Gerard Marrone Email & Phone Number

Little Silver, Nj, Us

Autism MVP is all-volunteer non-profit focused on a single goal of honoring the…Most Valuable Prospective Students to encourage them to be autism-focused professionalsWe create the Most Valuable Programs for educators and therapists, such as the Autism Program Improvement ProjectWe will honor the Most Valuable Partners and foundation sponsors that commit resources to autism education and therapy​We will recognize the Most Valuable Professionals in the autism field, such as our #clearthelists initiative to help fund supplies for special education teachers' classroomsTo date we have:Donated more than $50,000 to annual and endowed scholarship funds for Monmouth University ABA graduate students.Granted $35,000 for the groundbreaking Autism Program Improvement Project at Monmouth.Established a $50,000 endowed scholarship program in 2020 for students in Temple University’s graduate ABA program and a $32,000 scholarship initiative in 2022 with Rutgers University.Created all-volunteer non-profit, wrote mission statement and recruited board members. Donated more than $50,000 to annual and endowed scholarship funds for Monmouth University ABA graduate students. Granted $35,000 for the groundbreaking Autism Program Improvement Project at Monmouth. Established a $50,000 endowed scholarship program in 2020 for students in Temple University’s graduate ABA program and a $32,000 scholarship initiative in 2022 with Rutgers University.Autism MVP

Triball USA Competitive Properties is the umbrella management and properties holding company of all pro & semi-pro competitions and teams across the United States for the emerging mixed-gender sport, Triball®.Triball USA Competitive Properties oversees any securities offerings while regulating all property services including sponsorships, advertising, partnerships, branding, e-commerce, fan access, and digital products.Initiating competition operations with an annual national tournament, the U.S. Triball® Championship will launch in the summer of 2024. Tri The Future™Website: triballchampionship.com

London, London, Gb

Fanzine is sport-tech company that aggregates fans with club-specific apps and websites. With the largest fan communities for the English Premier League, Fanzine is expanding to the US and enhancing the fan experience.

Newark, New Jersey, Us

We are a global stock media platform that unapologetically focuses on people of color.There is so much more to diversity than race, gender, or skin tone. And there is much more to pocstock, than our curated diversity stock library. Consider us your strategic diversity partner. We work alongside your DEI&B, corporate communications, and creative & production teams to help create authentic content, and meaningful conversations that help your teams feel seen, customers feel heard, and followers feel connected to your brand.

Provide consulting services to clients on strategy, business development, social and digital media, new business start-up/launch, partnership marketing and other related topics – see www.marronestrategy.com.Clients have included: Rapid Display, OUTFORM, PodDrop, RN RTL, Websignia, iFlipd, Zotto Sleep, Terraboost Media, Points Group LLC, ICC/Decision Services, Eventive Marketing - Division of Omnicom, SignStorey/CBS OUTERNET, CROSSMARK and SCOTTeVEST.

PodDrop is an in-store discovery experience that allows shoppers to sample new products and connect with brands. As the distinction between online and in-store channels begins to fade, PodDrop is the digital touchpoint that creates engaging relationships between brands and shoppers to boost sales.Unlike traditional sampling where brands lose touch with their consumers once they leave the store, PodDrop collects shopper data to connect physical sampling to the digital world for easy retargeting in the future.

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

SPAR is a +$250MM NASDAQ listed Public Company (SGRP); that provides third-party retail solutions. Joined SPAR to drive business transformation and lead Marketing and all revenue generation activity. Serve as Corporate Officer. • Doubled EBITA and EPS; tripled Operating Income. • YOY Domestic sales increased over 138%. Sales team secured preferred status at Target, Best Buy, Samsung, Claire’s, Dollar Tree, Advance Auto, Dollar General, Aaron’s, Sally’s Beauty, Altria. Developed new sales compensation plan, corporate website, social media plan and all corporate messaging. Involved in M&O activity and represented SPAR as member of Pan-European partnership with Sales Service International (SSI).

Ewing, New Jersey, Us

OCM is the premier website for college students and families. Whether preparing for college or staying in contact across the miles, OCM is ready with university-approved merchandise for campus living, gifting and special campus occasions including move-in, graduation and more.. Best of all, OCM is endorsed by over 900 campuses nationwide, ensuring the “seal of approval” from each campus. We've made college easier and more affordable for over 3,000,000 families. Developed the Partnership Marketing team and drove below the line revenue of over $1.2MM.

Midvale, Utah, Us

Work across three banners - Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy BABY and Harmon stores. Challenged to drive new revenue growth and develop a Shopper Marketing culture. Charged to "think outside the box" and help the organization do the same. • Successfully rolled out national advertising program on shopping carts in the first six months resulting in annual six-figure revenue stream. • Introduced a vendor-funded program to insert samples in outgoing e-commerce packages, generating a high six-figure revenue stream annually. • Managed a full review and RFP for in-store demonstration program resulting in a new approach to in-store demo design, planning and execution. • Created over $2MM in incremental revenue on B-to-B Gift Card Program.• Developed and sold advertising in the first Bridal catalog for the business.• Directed the College business through marketing, business development, field training, communication and business analytics. • Launched first ever college themed website - www.grademyspace.com (no longer active)• Launched first college Bedding Kit Program• Launched in-store advertising program utilizing hand sanitizer stations placed throughout the store• Member of the Store of the Future team where we focused on the best approach for Bed Bath & Beyond to become a true omni-channel retailer.

One of the seven founding members of Women's Professional Soccer. Professional soccer franchise featuring Sky Blue FC, Sky Blue Soccer School and Sky Blue Soccer Community Events. Full P&L responsibility for this professional sports franchise. Had complete responsibility for player signing and negotiation, hiring of team coaching and training staff, front-office and game day staff, marketing. sponsorship sales, ticket sales and operations. Served as Chair of League Business Development & Marketing Committee, as well as an alternate to the Board of Governors. Sky Blue FC won the inaugural league Championship in 2009. WPS league ceased operations in 2011.

Chicago, Il, Us

A leading company in the in-store demonstration business, named 3rd Fastest Growing Company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. Grew company from start-up to acquisition target - company sold in December 2005. Drove top-line revenue to $135MM in five years, while selling and managing a team of 14.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Retail Management And Merchandising

Cx Advisory Board Member