Marlon Trone

Marlon Trone, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning various organizations and roles. Marlon is currently serving as the Senior Director of Disaster Operations at Operation HOPE. Prior to that, they worked as the Executive Director at the American Red Cross from December 2018 to October 2022. Marlon also had experience in the education sector, working as the Office of Advancement for Annual Programs at Georgia Gwinnett College in 2018 and as a Teacher at Terraboone Parish School Board from 2000 to 2003.

In addition, Marlon held leadership positions at the Atlanta Police Foundation, where they served as the Vice President of Programs from 2015 to 2017 and as the Programs Manager from January 2015 to October 2015. Marlon was responsible for overseeing the development, management, and assessment of various programs for the Atlanta Police Department and the City of Atlanta.

Marlon's involvement in nonprofit organizations includes being the Campaign Manager at United Way of Greater Atlanta in 2014 and the Executive Director at the Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc from 2004 to 2014.

Furthermore, Marlon has demonstrated entrepreneurial skills by founding Kids Acquiring Real-life Education, Inc - KARE 4 Kidz, Inc. in 2002. This organization provided arts and prevention programs to at-risk youth, serving more than 200 students annually. Marlon managed various aspects of the organization, including budgets, accounting, payroll, scheduling, fundraising, and grant writing.

Earlier in their career, Marlon worked as a Web Designer/Communications Assistant at Southern States Police Benevolent Association from 2003 to 2004.

Overall, Marlon Trone's work experience showcases their expertise in disaster operations, nonprofit management, education, and entrepreneurship.

Marlon Trone, MBA attended Mercer University - Stetson School of Business and Economics from 2011 to 2012, where they completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in International Business/Marketing. Subsequently, they pursued a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Nova Southeastern University from 2013 to 2015. In 1991, Marlon Trone completed their undergraduate studies at The University of Alabama, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. The specific field of study for their bachelor's degree is not provided.