Ray Marks

Ray Marks is the Founder & Principal Recruiter at Marks Connect, an executive recruitment firm based in Austin, Texas.1 He established Marks Connect in September 2018 and has been leading the company since then.1

Professional Background

Ray Marks has extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment, particularly in the technology sector:

• Current Role: As the founder of Marks Connect, Ray specializes in providing comprehensive recruiting services for growing companies, particularly VC-backed software and technology firms.1

• Previous Experience:

  • Director of Talent Acquisition at SnackNation (now Caroo) from March 2015 to August 2018
  • Various roles at H.U.M.A.N. (Helping Unite Mankind And Nutrition) from 2011 to 2014, including Sales Recruiter and Sales Manager
  • Business Development Assistant at Creative Artists Agency from 2007 to 2010

Achievements and Specializations

• Under Ray's leadership, Marks Connect has achieved a 90% success rate of recruited talent surpassing their one-year company anniversaries.1

• The firm specializes in recruiting for various roles including Sales, Implementation, Customer Success, Marketing, People Operations, Product, and more.1

• Ray has worked with notable clients in the PropTech, HealthTech, MarTech, and FinTech sectors.1

• Marks Connect is a preferred recruiting partner for companies like Shopify Plus, Lerer Hippeau, and Hawke Media.1

Education

Ray Marks holds a BA in Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has also studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain.1

Ray's LinkedIn profile showcases his extensive experience in talent acquisition and his success in growing companies through strategic recruitment efforts.