What a Global PR Manager at a Public Footwear Company Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Footwear Industry
Olivia, a Global PR Manager in the footwear industry, finds the field attracts "really, like, creative, amazing people," a diverse group where extroversion is a key asset, especially in PR, due to the constant interaction with diverse individuals. The industry's inherent creativity and style are reflected in its workforce, making it a dynamic and exciting environment.
Creative, Extroverted, Stylish, Expressive, Outgoing
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Olivia Nelson
Manager, Global PR
Publicly-Owned Footwear Company
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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Creative Writing, Journalism
Apparel, Beauty, Retail & Fashion
Communication and Marketing
Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. People in the footwear industry are diverse, creative, expressive, stylish, and interesting.
2. The PR field attracts extroverted people who thrive on interacting with diverse groups.
3. A naturally extroverted nature is helpful for success in PR.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I've found that people who work in footwear are the most diverse group of people I've ever worked with, which has been fantastic. The people are so expressive, creative, and outgoing. They're stylish and interesting.
I'll walk into the office and think, "You people could be on the cover of Vogue," while I'm just in my boring gray sweater. Footwear tends to attract these really creative, amazing people, so that's been fun.
More specifically in PR, I find that very extroverted people tend to gravitate towards PR work and really thrive in those fields. Again, you work with so many different sorts of people, so having an inherently extroverted nature will really help you in your job.