“It was a privilege and a pleasure to work with Marlon for more than two years as my direct manager. He exemplified Microsoft’s model-coach-care values in every aspect of his work and leadership. He was the best people manager I have worked with in my 20+ year career, and I know many other on our team felt the same way. Marlon always supported me and encouraged me to do the right thing, even when it was challenging or unpopular. He also coached me on how to navigate Microsoft’s culture and opportunities, and helped me grow professionally and personally. He was attentive to my aspirations and interests, and whenever a suitable opportunity arose, he made sure to present it to me and give me the choice to pursue it. He was genuinely invested in his team members' success, well-being and happiness. Marlon also demonstrated a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion within our organization including spearheading several initiatives, such as the monthly D&I newsletter. He also fostered a culture of respect, collaboration, and innovation among us. Marlon is not only a great manager, but also a great leader and a great person. I learned a lot from him and I hope to work with him again in the future.”
About
As a seasoned and proven Management, Sales, Delivery and Consulting Leader, I've spent…
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Education
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Rochester Institute of Technology
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Activities and Societies: - NSBE - Naional Society of Black Engineers (Registered Member) SHPE - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (Registered Member) Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. Omega Chapter (President) CSA - Caribbean Students Association at RIT (President) LASA - Latin American Student Association at RIT (Member) RIT Lifeguards and Swim Instructors (Volunteer)
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Activities and Societies: Activities: Peer Mediation & Tutoring Sports: Football (Soccer), Track (Distance), Handball (Team Captain), Swimming (Team Captain)
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Joris Endowed Scholarship Foundation
Rochester Institute of Technology
- Present 5 months
Education
Established a 6 figure scholarship endowment for the ALANA population of students seeking/needing additional financial support.
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Advisory Board Member
Level Up Algo
- Present 3 years 9 months
Economic Empowerment
Serve on the Boards of Advisors for Level Up Algo. Advisor to the CEO and COO.
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Blacks @ Microsoft World Wide Executive Board
Microsoft
- 2 years
Education
Employee Resource Group
Led World Wide Career Development Initiatives and Programs (Elected Yr 1)
Led World Wide Affiliates' Alignment and Onboarding (Elected Yr 2) -
Advisory Board Member
WONDER OF WOMEN INTERNATIONAL PC
- 1 year
Health
Served on the Board of Advisors for WoW (charitable donations / fund raising) and volunteered at the gallery launch in Seattle.
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Non Profit Fundraising Volunteer
Its Cool To Be Smart
- Present 1 year 2 months
Education
Speaker | Help to raise funds for the EDGE Foundation and parent co and sponsor of It's C.O.O.L. to be S.M.A.R.T
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Volunteer / MSFT local POC
Charlotte Symphony
- 1 year 1 month
Arts and Culture
Worked with the Microsoft Charlotte Campus site Director and the CSO Business Development Manager to arrange and coordinate events for the Queens of Soul Concert.
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Director Board Member
Arlington HOA Board
- 3 years 2 months
Economic Empowerment
Implemented and enforced HOA policies, Community Benefits and acted as the 3rd party vendor and sourcing lead.
Honors & Awards
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COE 100% Attainment
Microsoft Corporation
Circle of Excellence (COE) Office: Award for those folks achieving 100% or more of their financial (sales- new work sold), delivery (work) and Invoiced (billed and collected) target for a given fiscal year.
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Microsoft Leader Bench
Microsoft
Selected as top 4% of company high potential employees for a multi year immersive training and cultivation program for current leadership.
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Microsoft Emerging Leader Bench
Microsoft
Selected as top 4% of company high potential employees for a multi year immersive training and cultivation program for future leadership.
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Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award
Microsoft
Services Organizational Perfromance Award
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Customer Partner Experience (CPE) Star
Microsoft
Practice Level Award for Outstanding Customer Satisfaction
Languages
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Spanish
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Patois
Professional working proficiency
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ASL
Limited working proficiency
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Recommendations received
10 people have recommended Marlon D.
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