Occupation: Corporate partnerships associate, New York Mets
Degree: B.S.B.A. Marketing, M.B.A. candidate
Experiential learning: internships with the New York Giants, Capital Health and SHI International Corp.
Campus involvement: tour guide, member of Delta Sigma Pi
When Clinton Asante-Addo 鈥24 walked onto the field of MetLife Stadium as an intern for the New York Giants, he knew he was stepping into an opportunity that could shape his career.
Clinton was part of the second group of Rider Broncs to intern with the Giants since the school became the football team鈥檚 official higher education partner in 2023. That experience helped him land a full-time position as a corporate partnership associate with the New York Mets, a testament to Rider鈥檚 commitment to engaged learning.
As a corporate partnerships intern, Clinton played a vital role in supporting the Giants on game days, gaining experience in client relations and marketing strategies and ensuring sponsors receive maximum exposure during games. One of the most valuable aspects of his internship was the networking opportunities it provided.
Clinton's transition from football to baseball has been demanding, given the sport鈥檚 81 home games compared to football鈥檚 more limited schedule, but he was eager to take on the challenge.
"I鈥檓 still in my learning phase and developing as a young professional," he says. "My focus has been on getting up to speed as quickly as possible and learning as much as I can.鈥
Throughout his time as an undergrad, Clinton took full advantage of the University鈥檚 resources, attending career fairs and networking events and joining Delta Sigma Pi, a co-ed business fraternity that helped him develop professional skills. He also gained valuable experience as a campus tour guide, refining his interpersonal communication skills by engaging with prospective students and their families.
Clinton came to Rider ready to seize opportunities, grow and advance. Doing so required him to step outside his comfort zone 鈥 advice he offers to current students in the hope that it pays off the way it has for him. "College can be intimidating at first, but once you push yourself to try new things, everything gets better,鈥 he says. 鈥淓ven if something isn鈥檛 the right fit, there鈥檚 always another opportunity waiting."