Saturday, May 14, 2011
The Future of This Website
I know that you are probably coming here form my Hubpages, and you should continue to do so because although this website is not much now, I will be changing it completely very soon.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
TO: Pam Stovak
FROM: Vince D’Agostino
DATE: 30 March 2011
SUBJECT: BusinessWeek Article Review (Extra Credit 4)
The name of the article is “HP Cancels the Board and the Beautiful”. I found the article in the January 31- February 6, 2011 issue of BusinessWeek on pages 33-40 and the author is Barrett Sheridan. Overall, the article was about how Hewlett Packard thought they might have press being leaked. Because of this, they hired several investigators to spy on fellow directors and reporters. This unfortunately created a scandal within the company which eventually led to the CEO leaving the company. Hewlett Packard then found Mark V. Hurd, an unknown numbers guy from NCR. Everything was going smooth until an actress-turned-marketing consultant triggered Hurd’s abrupt resignation. HP has been trying to overhaul their company over the past years so they can be more profitable, and have better management and leadership. The things they have done are:
1. Get Rid of Current CEO
a. Carly S. Fiorina was always considered controversial, but after the press release scandal she did not fit at the company anymore.
2. New Management
a. Chairman Raymond J. Lane and new CEO Leo Apotheker both arrived soon after the press release scandal.
3. Freshen Up Board of Directors
a. 5 directors either resigned or were let go in order to make way for the new faces
b. HP is trying very hard to get its management back on track and new people are good for company who is looking for a turn around.
Overall, I thought the article was very informative and informed me about what was happening inside Hewlett Packard. They had a few rough spots starting with the press release scandal, then having their CEO replaced because they did not like her direction only to have the new CEO resign because of a marketing consultant. Things are improving for them though, and they feel as though they are on the right path now.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Vincent D. D’Agostino
124 N Fancher, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 (Temporary until May 2013)
5510 Huron Hills Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 483823 (Permanent)
(248) 255-6565, dagos1vd@cmich.edu
March 21, 2011
Ms. Paula Blart
Customer Service Representative
Copper Beech Townhomes
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Dear Ms. Blart:
The school year is coming to a close in the next month or so and I will be looking for new housing during the 2011-2012 school year. I am interested in living in Copper Beech Townhomes but would first like to know some more about the living arrangements:
a. What are the monthly payments and are the utilities included?
b. What are the rules on pets?
c. Does the building have a high speed internet connection?
d. Are the rooms furnished?
e. How many bedrooms do you offer?
f. How many bathrooms are there and are they exclusive to the persons room?
Your answers to these questions are needed for me to make a decision about my future living arrangements. You may email or call me at (248.255.6565) at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Vincent D’Agostino
124 N Fancher, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 (Temporary until May 2013)
5510 Huron Hills Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 483823 (Permanent)
(248) 255-6565, dagos1vd@cmich.edu
March 21, 2011
Ms. Paula Blart
Customer Service Representative
Copper Beech Townhomes
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Dear Ms. Blart:
The school year is coming to a close in the next month or so and I will be looking for new housing during the 2011-2012 school year. I am interested in living in Copper Beech Townhomes but would first like to know some more about the living arrangements:
a. What are the monthly payments and are the utilities included?
b. What are the rules on pets?
c. Does the building have a high speed internet connection?
d. Are the rooms furnished?
e. How many bedrooms do you offer?
f. How many bathrooms are there and are they exclusive to the persons room?
Your answers to these questions are needed for me to make a decision about my future living arrangements. You may email or call me at (248.255.6565) at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Vincent D’Agostino
Another Memo...
TO: Pam Stovak
FROM: Vince D’Agostino, Paul Lamb, Tim Paul, Kyle Ramfos
DATE: 23 March, 2011
SUBJECT: Capstone Project Three Progress Report
Introduction: With Capstone Project Three due only a few weeks from now, our team has put together a progress report of what we have been dong lately. Capstone Project Three has been requiring the use of our teams’ creative and management skills much more than with Capstone Project One. This is most likely because we have been designing our own company, including its look and function, while also utilizing our management skills. We assigned a team leader to ensure all of the deliverables are completed before the due date. Below, we have included the work completed and the work that needs to be completed.
Work Completed: Thus far we have completed our company letterhead with logo, started our business plan and have come up with a rough idea for the cruise line brochure, as well as the cruise line advertisement. We are keeping a steady pace and will have all of the deliverables completed on time.
Work to be completed: The deliverables that we have yet to complete or have not started at all are: the business plan, persuasive sales letter, press release, and the outline of the oral presentation to inform and persuade. Peer evaluations will be done upon completing the project. All of the deliverables that we have not started yet will be within the week to ensure that the team stays on track.
Anticipated Problems: Currently we do not have any anticipated problems. The team plans on completing the assignment by the final due date with no problem. We also believe that the material will meet or exceed your expectations according to the project rubric.
FROM: Vince D’Agostino, Paul Lamb, Tim Paul, Kyle Ramfos
DATE: 23 March, 2011
SUBJECT: Capstone Project Three Progress Report
Introduction: With Capstone Project Three due only a few weeks from now, our team has put together a progress report of what we have been dong lately. Capstone Project Three has been requiring the use of our teams’ creative and management skills much more than with Capstone Project One. This is most likely because we have been designing our own company, including its look and function, while also utilizing our management skills. We assigned a team leader to ensure all of the deliverables are completed before the due date. Below, we have included the work completed and the work that needs to be completed.
Work Completed: Thus far we have completed our company letterhead with logo, started our business plan and have come up with a rough idea for the cruise line brochure, as well as the cruise line advertisement. We are keeping a steady pace and will have all of the deliverables completed on time.
Work to be completed: The deliverables that we have yet to complete or have not started at all are: the business plan, persuasive sales letter, press release, and the outline of the oral presentation to inform and persuade. Peer evaluations will be done upon completing the project. All of the deliverables that we have not started yet will be within the week to ensure that the team stays on track.
Anticipated Problems: Currently we do not have any anticipated problems. The team plans on completing the assignment by the final due date with no problem. We also believe that the material will meet or exceed your expectations according to the project rubric.
Vincent D. D’Agostino
JCPenney Catalog Manager
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
March 21, 2011
Ms. Barbara Bartell
Apartment 999
1021 S. Franklin Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Dear Ms. Bartell
Your business with us over the past 5 years has been very much appreciated. We always look forward to serving you in our store. Thank you for being such a loyal customer.
We have recently received your request for the catalogs that were printed in the last year. Unfortunately we cannot fulfill this request. As of right now we only offer the current seasons catalog to our customers. We have catalogs dating back to 2000 available online, although very few of the products can be ordered anymore. We apologize for this inconvenience.
In order to keep your goodwill, a coupon good for $20 towards your next purchase here at our store has been enclosed with this letter.
Thank you once again for being such a loyal and caring customer over the years. Our main goal is to satisfy our customers. We hope to continue to do business with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Vincent D’Agostino
Catalog Supervisor
Enclosure
JCPenney Catalog Manager
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
March 21, 2011
Ms. Barbara Bartell
Apartment 999
1021 S. Franklin Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Dear Ms. Bartell
Your business with us over the past 5 years has been very much appreciated. We always look forward to serving you in our store. Thank you for being such a loyal customer.
We have recently received your request for the catalogs that were printed in the last year. Unfortunately we cannot fulfill this request. As of right now we only offer the current seasons catalog to our customers. We have catalogs dating back to 2000 available online, although very few of the products can be ordered anymore. We apologize for this inconvenience.
In order to keep your goodwill, a coupon good for $20 towards your next purchase here at our store has been enclosed with this letter.
Thank you once again for being such a loyal and caring customer over the years. Our main goal is to satisfy our customers. We hope to continue to do business with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Vincent D’Agostino
Catalog Supervisor
Enclosure
My Most Recent Memo
TO: Pam Stovak
FROM: Vince D’Agostino
DATE: 22 March 2011
SUBJECT: Teamwork Memo
Last Thursday you asked us to review the “Teamwork Quotes and Proverbs” handout and then select our favorite three. My top three are:
1. “It is amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn’t matter who gets the credit”- Unknown
-I thought that this quote was very true. When you’re working with a team, you shouldn’t worry about who is doing the most and who is getting recognized. In the end as long as everyone does their best, everyone will be recognized.
2. “We must all hang together, or assuredly, we shall all hang separately.”- Benjamin Franklin
-I like this quote because it is true for teams. If the team is going to win, everyone will win. If the team is going to lose, everyone loses. Nobody goes at it alone.
3. “Teamwork is the quintessential contradiction of a society grounded in individual achievement”- Marvin Weisbord
-This quote is very true for the country today. The United States always has been a nation of people that prefer to work by themselves so that they may see the success only for themselves. This quote is a good way of saying that teamwork is a way of breaking that habit.
Overall, I really did like this assignment. After finishing it, I actually found out that I learned a little bit about teamwork that I didn’t already know. What I took away from this assignment is that you shouldn’t be in the spotlight when on a team. In fact, teams seem to work the best when everybody does their part equally.
FROM: Vince D’Agostino
DATE: 22 March 2011
SUBJECT: Teamwork Memo
Last Thursday you asked us to review the “Teamwork Quotes and Proverbs” handout and then select our favorite three. My top three are:
1. “It is amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn’t matter who gets the credit”- Unknown
-I thought that this quote was very true. When you’re working with a team, you shouldn’t worry about who is doing the most and who is getting recognized. In the end as long as everyone does their best, everyone will be recognized.
2. “We must all hang together, or assuredly, we shall all hang separately.”- Benjamin Franklin
-I like this quote because it is true for teams. If the team is going to win, everyone will win. If the team is going to lose, everyone loses. Nobody goes at it alone.
3. “Teamwork is the quintessential contradiction of a society grounded in individual achievement”- Marvin Weisbord
-This quote is very true for the country today. The United States always has been a nation of people that prefer to work by themselves so that they may see the success only for themselves. This quote is a good way of saying that teamwork is a way of breaking that habit.
Overall, I really did like this assignment. After finishing it, I actually found out that I learned a little bit about teamwork that I didn’t already know. What I took away from this assignment is that you shouldn’t be in the spotlight when on a team. In fact, teams seem to work the best when everybody does their part equally.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Rain/Snow Mix
So I really enjoy the spring because of the fact that summer is one the way, but I do not enjoy the fact that just about everyday in Michigan we have a little bit of ice followed by snow, then it all melts with some rain and that repeats everyday. I like Michigan a lot but I would like to live somewhere else. I was born here so I really wasn't given much of a choice in where I live, but some day I think it's out to the west coast...
Friday, February 11, 2011
Have You Checked Out My Helpful Articles?
I have taken the time to create a whole bunch of helpful articles from how to set up a new drum set to getting your music off of your iPod in the event of a computer crash. I will be adding more and more as I go, bu right now I have about 6 articles. They are mostly music and technology related although I do have some exercise articles in there too.
Hope you enjoy them!
Articles
Hope you enjoy them!
Articles
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sleeping...or the lack thereof
Being in college I have many exams to study for and quite a bit of homework to do. i also have a job and a house to keep up. Sometimes I find myself staying up all night to get things done so I can have the next couple days easier. It doesn't make everything go away but the fact that I'll have 3 less things to tonight for sure makes me feel better, even though i'm very sleepy.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
What Is Going On In the World Today?
It seems like so many groups of people are acting out and trying to change the world. Too much is happening in the Middle East. They just need to keep it to them selves! also, I really think it's annoying when other countries that get into trouble that when the US comes and tries to help them. IF YOU CAN'T HOLD YOUR OWN/WANT TO MESS UP THE WORLD THEN EXPECT US TO COME! I am not even 20 years old myself, but I feel like I've seen a lot already and I understand it all too. People also think that the youngsters don't know what they're talking about, but I think that I know a lot about the world, and since Ill be the one taking care of you when you're old, you might as well just deal with it.
People these days...
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People these days...
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Winter is on its way out!
So its been a few months of snow now, and I have liked it all so far but I'm ready for it all just to go away! So its February 5th today and I am starting to sense a bit if warmth coming. I also think that the groundhog said that spring is on its way, which is super awesome!
I was helping my brother move today and of course theres snow all over the ground but I didn't even need a jacket or anything. I really cant wait for the weather to start heating up but at the same time that means that time is passing. Sometimes I feel like I just want time to pass but then I miss out on the things that are going on now. It's all kinda confusing but whatever...
I was helping my brother move today and of course theres snow all over the ground but I didn't even need a jacket or anything. I really cant wait for the weather to start heating up but at the same time that means that time is passing. Sometimes I feel like I just want time to pass but then I miss out on the things that are going on now. It's all kinda confusing but whatever...
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Friday, January 21, 2011
The life of Vince
This is a paragraph I wrote for school about groups of people, more specifically brotherhood and football.
So this is what I think about it;
So this is what I think about it;
Brotherhood: An association of men united for a common purpose. These fellowships shouldn’t only refer to the ones bonded by blood, and I found one that isn’t. I remember signing up for high school football at the end of my 8th grade year. I had never played organized football before, and I was a little bit anxious. I had no idea of the true culture I was about to enter. “Welcome to the gridiron” he said as I walked up to the desk. Coach Fras, decked out in all of his Walled Lake Northern gear, had basically scanned my soul as I walked up to him. I knew that before I signed this player’s contract, he was going to make sure that I was ready to go that extra mile for him, and most importantly, my teammates. Little did I know, what I was about to join would change my personality, how I viewed others, and my way of life for at least one season a year.
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