Strengths
--Decades of managerial experience
--Broad range of managerial experience including retail and governmental
--I am known to be a leader that is dependable, ethical, hard-working, and a good communicator
--Bachelor's Degree in General Studies from the University of Michigan
--a well-rounded broad base of knowledge including upper-level courses in economics, history, cultural anthropology, sociology, and psychology.
--Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Siena Heights University in progress.
Weaknesses
--Majority of experience in one place of employment
--Can be a procrastinator
--Can experience burnout because of lack of work-life balance
Opportunities
--Many jewelers have closed so there is less competition
--This is a positive for staying at my current position.
--Length of time in the jewelry industry is a positive aspect of opening my own store.
--Broad range of interpersonal connections
Threats
--Length of time at my current job could affect other's perception of me when it comes to hiring,
--my age could factor into others not wanting to hire me.
--Fewer jewelry stores in existence equals less job mobility.
Specific
Keep moving forward and bettering myself to prepare for a career of helping others after I retire from my current career.
Measurable
Finish my Master's degree and continue to build meaningful relationships in the community.
Attainable
Prioritize finishing my degree and staying active in the community.
Relevant
Focusing on my degree and staying active in the community will demonstrate my conviction, toward supporting my community, by putting myself in a place where I can better serve.
Timeframe--Finish my degree by August 2024 and retire from my current job by March 2033.