Archive for May, 2010

Interview with Henry Bogart, Service Engineer

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
How would you describe your role at Markem-Imaje…?
To provide customer total care and satisfy their service requirements whilst gaining detailed history and design knowledge principles of the Markem-Imaje range of services and products
What I’d never do again…
While driving down a narrow, steep, eight meter wide unprotected mountain pass during a heavy snow downpour, the vehicle hyper planed and performed a 180 degree rotation at it centroid. I had visions of my car being at the bottom of the cliff and vowed I would never be ignorant of such things again. I now try to plan my moves and anticipate any possible negatives that may result from my actions.
What scares me most…
After picking up a hitch hiker, I was surprised at his sudden opening of my glove box and asking if I carried a gun in the vehicle. He then produced a large hand pistol from his person and declared “ you need one of these around here” , I was scared during the following hours as he explained how he had just been released from prison I played over three hours of mind games before I could escape from this person
I wish I was…
Lucky enough to win lotto one day
My greatest extravagance…
I tend to be careful but occasionally splash out with my children and enjoy a spa and massage at a five star holiday resort
If I was king for a day…
I would make laws ensure the long term infrastructure needs of the country are addressed and implemented; recent governments are not committed to long term planning to ensure smooth and unlimited future growth potential.
My motto…
Whatever you can imagine is possible. If you don’t try you will never know the outcome
What I love about my job…
The strongest company qualities I have discovered so far are the friendly and helpful nature of employees and management. This is important as a new employee is settling in and learning new procedures
When I’m not at work, I love to…
Relax, doing school homework with my teenage twin daughters and enjoy working in the garden
Three words that describe me…
Cautious, Curious, Friendly
Name three of your favorite books…
Cambridge Encyclopedia of Astronomy, Scientific American, Tom Sawyer
Name three of your favorite movies…
Star Trek, Thin Red Line, James Bond
I can’t do without…
A meaningful challenger that stimulates my thought processes and forces me to explore new arena’s of knowledge.
I’m passionate about…
My country and what direction it is taking, my family and the choices they make, the knowledge, experiences and wisdom in my own and other peoples personal lives.
I am looking forward to…
A cruise ship holiday with my children. I have traveled extensively when I was younger and wish to introduce this bug into my children minds.
The perfect weekend…
Visiting close friends, relaxing and enjoying good food and wine without the worry of being the designated driver.
The person whom I most admire is…
Christopher Reeve, who went from a pretend superman to a real life superman following his tragic accident
Your philosophy…
There is always a solution to a problem by looking for and establishing a pathway of communications and protocols.

 

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An Interview with Dale Sharp, Sales Representative

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
How would you describe your role at Markem-Imaje?
Interesting and challenging, always something to challenge your mind.
What I’d never do again
Get Married
What scares me most
Failure!
I wish I was…
younger and fitter so I could dedicate myself to becoming a professional athlete
My greatest extravagance…
My wife
If I was king for a day…
We all would eat and drink and be happy
My motto…
Go hard or go home
What I love about my job…
Solution selling and the relationships you develop with your customers
When I’m not at work, I love to…
Train at the gym, coach my son’s soccer team and spend family time together, we don’t ever seem to have enough time to do that
Three words that describe me…
Passionate, Driven and Committed
Name three of your favorite books…
Brian Tracey success stories, Alan Jones biography and Shane Warne biography
Name three of your favorite movies…
All the Rocky movies
I can’t do without…
Coffee in the morning
I’m passionate about…
Striving to do your best
I am looking forward to…
I don’t wish my life away
The perfect weekend…
Cocktails by the pool
The person whom I most admire is…
Any professional sports person, the dedication and discipline they must have is incredible, also my wife and mother of my children
Your philosophy…
To never go to your grave wondering!

 

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