My Business Process

• The manufacturing process - manufacturing of pipe insulation.

I was recently employed as a machine operator with a company which manufactures pipe insulation. The manufacturing process used was extrusion. In this process plastic pellets, stabilizers, preservatives and colouring were fed into the hopper of an extrusion machine and a continuous length of pipe came out the other end. This pipe was then cut into the required length and slit along its length for easy fitting by the builder or purchaser.

The 4 main components of this business process were:

• Activities

In this process activities were both manual and automated. The machines used raw materials to produce, cut and slit the pipe insulation automatically. The manual activities included inspecting the finished product and packing it for shipping.

• Resources

The resources in this process included the raw materials and people involved in producing the product. The raw material was plastic pellets, preservatives and coloring. People included customers, management staff, office staff and factory workers.

• Facilities

This facilities used in this process included the building, extrusion machines, warehouse equipment and office equipment. The building consisted of  production area, raw material warehouse and finished product warehouse.

• Information

The information in this process refers to the orders received. This may be payment received for the products that has to be delivered in a specific time. Additionally, the information could be that stock of these products in the warehouse has reached the Reorder Point.

MIS and my career

Management Information Systems used in my career includes:

• MIS used to compile information

This include computer systems that are used to gather, anaylze and present information. A company can use past sales figures to identify periods of high and low sales. This information can then be used to schedule production and meet it production and sales goals.

• MIS used in marketing

Information such as consumer buying trends and behaviors are used to design marketing activities. Companies use this information to ensure that the right strategies are used and they are aimed at the correct target markets.

• MIS used in managing supply chains

Supply chain information helps to identify bottlenecks in purchasing raw materials and delivering finished products. Companies use supply chain management to plan and solve problems that could otherwise affect production and sales.

My Reflection and Information Systems

My IS Day

 

Information Systems I utilize with a 24 hr period include:

• Accessing SLATE

The 5 main components are:

1. Hardware - Computer and Printer.
2. Software - Access Sheridan, Microsoft Office and other programs.
3. Data - The information (files) entered by lectures, students and administrative staff.
4. Procedure - Entering user names and passwords, other security features within the software and agreement to use the site appropriately. 
5. People - Myself, other students and lecturers who use the site. IS professional who maintain the site.

• Online Banking

The 5 main components are:

1. Hardware - Computer.
2. Software - Internet Explorer and Banking software.
3. Data - The information stored in my bank accounts.
4. Procedure - Entering user names, PIN and passwords, other security features within the software and agreement to use the site appropriately. 
5. People - Myself.

•  Emailing

1. Hardware - Computer or Smartphone.
2. Software - Internet Explorer and Outlook.
3. Data - Message sent or received.
4. Procedure - Entering user names and passwords, other se curityfeatures within the software and agreement to use the site appropriately. Sending the message.
5. People - Myself.



My Employment History

January – April 2012        Tax Professional (Part-time)

• H & R Block, Georgetown

January – October 2009         Assistant Engineer

• Black and Veatch Ltd., England

2002 - 2007        Agricultural Engineer 

• Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc., Guyana

1993 - 1998        Customer Services Clerk/Junior Loan Officer 

• Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Ltd., Guyana

My Educational Achievements

Diploma (In progress)

2011 - 2013       Sheridan College, Canada  

• Business Administration - Accounting
• http://www.sheridancollege.ca/About%20Sheridan.aspx

Masters Degree

2007 - 2008        Cranfield University, England

• Environmental Water Management
• http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/

Bachelors Degree

1998 - 2002          Harper Adams College, England 

• Agricultural Engineering
• http://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/

My Community Involvement

I currently volunteer with the following 2 organizations:

 

(1) Region of Peel - Family Literacy Program

• Working with families to promote literacy. More information on volunteering with this organization can be found at http://www.peelregion.ca/children/programs/family-literacy/index.htm

                                                             (2) Elderly Technology Assistance Group - Technology Coach

• Assisting the elderly with using technology including using the computer, sending and receiving e-mails, using Facebook, downloading pictures from digital cameras and using other gadgets. More information on this organization can be found at: http://www.etagroup.ca/services.html

Career Goals

My career goals are summarized below. To achieve these goals I am currently pursuing a Diploma in Accounting at Sheridan College. The cooperative education option will help to provide job training and experience while at the same time increase my network of contacts.

After I graduate from this program my plan is to pursue a Degree in Management Accounting while working part-time.

Short Term Goals

- Understand the theoretical principles in Accounting
- Pursue technical training in information systems

Medium Term Goals
- Secure a part-time accounts clerk position, where I can apply the principles learnt
- Graduate with a Diploma in Accounting
- Graduate with a Degree in Accounting
                            
Long Term Goals
- Gain CMA accreditation
- Secure a junior management position with an engineering company
- Secure a management accountant position with an engineering company