The past month has been crazy with all of the programs going on. Every morning that I'm not out in the field I sit down at my computer with a notepad and pencil and start making a "To Do" list with times and dates due so that I can prioritize. I'll also get random verbal requests from different coworkers throughout the day so I make sure to write it down. When sending proposals to clients there is always a section towards the bottom of the page that includes extras that we call "enhancements". This can include private or extended tours to drinks and snacks on vehicles that are in route for more than 30 minutes. When the client elects to have beverages on board a vehicle, I'm the one who makes sure we have enough bottled water and sodas in our storage area for the group and that the items we do have are not already reserved for another group. I have had to go to Sam's Club with the company card close to 4 or 5 times in order to get items for snack boxes/baskets and coolers. I also get (5) 7lb bags of ice when cold beverages are needed for several groups. I'll send out an email and let everyone know when I'm going and to get their orders in before a certain time. When I return I make copies of the receipt for each program that made a purchase and highlight the items that they need to enter into their "program costs". The picture above is also one of my creations and it's called "Crap in a Hat". I put these together for program managers to give to clients. They usually include Arizona Iced Tea, Cactus candy, Arizona chips and salsa, and pistachios. We also have many other random gifts that I wrap up for clients including small candles and cactus plants and mini coach purses. The program manager and operations manager decide, based on the clients personality and likes, which gift suits the client.
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Haha, "crap in a hat" do you tell the customers that is the name? ;-p
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have to do a lot of running around. Do you get a company vehicle, or do they reimburse your gas costs for all the Sam's Club trips?
No, they don't know that we call it that. :)I fill out a Mileage reimbursment form and get 43 cents per mile. I drive to a lot of the activities with my own vehicle too unless I carpool with one of the other girls also working.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I spend a ton of time making to-do lists also! However, it seems as soon as I finish one, something new comes up and throws the whole thing off! It makes me a little crazy!
ReplyDeleteI drive around a lot too, but I do not get reimbursed- that is definitely very nice for you!