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Marquis Parker
Chicago, IL
Vice President, Aon Corporation
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About Me

Marquis Parker is a business strategist, coach, advisor, mentor, and award-winning blogger on topics of MBA student life and admissions, careers, and business concepts. He has experience in formulating strategies and analyzing mission critical issues for companies ranging from governmental and public sector entities to global private sector organizations.

Throughout his career, he has acquired a broad set of educational and career experiences grounded in Business, Strategy, Technology, Private Equity, and Education. In addition, Marquis serves as an advisor and/or Board member to several small businesses and non-profit organizations, including McRae's Foods, Drop the Chalk, The Friends of Sinai Children's Hospital, and Higher Praise Ministries.

Marquis holds an A.B. in Computer Science from Princeton University, an M.B.A. and M.A. in Education from Stanford University, and a M.S. in Management of Information Technology from the University of Virginia.

Work History

  • Marquis Parker Enterprises, LLC
  • President
  • October 2009 to Present
  • Independent consultancy offering a range of business services, admissions advisory (MBA and undergraduate), career coaching/advisory, and career visioning services (http://www.marquisparker.com/services)

  • Aon Corporation
  • Vice President, Office of the CEO
  • June 2011 to Present
  • McKinsey & Company
  • Management Consultant
  • August 2006 to December 2008
  • Aon Hewitt
  • Assistant Vice President of Global Strategy
  • April 2010 to January 2011
  • Waterstone Group Holdings
  • Manager
  • December 2008 to April 2010
  • Aon Risk Solutions
  • Vice President of Global Strategy
  • Febuary 2011 to June 2011

Education

  • Stanford Graduate School of Business
  • Master of Business Administration, General Management
  • 2004 - 2006
  • Stanford University School of Education
  • Master of Arts, Education
  • 2004 - 2006
  • University of Virginia
  • Master of Science, Management of Information Technology
  • 2002 - 2003
  • Princeton University
  • Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science
  • 1995 - 1999
Favorite Quote
"Never get too busy making a living that you forget to make a life" -Unknown

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Mike Ambassador Bruny
Jesse Shy
Brett Kunsch
Anne Sutton
Ryan Paugh
Derrick Idleburg Jr.
Eric Sforza
Patrick Mullaney
Sarah Peck
Amanda Gunter

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Amanda Gunter
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