Mark Salupen
When people hear my name for the first time, they tell me my name reminds them of the WWE wrestler Mark Henry – I never hear the end of it. While I'm not exactly the 6'4" 400lb fighter that they expect, my inner-fighter resides in my passion for showcasing the importance of representation within media.
Faceting myself with experience in the fields of public relations, editorial work, and customer engagement, I acknowledge the importance of working alongside people of all backgrounds in ensuring that the work environment is built upon support for one another.
Interning under Public Relations for culture-based organizations, like PAA, and working on a fashion magazine project which touches upon social issues, like colorism, beauty standards, and sustainability, have both been means for me to contend to beliefs that I value and that I hope to apply in comprising a brand’s framework in the future. I hope to facilitate a community where these values are at the forefront in company’s hearts; I endeavor to help in representing a belief system where both workers and audiences alike can feel represented.
I am actively searching for an internship opportunity in various fields of entertainment (i.e. fashion, animation, editorial, social media, or video games) for Spring 2020 & Summer 2020. Feel free to reach out if you feel that I can be of help!