important on the airside of the airport where aircrafts are continually turning, burning, and finding their place among the many gates of the terminal. More specifically, the ramp at KATL is a complex stretch of concrete where aircraft, flight
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) forever changed the way airports were classified when it was unveiled in 1982 (Wells, 2011). The aviation industry had grown significantly since deregulation went into effect, and a new system needed to be put in place that would distinguish airports with incredible growth and expansion from those that served niche markets or flight training (Wells). Under the NPIAS, airports were broken down into three major categories: commercial services airports, reliever airports, and general aviation airports (Wells). The following paragraphs describe the three categories of airports that were created by the NPIAS, and conclude with an airport that fits into that particular category today.
Airports are the heart of travel for many to conveniently travel from one location to another, whether the distance was 50 miles or internationally. With the advancements in technology, it has provided the ability for individuals to have access to parts of the world that once only been available to a select few. With such technological advances, our society will not be able to rewind back to
expanding across the lower 48 and to Hawaii during the 2000’s. Also, harking back to Mac
I wish to be selected as a MAC REP for number of reasons. Firstly, next year will be my last year at Sir John. A Macdonald, hence as a proud black scot, I’m very willing to contribute my time and effort to the school. Although I’ve been participating in many school events, I feel I can provide more support by to the school being a MAC REP, and helping out with events that need students who are organized and responsible. Moreover, I want to encourage more students to become a truly black scot with high school sprits, which can be accomplished through helping out with events like “moving on up”, “parent teacher interview”, or “parent teacher night”. I firmly believe that by presenting a friendly and appropriate student image to parents and other
With the rapid growth of commercial air travel in the 1970s, the FAA recognized that the nation’s airports contributed significantly to the national economy and international commerce, as well as being a critical mode of transport for the public. Airports needed funding to improve safety and maintain airport infrastructure such as runways, taxiways, NAVAIDS, and land acquisition. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) formed the National Airport System Plan (NASP) to ensure these significant airports received Federal grants to make these improvements. The FAA revised the NASP with the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 and called the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) to reflect the further expansion.
I choose Morgan Stanley for this Mission statement assign, and the answer of “Did I found mission statement on their web site” is no, as the statement shows on http://www.missionstatements.com/investment_services_management_mission_statements.html as “Morgan Stanley's mission is to provide our clients with the finest financial thinking, products and execution. This means setting the highest standards for behaviors that embody our business principles.” But I found their web site as "At Morgan Stanley, diversity is an opportunity – for clients, employees and Firm. By valuing diverse perspectives, we can better serve our clients while we help employees achieve their professional objectives. A corporate culture that is open and inclusive is fundamental
Our Roadmap starts with our mission, which is enduring. It declares our purpose as a company and serves as the standard against which we weigh our actions and decisions.