The Franklin Institute
Marco Matta is an experienced professional with a diverse background in sales, customer service, and event management. Currently serving as a salesman at John Vena, Inc. since November 2008, Marco specializes in selling wholesale specialty fruits, vegetables, and herbs to various industry venues. Concurrently, Marco has been an Event Guide/Host in the Sales and Catering Department at The Franklin Institute since March 2003, managing events and assisting guests. Previous roles include Operations Manager at The Franklin Institute, a Packing/Shipping and Customer Service Representative at iSold It, and a Sorter/Truck Loader at FedEx, among others. Marco holds a diploma in Food Service from Orleans Technical Institute and a diploma in Business Administration from Thomas Edison High School.
The Franklin Institute
Founded in honor of Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the oldest and premier centers of science education and development in the United States. It also houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. Permanent exhibits in The Franklin Institute include The Giant Heart, Your Brain, The Franklin Air Show, Electricity, Changing Earth, SportsZone, Space Command, Sir Isaac's Loft and Amazing Machine. The Franklin Institute also is home to The Tuttleman IMAX® Theater and the Fels Planetarium.