Acronyms in Corporate Speak
PTO
Founded as a running shoe company in the 1960s, it became one of the biggest sportswear brands in the world thanks to its “swoosh” logo and athlete endorsements.
What is Nike?
This job involves watching over a building or property, often sitting at a desk, checking IDs, or monitoring cameras with long periods of downtime.
What is a security guard?
Surrounded by a 40-acre park filled with memorials and trees from around the world, this Sacramento landmark serves as the center of California state government.
What is the California State Capitol?
This coffee drink is made by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee beans, producing a small, strong shot often used as the base for lattes and cappuccinos.
What is espresso?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
CEO
Originally a trunk maker in the 1800s, this brand became synonymous with monogrammed luggage and high-end leather goods.
What is Louis Vuitton?
This job involves directing aircraft on the ground at airports, guiding pilots during takeoff, landing, and taxiing using precise radio communication.
What is an air traffic controller?
Before moving downtown, the Kings played in this arena formerly known as ARCO Arena.
What is Sleep Train Arena?
This fermented English condiment is made from vinegar, anchovies, molasses, and spices, and is famously difficult to pronounce correctly.
What is Worcestershire sauce?
EOD
What is End of Day?
This Japanese avant-garde fashion house is known for pushing “anti-fashion” silhouettes and for a playful heart logo featuring a pair of cartoon eyes designed by artist Filip Pagowski.
What is Comme des Garçons?
This job involves sitting at the entrance of a residential building and buzzing in visitors for tenants.
What is a doorman?
After Kings victories, fans celebrate with this purple tradition visible across the city skyline.
What is “Light the Beam”?
This Italian soup is made by simmering vegetables like beans, onions, carrots, and tomatoes in broth, often with pasta or rice added for extra heartiness.
What is minestrone?
SME
What is Subject Matter Expert?
This Italian fashion house, founded in 1913, is known for minimalist luxury designs and nylon handbags that became especially popular in the 1990s.
What is Prada?
This job involves working at sea on a vessel that extracts oil from deep underground reservoirs, often in harsh offshore conditions.
What is an oil rigger?
Dedicated in 1935, this landmark was the first vertical-lift bridge in California's highway system.
What is the Tower Bridge?
This Greek sandwich, typically made with meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served in pita with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.
What is a gyro?
DEI
What is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?
This Paris-based avant-garde fashion house is known for deconstruction, anonymity in design, its iconic split-toe “tabi” shoes inspired by traditional Japanese footwear, and a fragrance line that extends its conceptual approach beyond clothing.
What is Maison Margiela?
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This job involves developing and testing encryption systems that protect sensitive data from hackers and cyberattacks.
Sacramento is located at the meeting of these two rivers.
What is the Sacramento River and the American River?
This French-style salad, mentioned in a "yo mama" joke in the movie White Chicks, is typically made with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, olives, green beans, and potatoes, often served cold with a vinaigrette.
What is Niçoise salad?