Name: Mark Rees
Alma Mater: Indiana University
Major: Economic Consulting, Public Policy, and Entrepreneurship
Host Company: Slingshot SEO
Hometown: Fishers, IN
Bio:
I'm a classic achiever (note: this is different than an "over-achiever"). I do things just because they exist and I subscribe to a "go big or go home" philosophy. I'm the second child in a family of six and also want to have a big family someday. I'm currently engaged to the most beautiful woman in the world, Megan, who is also my high school sweetheart. I love learning and being challenged; if I'm not challenged enough I will devise my own hurdles just so I can jump over them.
I'm a classic achiever (note: this is different than an "over-achiever"). I do things just because they exist and I subscribe to a "go big or go home" philosophy. I'm the second child in a family of six and also want to have a big family someday. I'm currently engaged to the most beautiful woman in the world, Megan, who is also my high school sweetheart. I love learning and being challenged; if I'm not challenged enough I will devise my own hurdles just so I can jump over them.
Why did you choose to be a part of the Orr Fellowship?
Every time I learned more about the Fellowship I felt a stronger fit in the organization. Everything anyone told me about their experiences excited me. I've been told countless times creating a network will be critical to my success; the Orr Fellowship was instant access to a huge network of people who shared my goals and interests.
Every time I learned more about the Fellowship I felt a stronger fit in the organization. Everything anyone told me about their experiences excited me. I've been told countless times creating a network will be critical to my success; the Orr Fellowship was instant access to a huge network of people who shared my goals and interests.
What are your long-term career ambitions?
Eventually I want to start and run my own business. I don't have any details about what exactly I want to do because I don't know yet. I want to gain as much experience as I can and then when a good opportunity arises I will be able to use what I have learned to capitalize on it.
Eventually I want to start and run my own business. I don't have any details about what exactly I want to do because I don't know yet. I want to gain as much experience as I can and then when a good opportunity arises I will be able to use what I have learned to capitalize on it.
What will your first role be at your host company?
I will be working to develop and measure the marketing strategy at Slingshot SEO. I will implement Marketo, an extension of Salesforce.com and use tools to measure the effectiveness of marketing.
I will be working to develop and measure the marketing strategy at Slingshot SEO. I will implement Marketo, an extension of Salesforce.com and use tools to measure the effectiveness of marketing.
Just the facts:
I love cycling and running. This year I will be riding in the Little 500 at IU. In the summer months I run a landscaping business I started when I was 17. I occasionally race my 99 z28 (full suspension mods and headers), but recently I've placed a higher priority on bike races than car races.
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