I NEED THIS BY TOMORROW

Planning Ahead: SMART Goals Ira Forrester 1 GO AL O NE S Who? Myself only . What? Acquire a wardrobe piece specifically for professional engagements including shoes, socks, pants, belt, under shirt, outer shirt, tie, and coat. Choose something that is an appropriate fit for my goals and that I am able to take care of and maintain with the other resources that I have. Where? Men’s Wearhouse, Jos A Bank, Trunk Club, Mills, Dresslily.com. Why? I do not own a single piece of appro priate attire for professional engagements whatsoever. I am at the point right now where it is absolutely imperative to be able t o dress professionally; primarily for volunteer interviews, job interviews, and pictures. Which? (constraints and requirements ) It is challenging to align my time and resources in order to exercise the appropriate care in choosing the right professional attire specifically for me and my goals because I have been very limited on mainly money and my experience with professional attire is very limited too . However, now that I am in a position where professional attire is absolutely necessary, I can justify spending the required funds to obtain at least one professional wardrobe piece so I can move forward with my other goals , and take as much time between now and the deadline (May 30, 2016) to research and increase my awareness about choosing and maintaining higher quality cloths as I need, so as to be able to exercise the appropriate care in choosi ng a good outfit and then continuing to up -keep it for future use. M I only need one outfit, before May 30, 2016. In addition, the cost must be within a budget of $300 or less. If I obtain my new professional wardrobe piece before May 30, 2016 then I wil l know that I have accomplished my goal in the designated time frame . A My goal to obtain a professional wardrobe piece is attainable because I have managed to gather the money I will need to make the purchase and I have researched the places that I can shop. Now it is only a matter of exercising care in choosing something that will be appropriate for my goals and ability to maintain. R My goal to obtain a professional wardrobe piece is relevant and worthwhile because it is essential to represent myself according to my goals and intentions. I am an entrepreneur and I want to give that impression immediately. Having something professional to wear allows me to contribute to that impression and allows me to be more versatile in what I can do compared to if I had no way to represent my self professionally with my appearance. T I have planned to achieve this goal by May 30, 2016. Tactic 1: Go to a retail store to seek advice from a professional, and make a purchase at the store. Tactic 2: Research online and buy only online. Tactic 3: Seek outside advice and research both online and off, and make the best purchase choice based on everything. Planning Ahead: SMART Goals Ira Forrester 2 GO AL TWO S Who? Myself and organizations or people that I want to volunteer for . What? Arrange and complete three or more informational interviews with three or more different organizations that I would like to volunteer or apprentice for and begin a volunteer , apprentice or entry level position for one before the deadline March 1, 2017 . Where? 1. http://www.victorystudios.com Seattle , Washington. 2. http://soundpointbusinessconsulting.com Bainbridge Island , Washington. 3. http://bestofbcb.org Bainbridge Community Broadcasting , Bainbridge Island, Washington . Why? I am eager to get engaged with anything business or entertainment related and start gaining new exposure and experience in my fi eld. It is also a great way to network, boost my portfolio and my brand name. Which? (constraints and requirements) I need to achieve Goal One first so that I can attend interviews or meetings with appropriate visual representation. Then I need to start contacting prospective organizations, getting information, and setting appointments. M I will know I have achieved this goal if I have found a good pla ce to volunteer by March 1, 2017 . A My goal is attainable because I have a reasonable level of skills t o at least qualify for volunteering, there are organizations within my reach in my local area, and I am likely to be accepted for such a purpose because my past experience and the fact that I am a student and offering to volunteer for free make me a good c andidate. R My goal is relevant and worthwhile because I am looking for a volunteer position that directly correlates with my interests, my studies, my present and future goals, and allows me to stay active and engaged. T I have planned to achieve this g oal by March 1, 2016. Tactic 1: Compile a list of a prospective organizations to volunteer for , call to get information, if still seem prospective then send a letter -email to them all with my volunteer proposal, co ntacts, and social media links. Tactic 2: Target only one of my favorite prospects and focus only on it until I have been accepted or rejected. If rejected, move on to the second favorite. Tactic 3: Target three of my favorite prospects all at once. Send them all a letter -email, c hoose the on e that likes me the most . Planning Ahead: SMART Goals Ira Forrester 3 GO AL THREE S Who? Myself and Elearnexcel.com. What? Excel Expert Certification. Where? Elearnexcel.com. Why? I absolutely love Excel, being an expert would only compliment my current and future skills, and it is a skill in high demand valued by many business owners. Which? (constraints and requirements ) I have to make time to study Excel in great depth while stu dying and completing course work at Full Sail simultaneously. When I am ready to take the certification exam I will need to provide $179, so I will need to secure this amount for when I am ready or I will be essentially qualified but not certified. So I ha ve to manage my time and money very carefully. M I will know I have achieved this goal if I have obtained my Excel Expert certification by August 1, 2017 (18 months) or sooner. A My goal is attainable because I have already taken two classes on the subj ect and earned A+ grade for both. I also have access to all the resources that I need to study and take the certification test such as reference books, Lynda.com, YouTube, Microsoft.com, Excel 2016 for Mac, and Excel 2013 for PC if I need it. In addition, I love Excel. R My goal is relevant because Excel is relevant to almost everything that I want to do, and it is a skill in high demand throughout the general economy including the Entertainment Business or Business field. It has been said that accounting is the language of business, and Excel being an incredibly powerful accounting tool makes it highly relevant to with all my long term plans. T I have panned to achieve this goal by August 1, 2017 (18 months) or sooner. Tactic 1: Continue to study Excel for 6 more months, then pay to take the test. If I don’t pass, note what I need to work on, continue studying accordingly and take the test again in 6 more months. Tactic 2: Study for 12 months straight before taking the test. If d on’t pass, note what I need to work on and keep studying, then take it again in 6 more months. Tactic 3: Study for 12 months straight without taking the test. Before taking the test seek expert feedback and advice from individuals who are already experts. Then take the test before August 1, 2017 with the highest possibility of passing the first time.