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Remembering Pro Bowl Cornerback Irv Cross

A graduate of the Stanford University MBA program, Timothy “Tim” Shields joined the UBS Vendor Management Strategy team at its inception. He currently serves as the director for Group Technology PMO at UBS. A football fan, Tim Shields supports the Philadelphia Eagles. At the end of February 2021, the Philadelphia Eagles mourned the passing of Irv Cross. He was 81 years of age. Excelling in sports, Cross was the first member of his family to enter college through an athletic scholarship. In 1961, he joined the Eagles as a cornerback, and went on to earn consecutive Pro Bowl honors. Traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 1965, Cross rejoined the Eagles in 1969 as a defensive coach. While still playing for the Eagles, he began his broadcasting career at a local radio station. Cross joined CBS Sports as a game analyst in 1971, and in 1975 made history as the first Black person to anchor a network sports show. Spending 23 years with CBS Sports, he paved the way for Blacks and other athletes to transition seamlessly from playing to sportscasting.

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An Overview of Business Process Outsourcing

A director at UBS, Timothy Shields previously worked for Deloitte Consulting and JP Morgan. In his current role, Stanford MBA graduate Tim Shields has been involved in initiatives touching on vendor strategy, software license management and program management. One area of focus for Tim Shields at UBS is business process outsourcing. Business process outsourcing, also known as BPO, involves entrusting some procedures to external or third-party vendors. These third-party resources may be another company, a group of freelancers, or even just one person. The goal of business process outsourcing is to allow a company to focus on key tasks, such as operational needs directly related to revenue creation. BPO also allows an organization to utilize external experts for the specific process being outsourced. In order to ensure BPO is successful, the outsourcing company has to make sure the external party is able to implement the process in a way that aligns with its corporate goals. Another consideration is data security; BPO partners must be able to demonstrate they have robust security systems and a track record of valuing and protecting client data.

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Phillies Sign Infielder Logan Forsythe to Minor-League Contract

Timothy "Tim" Shields is a Stanford University alumnus who has served as a program manager at UBS since 2002. When he isn't overseeing complex technology projects such as replacing thousands of UBS servers, Tim Shields enjoys reading, running, and watching sports. He counts the Philadelphia Phillies as his favorite Major League Baseball (MLB) team. To bolster competition in spring training and provide veteran depth off the bench, the Phillies signed infielder Logan Forsythe to a minor-league contract on February 2. The 33-year-old will compete for one of the five bench spots alongside fellow recently-signed veterans Josh Harrison and Neil Walker. Originally selected by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft, Forsythe made his big league debut in 2011 and has since played 958 games with five different teams. He has a career .246 batting average to go along with 70 home runs and 305 runs batted in (RBI). His most productive season was in 2015 when, as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays, he hit 17 home runs and recorded career-best marks in RBI (68) and batting average (.281).

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A Next Generation of Nordic Crime Authors Push Boundaries

In his position as UBS director, Stanford University MBA program graduate Timothy “Tim” Shields has guided aspects of operations involving long-term process and technology initiatives. Based in Chicago, his experience extends to business process outsourcing and vendor management strategy. A mystery fan, Tim Shields particularly enjoys reading Nordic crime fiction in his free time. A recent Publisher’s Weekly article brought attention to the way in which Nordic crime fiction has expanded beyond the “middle-aged man with an uneasy family life” archetype. This repeating theme has become ingrained in the public imagination through internationally successful authors such as Stieg Larsson, Jo Nesbo, and Karin Fossum. Leading the new wave of Scandinavian mystery authors is the Swedish novelist Sara Lovestam, whose The Truth Behind the Lie will be published in English translation in September. The plot centers on a woman named Pernilla, whose child who has been kidnapped and who seeks out a private investigator who specializes in cases where the client is not able or willing to contact the police. The detective Kouplan is himself defined by status as a Iranian refugee who is waiting in the “shadows” of Stockholm, biding his time until asylum can be applied for. Another up-and-coming Nordic crime author, Iceland’s Yrsa Sigurdardottir, has put a new twist on the genre through a female protagonist who wears hats as a child psychologist and demoted detective. Her edgy novel The Reckoning is the second in an anticipated trilogy and has recently been translated into English.

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The Three Greatest Philadelphia Phillies of All Time

UBS director Timothy “Tim” Shields holds an MBA in finance and financial management from Stanford University and a BS in accounting and finance from the University of Pennsylvania. Away from his work with UBS, Tim Shields enjoys following the Major League Baseball Philadelphia Phillies. The more than 135-year history of the Phillies has seen a number of outstanding players take the field for the team. According to experts, the top three of these players are: 3. Robin Roberts. This starting pitcher’s 14-year career with the Phillies included a notable streak of seven consecutive All-Star seasons. Nearly seven decades after leaving Philadelphia, Roberts still holds a number of franchise records, including wins above replacement, total innings, and complete games. 2. Steve Carlton. The 1971 trade to acquire this future four-time Cy Young Award winner ranks among the greatest in Phillies history. Philadelphia fans will forever remember “Lefty” for his outstanding performance in the 1980 postseason, which culminated in the franchise winning its first World Series. 1. Mike Schmidt. Third-baseman Mike Schmidt also proved vital to the Phillies first championship, winning the National League and World Series MVPs that year. He added two more National League MVPs before his career was done, and in the process, established himself as the consensus pick for the greatest Philly of all time.

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Jo Nesbo's Updated Macbeth

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Timothy (Tim) Shields is a director at UBS, where he has worked since 2002. He holds a BS from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Stanford University. Outside of his work with UBS, Timothy Shields enjoys reading Scandinavian crime fiction, including books by Jo Nesbo. Famous for his series of books about Harry Hole, Norwegian thriller writer Jo Nesbo recently published an updated version of Macbeth, called Macbeth, as part of the Hogarth Shakespeare series that invites modern writers retell Shakespeare tales with modern-day settings. Nesbo’s retelling of Macbeth is set in a 1970s decaying industrial Scottish town, which many critics assume is a disguised Glasgow. Nesbo uses the real problems of 1970s Glasgow to inform his updated plot, engaging drug addiction, gang violence, and political corruption, as he follows Inspector Macbeth, the head of SWAT and a man susceptible to paranoia and violent tendencies, and Chief of Police Duncan, an idealist fighting the town’s drug epidemic.

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Four Questions to Ask When Hiring a Certified Public Accountant

A graduate of Stanford University with a master of business administration, Timothy “Tim” Shields brings more than two decades of financial and business management experience to his position as director of UBS in Illinois. Tim Shields is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in addition to his work at UBS. When you meet with a CPA for the first time, prepare a series of questions to gauge their experience and determine if their skills suit your needs. Potential questions include the following: 1. What are your credentials? Asking about the CPA’s credentials will ensure their affiliation with recognized agencies and professional groups. You can also ask about their experiences in your area of interest and any professional development activities in which they are involved. 2. What kind of clientele do you serve? A CPA’s usual clientele will tell you a lot about their professional experience and area of interest. For instance, if you need a CPA with experience serving business owners, look for one with a former history of service in that area. 3. What strategies will you apply to my needs? You can use this question to gauge a CPA’s interest in your case and their ability to communicate efficiently. A good CPA will take time to explain accounting concepts and jargon and review any information you provided them with prior to the interview. 4. How do you calculate fees? Fee structures can vary widely from one accountant to another, so take time to discuss how the CPA calculates his or her fees. Regardless of structure, the CPA should give you a good-faith estimate of final costs.

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Phillies Enjoying Promising Start to 2018 Season

Timothy "Tim" Shields is a Stanford University alumnus who leverages more than 25 years of financial services experience to perform his role as director and program manager at UBS. In addition to his work-related pursuits at UBS, Tim Shields is a passionate fan of Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies. While the Phillies haven't made the playoffs since 2011 and have won 73 games or fewer in each of the past five seasons, there is reason for optimism in 2018. Through its first 51 games of the season, Philadelphia boasts a win-loss record of 29-22 and is in the hunt for top spot in the National League East Division. In fact, after a victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on May 26--the team's 11th win in its past 15 games--the Phillies held first place in the division for the first time since 2011. Moreover, at that point, the team had outscored its opposition by a combined 40 runs, which marked the third-best run differential in the National League. Philadelphia was also able to overcome a 1-4 start to its season that prompted fans to voice their displeasure with first-year manager Gabe Kapler. Given the team's impressive starting pitcher duo of Jake Arrieta and Aaron Nola and its young core of promising offensive players, there's reason to expect continued success for the Phillies moving forward.

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Five Tips for Bicycle Safety

An MBA graduate of Stanford University, Timothy Shields serves as the director of UBS in Chicago. In that role, Tim Shields handles complex technology projects that range from overhauling operating platforms to modernizing videoconference assets. Beyond his work at UBS, Tim Shields enjoys biking and running. The following list covers safety tips specific to biking: 1. Wear proper safety gear. Whether you bike to work or take occasional rides, always wear a helmet that fits you properly. You may also want to wear elbow and knee pads, especially if you participate in competitive biking or mountain biking. 2. Stay alert. Pay close attention to your surroundings while cycling, and watch carefully for obstacles. Stay a good distance away from pedestrians, moving vehicles, and other cyclists. Furthermore, avoid distractions such as talking on the phone or listening to music. 3. Obey traffic laws. When using the bike lane, remember that traffic laws apply to bicycles as well as motorized vehicles. Obey all traffic lights, go with the flow of traffic, and pay attention to the movement of nearby vehicles. Learning hand signals will help you communicate to drivers and other cyclists. 4. Maintain visibility. Ensuring that you stay visible to pedestrians, vehicles, and other cyclists is vital to the safety of yourself and others. Put reflectors on your wheels and wear bright colors to increase your visibility. 5. Perform bike maintenance. Undertake regular maintenance checks. These should include testing the brakes and wheels for proper functionality.

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A Handful of Excellent Biking Trails in Chicagoland

Holding a master of business administration from Stanford University, Timothy Shields serves as a director with UBS in Chicago. Prior to assuming his position at UBS, Tim Shields worked for both JP Morgan and Deloitte in New York. Recreationally, Tim Shields enjoys keeping active and can regularly be found on his bike; Chicago and the surrounding areas have a number of great riding paths. One of the most popular riding destinations in Chicagoland is the Lakefront Trail. When the trail ends in the north, the paved Sheridan Road bike path takes over and individuals can follow it all the way to the Bahai’i Temple, the only one in the United States. A beautiful park is just north of the temple. To follow the trail, individuals should pay attention to the Lake Michigan Cycling Tour Signs. Eventually, this path meets the Greenbay Trail. Another great option is the Bloomingdale Trail, otherwise known as the 606, which takes riders through the hip neighborhoods of Wicker Park and Humboldt Park. The trail keeps riders off the road, but individuals may still want to head down to street level on the west end of the trail to check out the murals. To get out of the city, bikers can head to Caldwell Woods, a large and lush park with long bike trails the wind through the forest.

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Eagles Sign Matt McGloin

For the past 15 years, Stanford alumnus Timothy “Tim” Shields has served as the director of program and portfolio management at UBS in Chicago, Illinois. When he isn’t working at UBS, Tim Shields enjoys watching sports and is an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. In early April the Philadelphia Eagles bolstered the team’s quarterback corps by signing free agent Matt McGloin to a one-year contract. A four-year backup with the Raiders, McGloin will fill a similar role with Carson Wentz solidly entrenched as the team’s starter. He will compete with Nick Foles for the No. 2 spot on the QB depth chart. McGloin started one game last year in relief of the injured Derek Carr before suffering a shoulder injury of his own in the team’s final regular season game. Eagles coach Doug Pederson only opted to carry two quarterbacks on the team’s 53-man roster last year, however, so there is no guarantee McGloin will make the cut out of training camp.

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Up and Coming Authors in Scandinavian Crime Fiction

A longtime UBS executive, Timothy (Tim) Shields holds an MBA from Stanford University and focuses managerial efforts in areas such as portfolio-based financial services. When not meeting client demands at UBS, Tim Shields enjoys reading mystery novels, and he has a particular interest in Scandinavian crime fiction. Well-established authors within the burgeoning genre of “cold climate” crime fiction include Jo Nesbo and Henning Mankell, as well as Stieg Larsson, who catapulted the genre to worldwide prominence with the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series. Among the highly lauded up-and-coming authors are the authorial duo “Erik Axl Sund.” The original Swedish trilogy by Håkan Axlander Sundquist and Jerker Eriksson that earned them recognition was recently reprinted in English as a 750-page tome. Solidly in the Jo Nesbo vein, the work features Detective Superintendent Jeanette Kihlberg investigating a series of child murders that jeopardize her psychological wellbeing. An Icelandic newcomer is Ragnar Jonasson, who wowed critics with Snowblind and recently released Nightblind, which takes place five years earlier. The author draws on a background translating Agatha Christie novels in detailing the investigation of rookie detective Ari Thor Arason into murders within an isolated community. Timothy Shields’ favorite reads also include classics such as Willa Cather’s Death Comes for the Archbishop.

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Eagles Look Ahead to 2016

As a program manager at UBS, Tim Shields handles complex, long-term technology projects. Outside of UBS, Tim Shields has been a runner for years, and he is also an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. Under new head coach Doug Pederson, the Philadelphia Eagles start a new chapter with their franchise—one they hope will be more productive than the recent years under Chip Kelly. For his part, Pederson faces a tough schedule in his first year with the team. Here are three of the most interesting contests on the docket for the Eagles in 2016. Pittsburgh Steelers — Sept. 25 This out of conference, yet intrastate matchup will be the Eagles first real test. The Steelers are the first team the Eagles will face that had a winning record in 2015. With running back Le'Veon Bell back and healthy and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger primed for another strong season, it could be a long day at Lincoln Financial Field for Pederson and crew. Washington Redskins — Oct. 16 The Week 6 road contest against the Redskins is the first divisional game of the year for the Eagles. Washington took the NFC East last year as quarterback Kirk Cousins emerged from the shadows of the failed RG3 experiment, leading the Redskins back to the playoffs in the process. If the Eagles hope to compete in the division, they will first have to test their mettle against last year’s division champion. Green Bay Packers — Nov. 28 In one of its marquee out-of-division games, the Eagles host the Green Bay Packers in Week 12 in front of a national TV audience on Monday night. With Aaron Rodgers looking to bounce back from a subpar statistical showing in 2015, this could be another tough one for an Eagles team looking to find its identity under a new head coach, especially against a veteran quarterback and coach tandem like Rodgers and Green Bay head coach Mike McCarthy.

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WITS Encourages Teachers with the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award

Timothy “Tim” Shields is a director at UBS in Chicago, Illinois. When not working at UBS, Stanford MBA Tim Shields supports several charities, including serving as a volunteer for Working in the Schools Chicago, or WITS. WITS aims to promote literacy in schools through positive learning environments and teacher professional development. Last year, Boundless Leaders joined WITS and brought with them the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award, named after a librarian and educator who inspired many children to read. The award is intended to support teachers in the Chicago Public School system who encourage in their students a lifelong relationship to reading. Awardees receive 24 hours of professional development on best practices for literacy instruction, children’s books that they can select from the Rochelle Lee Review Library, recertification credits for participation, and several other benefits. They agree in turn to spend 20 minutes a day reading out loud to their students and offer another 20 minutes of independent reading, to provide access to culturally diverse books provided by WITS, and to encourage their students to bring home books and talk with them about what they themselves are reading. The application for the award is essay-based and highly sought-after, drawing around 300 applicants per year. Teachers may apply as individuals or as a part of a study group. Around 75 individuals and 150 study group participants are accepted into the program each year.

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Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Chicago and Its Award-Winning Water Station

A director at UBS Chicago, Timothy “Tim” Shields, earned his MBA at Stanford University. A dedicated runner outside of his work at UBS, Tim Shields is an active member of Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Chicago. Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Chicago is a running and walking club that meets every Saturday and Tuesday, rain or shine, at Lincoln Park. After their run or walk, members usually have a meal in a nearby restaurant. The club is part of International Front Runners, a global affiliation of LGBT running/walking clubs. Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Chicago is well known for its Chicago Marathon aid station, which it began manning in 1988. The Chicago Marathon Press and marathoners awarded the club recognition as Best Water Station for 10 years, until organizers stopped giving the award. Every year, the club chooses a theme, which includes three stages, decorations, costumes, dancing, and music. Situated in the Boystown neighborhood at mile eight of the marathon, the club’s station is the race’s biggest water stop. In a 2015 write-up in Runner’s World, club representatives noted that the larger goal of the club’s highly visible water stop is to encourage acceptance and inclusion.                            

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UBS Executive Provides Onsite Mentoring to Chicago-Area Students

Timothy ‘Tim” Shields, director of program and program portfolio management at UBS in Chicago, brings his years of experience in financial services, information technology, and consulting to his current role. A graduate of Stanford University’s MBA program, Tim Shields brings his volunteer experience with Stanford’s charitable initiatives to workplace mentoring for Working in the Schools (WITS) Chicago. WITS is a non-profit organization that promotes literacy through one-on-one tutoring and mentoring of Chicago public school students. The WITS workplace mentoring program (WPM) works with corporate partners, like UBS, to pair students with volunteer mentors at corporate sites. UBS is among 20 Chicago-area businesses that participate in WPM, according to the WITS website. The program buses students in grades 4 through 8 to the corporate offices of participating businesses, where volunteer mentors expose students to daily workplace activities. The WPM program takes place onsite for an hour a week. Mr. Shields reports working with older students as a WPM mentor. Students sat with him through the day to observe how professional organizations operate and to learn about how to get and keep a job.

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Arnuldur Indridason’s Lone Wolf Creation Inspector Erlendur Sveinsson

A longtime director with UBS, Timothy “Tim” Shields has guided diverse aspects of corporate activities, including setting up business-process outsourcing. Apart from his duties at UBS, Tim Shields is a fan of Scandinavian crime fiction authors such as Henning Mankell and Arnuldur Indridason. The latter novelist’s Inspector Erlendur Sveinsson is one of Iceland’s best-known literary exports. A brilliant detective, Erlendur also has a brooding, anti-social personality due to the loss of his younger brother in a winter storm. Haunted by this childhood memory, he returns again and again to the rugged landscape of his youth, searching for the body of his brother. Erlendur is also chased by more recent demons, such as a failed marriage, and displays a persistent indifference to his children. His errant family members come to the forefront as the series progresses. Erlendur gradually comes to terms with the original boyhood tragedy as well. One of the enduring elements of the series is the way Indridason portrays diverse investigations that explore various facets of Icelandic culture, from corporate malfeasance to immigration and racism.