Interning, Volunteering Key To Success According To Philadelphia PR CEO
Parisnicole Payton is a publicist and business manager for sports and entertainment professionals at The PNP Agency. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration, with a concentration in management. She also has an M.B.A. in marketing and M.Ed in educational management.
What is your educational background?
"Currently, I am pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration with a concentration in leadership at Walden University. I have earned a Master of Education in educational management, a Master of Business Administration in marketing and a Bachelor of Business Administration in management from Strayer University."
What is your background in management?
"My background in management is managing sports and entertainment professionals. My career started in 1990, when I managed unsigned music artists. Later in 2002, I transitioned into managing NFL players."
How has your education fueled your management success?
"My education has fueled my management success with credibility. For years, I interned, volunteered and gained insights from other management leaders. In addition, I was able to apply years of career development while working in corporate America. Throughout the years, I studied and mastered multiple skills to mold me into management. My success included becoming a top-tier publicist who 'leads by example.' Lastly, my management success has allied me to receive recognition of true workmanship and authenticity."
What advice would you give a new graduate seeking a career in business management?
"My advice to a new graduate seeking a career in business management is to gain as much experience, complete college, and be diversified with your skills sets. It's imperative to intern, volunteer and seek out a mentor. Never stop learning and enhancing career skills. It's important to listen, and learn as much as possible while preparing and prepping a career in business management."
Christina Thompson is a freelance writer living in Philadelphia. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
