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"I love everything about my job because not only I am the Director of Operations, but I founded the company with my partners. I don't hate anything about my job because I love my job and I am very lucky to be where I am today."
Posted 10 years ago in New York City, NY
Director of Operations at BuyEfficient
in Aliso Viejo, CA

What do you like about working at BuyEfficient?

"The ability to effect change for the better for the company, customers and team members."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do not sell yourself short, or expect delievery on promised gains."

What don't you like about working at BuyEfficient?

"Only three executives and two leave within months of each other without other jobs lined up."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To relearn the ability to listen and be a team."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Director of Operations at Marriott International
in Atlanta, GA

What do you like about working at Marriott International?

"the growth potential while working for this company is great."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"look sharp, be sharp but more importantly be relaxed during the interview ."

What don't you like about working at Marriott International?

"In the current economic environment cost cutting measures have a negative impact on newer associates."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Director of Operations at Pass It On Academy
in Chicago, IL

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"It was a different experience everyday."

What do you like about working at Pass It On Academy?

"Teaching the chhildren through play. It was wonderful that the children was able to learn while playing with toys and through dance."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Yes. Please have all of your credentials together before you apply for a position."

What don't you like about working at Pass It On Academy?

"The times when the teachers would call off. It would get hectic and things would be out of order and off track."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest that the CEO would give the teachers more information on educating themselves in an accredited school. This would get them their Associates Degree in Childcare Development."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Director of Operations at Lanford-Hamilton
in Hoboken, NJ

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"A highly motivated, team oriented professional with a need to learn and grow."

What do you like about working at Lanford-Hamilton?

"I don't like it I love it! The people are great and the environment is very inviting."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Unfortunately this company is being dissolved due to illegal business practices by it's major customer."

What don't you like about working at Lanford-Hamilton?

"The opportunity to lead and have my hands in all aspects of the business."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Director of Operations at Johnson Controls
in Milwaukee, WI

What do you like about working at Johnson Controls?

"My peers were great and supportive, and the work I did was very interesting."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Generally, it's a good company to work for with some of the best industry experts. Like most companies, it is struggling to maintain market and profitability."

What don't you like about working at Johnson Controls?

"I dislike the politics and competition for internal resources, and the indecision and frequent direction changes of upper management."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Surround yourself with a new group of advisors who have a good grasp on what is happening in the market."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Director of Operations at James Oil
in Carlisle, IA

What do you like about working at James Oil?

"Everyday was different due to global energy market that is volatile. The people were great."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure you have experience. Make sure you are willing to wear multiple hats."

What don't you like about working at James Oil?

"We worked every weekend. At times we had to do labor then go meet with customers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Just to get more current with technology. Its a fast growing company and they are doing a great job."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Director of Operations at West Brother's Transportation Services
in Charlotte, NC

What do you like about working at West Brother's Transportation Services?

"P&L and Management position working with terminal managers to improve productivity and operating cost."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Company is now closed do to economy condition of company."

What don't you like about working at West Brother's Transportation Services?

"Finanical considition of company and lack of support from owners to make changes."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Owners of company needed to allow hired management to run company."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Director of Operations at Mexcor Distributors
in Houston, TX

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Very frustrating for all employees due to staffing continuous staffing issues."

What do you like about working at Mexcor Distributors?

"Company has a lot of potential but is held back by upper management."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Go in with low expectations and you won't be disappointed."

What don't you like about working at Mexcor Distributors?

"Management doesn't seem to care about employees or take care of employees. Low pay and too much work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"recognize the value of good people and compensate them accordingly."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 2 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Director of Operations at Just One Touch Video & Audio Center
in Santa Monica, CA

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Great overall"

What do you like about working at Just One Touch Video & Audio Center?

"The people, the work itself and the flexibility of the hours."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It is a nice place to work for depending who your boss is."

What don't you like about working at Just One Touch Video & Audio Center?

"The companies direction from the owner is not profitable to the company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"There is no need to discount everything for everyone at any time."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Director of Operations at Society of St. Vincent de Paul
in Seattle, WA

What do you like about working at Society of St. Vincent de Paul?

"In the non profit sector the gradification of helping people and making a difference in their lives."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Insuring that people are matched to the right jobs. Also providing a good public image."

What don't you like about working at Society of St. Vincent de Paul?

"It can be a difficult for staff to work with used products that can be unsanitary."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Continue to provide positive feedback and rewards for a job well done."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Director of Operations at AAA
in Rochester, MN

What do you like about working at AAA?

"I had 17 direct reports, and they went above and beyond for me to make it a high producing office."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Expect low pay if you are in management, and you probably will make more money as a travel agent."

What don't you like about working at AAA?

"They did not pay the management well, and the hours were very long, with no commission program for management."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Offer an upcapped commission program so managers could make more than those who reported to them."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Director of Operations at Kentrik
in Athens, GA

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Founders exagerrated their startup funding."

What do you like about working at Kentrik?

"I met some highly competent people and maintain a rewarding professional friendship with them to this day."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Insist upon the contact information of all prior employees that you can find and get their personal references regarding the management."

What don't you like about working at Kentrik?

"The CEO did not have a command over any business process, yet was very controlling and oversimplified the effort required to complete tasks with an acceptable level of quality."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Give up the vision of yourself atop an empire and get a job. You have never been leadership material."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Director of Operations at Wilson's Appliance Centers
in Plattsburgh, NY

What do you like about working at Wilson's Appliance Centers?

"That I can occasionally work with my hands and get out of the office."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Start looking for another job soon because burn out rate is high."

What don't you like about working at Wilson's Appliance Centers?

"There is a clear lack of leadership and lack of support for managerial staff."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would pay more attention to customer service and employees."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 2 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Director of Operations at R.R. Beach Associates
in Dover, DE

What do you like about working at R.R. Beach Associates ?

"I teach and lead other people. I get to be creative and help them grow and solve problems. I feel like I make a difference to the people that work for me"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Take the job for what it is a job and not a career"

What don't you like about working at R.R. Beach Associates ?

"They are too lax about work. They need to be more serious about success. Leadership needs to step up their game. Mgmt is a litle too distracted with their personal lives and everyone seems out for themselves."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Lead by example! be out on the floor a little more. Let the people know I care about them and give regular feedback"

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Director of Operations at Boeing
in Macon, GA

What do you like about working at Boeing?

"People, product and services. Making a difference for our customers and military."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Awesome company! Very rewarding career. Be cautious when networking and building relationships."

What don't you like about working at Boeing?

"Political good ole boy process versus earned merit and reputation."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Communicate and value employees' feedback and input. People create value for company and customers."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
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