iProspect Fort Worth Weekly Email
January 14, 2015
Hello iP & AMNET,
Happy New Year!
I know it has been a long time since my last email and I am deeply sorry. You know how it goes working on retail clients during the holidays! I wanted to make sure my client needs took priority and unfortunately this email just got put on the back burner. I hope you all can forgive for that.
New year means new goals!!!! If you haven't already done so, make it a top priority to complete your DRIVE self-assessment and 2015 goals. This is due by 1/16. Also, if you were ask to 360 evaluation, that is also due on 1/16. Get It Done!
Birthdays
Chris Romano - Thursday, 1/15
Jessica Smith - Thursday, 1/15
Sara Batson - Thursday, 1/22
iP Anniversaries
Liz Vance - 3 years
Stephanie Landrum - 3 years
Monika Sadarangani - 3 years
David Lee - 2 years
Varun Jindal - 2 Years
Kate Kwik - 1 year
Brandon Heller - 1 Year
New Faces
Rachael Lindley, A&F
• Where did you go to school/what is your degree in? I went to Stephen F. Austin State University and majored in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations and minored in Psychology.
• What do you like to do in your free time? I'm self- professed shopaholic and I love to do anything outside with my dogs, Dixie and Adelina. I also really love to go try different restaurants and foods.
• What are a few fun/interesting facts about yourself? - I was born in a hurricane- I love good coffee, I'm always on the hunt for the best new coffee craze. - I love scary stuff; haunted houses, scary movies, scary shows, etc. - I want to travel everywhere I possibly can and save for it constantly.
Trent Madden, Hilton
- Where did you grow up? Plano, Texas
- Where did you go to school/what is your degree in? I went to the University of Missouri and my degree is in journalism, emphasis in strategic communications.
- What do you like to do in your free time? I'm currently obsessed with golf. I'm a big sports fan, and I also like to read books and watch Shark Tank. Basically, Mark Cuban is the man.
- What are a few fun/interesting facts about yourself? Sometimes I make hip-hop beats for fun on my computer. Also, I was voted best-dressed in high school, but I don't know if can live up to to those high fashion standards anymore.
Hannah Mering, Neiman Marcus
- Where did you grow up? I grew up in Sacramento, CA and lived there until I was 18.
- Where did you go to school/what is your degree in? I graduated from TCU with majors in Communication Studies and Psychology.
- What do you like to do in your free time? I am an avid football fan. I love to cook and bake.
- What are a few fun/interesting facts about yourself? I attend all TCU football home games. My family recently started making their own wine and olive oil in Napa. Because we love wine that much....
John Korpi, Development Team
• Where did you grow up? I was born at Rota, Naval Air Station, a U.S. Naval installation located in southwestern Spain. I grew up in Madrid, Spain, as well as Tampa and Fort Walton Beach Florida.
• Where did you go to school/what is your degree in? I have a B.A. in History from U.T.A. and an M.S. in Information Technology from U.N.T.
• What do you like to do in your free time? I like to read, watch movies, as well as hiking and camping.
• What are a few fun/interesting facts about yourself? My birthday is on the same day as the Seinfeld originated holiday Festivus. I love coffee and Guiness stout but not at the same time. I was once certified as a Conventional Forces Europe Treaty inspector.
Aaron Davis, CSE
- I was born in Fort Worth.
- I grew up in the HEB area and graduated from L.D. Bell HS.
- I attended UNT
- I'm a big fan of the Dallas Mavericks.
- In my free time I like to be a comedian
Nick Kavieff, A&F
- Where did you grow up? Houston
- Where did you go to school/what is your degree in? Texas Tech University - Advertising
- What do you like to do in your free time? Music, reading, socializing
- What are a few fun/interesting facts about yourself? Was a DJ in Las Vegas once upon a time, sponsored skateboarder at 14, Fuzzy's Taco Shop is my favorite
Alexis Cortez, Structured Data & Feeds
- Where did you grow up? I grew up in Mansfield, Texas
- Where did you go to school/what is your degree in? University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). My degree is in marketing.
- What do you like to do in your free time? Anything soccer related, golf, go to breweries, hangout with dogs
- What are a few fun/interesting facts about yourself? I was in a hard rock band in High School. I play on 3 indoor soccer teams. I have a very hispanic name but I cannot speak spanish. I have never seen all of Forrest Gump. I love IPAs
Michael Clark, Tory Burch
- Where did you grow up? I've lived all over the place, but I consider Boulder, CO to be my hometown; queue legalization jokes. My family still resides there.
- Where did you go to school/what is your degree in? I went to school at the University of Colorado at Boulder. I majored in Psychology, and had a minor in Ecological Biology with an emphasis on tree-hugging.
- What do you like to do in your free time? I'm a really active guy, so I like to be outside whenever I get the chance, whether that be hiking, sports, or whatever else is going on. I also enjoy writing, salgo con mis amigos, and taking long, life-altering walks on the beach.
- What are a few fun/interesting facts about yourself? I feel like this is a loaded question. I played college tennis. I once ate 83 chicken wings in one sitting. At least once a day, somebody says I look like someone they know. I don't know if this is interesting or just terrible investment management, but I own 600-700 movies; and yes, I charge a nominal fee of $.98 per night for rentals.
Events
DRIVE Completion - 1/16 at your desk.