My Vision of my life in 10 years:
My Life
Snapshot of My Ideal Life:
Career: President or VP of Nike.
Income: $90,000+
Net Worth: $800,000
Home(s): 2
Geography: Charlotte, NC
Lifestyle: Married. Traveling
Health: Active
Family: 1 child and a dog.
Relationship: Married
Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree
Ideal Entry-Level Job Description:
Philosophy Statement:
Given the growing nature of the sport and recreation industry, my philosophy for what it takes to find a full-time job and succeed in a satisfying career in the field is as follows: Always take every opportunity you are handed. Always be willing to help people out and be happy you are able to help. Be involved with everything you can. Get to know as many people as you can to extend your network.
Six Month Career Goals (After Graduation):
1. Attend Graduate School in Georgia or South Carolina.
2. Find a part time job
Action Plan for achieving one of the goals: Take the GRE test to get into a graduate program.
Three-Five Year Career Goals:
1. Have a well establish full time job in the sports & recreation industry.
2. Own a house.
Action Plan for achieving one of the goals: Extend networking to get into the sports & recreation industry.
Ten Year Career Goals:
1. Reach my dream job, Nike Vice President.
2. Establish a family
Action Plan for achieving one of the goals: Have an organized and prioritized life with work and socially.
Current Graduate School Options
School # 1: Armstrong Atlantic State University
School # 2: University of South Carolina
School # 3: Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne
Future Networks
Contact Name / Title: Kelley Hall, VP Treasury and Investor Relations
Organization: Nike
Additional Contact Info (Phone / E-mail): 1.800.640.8007
Means to develop relationship: To get my name into the company
Contact Name / Title: Gavin Lindberg, Sr. Director, Investors Relations
Organization: Nike
Additional Contact Info (Phone / E-mail): 1.800.640.8007
Means to develop relationship: To work my way up the company
Contact Name / Title: Kathy Strege, Manager, Investors Relations
Organization: Nike
Additional Contact Info (Phone / E-mail): 1.800.640.8007
Means to develop relationship: To be known throughout the company
My Life
Snapshot of My Ideal Life:
Career: President or VP of Nike.
Income: $90,000+
Net Worth: $800,000
Home(s): 2
Geography: Charlotte, NC
Lifestyle: Married. Traveling
Health: Active
Family: 1 child and a dog.
Relationship: Married
Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree
Ideal Entry-Level Job Description:
- Industry: Sports & Recreation
- Organization: Nike
- Job Title: Entry level associate
- Reporting Supervisor: Manager
- General Responsibilities: Give consumers a great experience and help their needs throughout the store including knowledge, gear, training…etc.
- Hours: 40+ a week
- Compensation: $90,000 a year
- Benefits: Health insurance, retirement and savings plan, employee stock purchase plan, 15% discount, paid vacation and holidays, product discounts, onsite fitness center, transportation discount, tuition assistance.
- Opportunities for Advancement: To help achieve our own breakthrough performance, Nike uses a robust corporate responsibility (CR) reporting process. Reporting pushes us to share information about our sustainability commitments and then measure and make public our progress toward meeting those commitments.
- Performance Review Criteria:
- Qualifications for Ideal Job: Business degree and experience with the company
- Identify preparation (past and future) to qualify you for your ideal position: Start with a level-entry job with the company. Be helpful to all employees and make a name for yourself. Get your foot in the door with higher up employees and always take every opportunity that is given to you. Always stay up to date with the knowledge of the company and be prepared every day.
Philosophy Statement:
Given the growing nature of the sport and recreation industry, my philosophy for what it takes to find a full-time job and succeed in a satisfying career in the field is as follows: Always take every opportunity you are handed. Always be willing to help people out and be happy you are able to help. Be involved with everything you can. Get to know as many people as you can to extend your network.
Six Month Career Goals (After Graduation):
1. Attend Graduate School in Georgia or South Carolina.
2. Find a part time job
Action Plan for achieving one of the goals: Take the GRE test to get into a graduate program.
Three-Five Year Career Goals:
1. Have a well establish full time job in the sports & recreation industry.
2. Own a house.
Action Plan for achieving one of the goals: Extend networking to get into the sports & recreation industry.
Ten Year Career Goals:
1. Reach my dream job, Nike Vice President.
2. Establish a family
Action Plan for achieving one of the goals: Have an organized and prioritized life with work and socially.
Current Graduate School Options
School # 1: Armstrong Atlantic State University
- Program: Physical Therapy; Strength and Conditioning
- Location: Savannah, Georgia
- Format: (Online or Residential): Residential
- Website Address: www.armstrong.edu
- Contact Name and E-mail: Dr. Dave Lake; [email protected]
School # 2: University of South Carolina
- Program:Hospitality Retail and Sport Management
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina
- Format: (Online or Residential): Online
- Website Address: www.sc.edu
- Contact Name and E-mail: Vicki Smith
School # 3: Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne
- Program: Public Management
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Format: (Online or Residential): Residential
- Website Address: www.IPFW.edu
- Contact Name and E-mail: George Morad; [email protected]
Future Networks
Contact Name / Title: Kelley Hall, VP Treasury and Investor Relations
Organization: Nike
Additional Contact Info (Phone / E-mail): 1.800.640.8007
Means to develop relationship: To get my name into the company
Contact Name / Title: Gavin Lindberg, Sr. Director, Investors Relations
Organization: Nike
Additional Contact Info (Phone / E-mail): 1.800.640.8007
Means to develop relationship: To work my way up the company
Contact Name / Title: Kathy Strege, Manager, Investors Relations
Organization: Nike
Additional Contact Info (Phone / E-mail): 1.800.640.8007
Means to develop relationship: To be known throughout the company
GOALS SNAP SHOT
Career Personal
1 Year
1. Graduate Assistant for Women’s basketball team 1. Move to N.C. or where my GA position is
2. Further my education towards a Master degree. 2. Start paying off my loans
3-5 years
1. Full time job in the Nike company 1. Own a house
2. Extend networking 2. Start a family, marriage.
10-12 years
1. Have my dream job at Nike 1. Grow my family, child.
2. Invest my money, start retirement fund 2. Buy a vacation home
Career Personal
1 Year
1. Graduate Assistant for Women’s basketball team 1. Move to N.C. or where my GA position is
2. Further my education towards a Master degree. 2. Start paying off my loans
3-5 years
1. Full time job in the Nike company 1. Own a house
2. Extend networking 2. Start a family, marriage.
10-12 years
1. Have my dream job at Nike 1. Grow my family, child.
2. Invest my money, start retirement fund 2. Buy a vacation home