Mark Lyons Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

• Green Thumb at Your Service is a garden coaching service. It's mission is to inspire people to become independently healthy by coaching them on how to grow their own food.Classes and Seminars
• My complete class schedule is available here in the Summary section of my LinkedIn ProfileContact me at 847-809-5341 or mark@greenthumbatyourservice.com

Mark Lyons Music encompasses all of my musical endeavors including, but not limited to, my solo musical performances, my duets with my singing partner Jean Adaskavech, and any other on-stage or on-film appearances.As a solo performer, I play guitar, ukulele, and washboard, and I specialize in out-of-the ordinary tunes (also known as songs that haven't been.

US

• The largest high school district in Illinois with nearly 12,000 students in its five high schools and two alternative high schools.
• Managed classroom instruction in the absence of the regular teachers and teacher assistants, which assisted the students in staying on schedule with the planned curriculums

Palatine, IL, US

• The second largest elementary district in Illinois with more than 11,000 pre-K through 8th grade students
• Managed classroom instruction in the absence of the regular teachers and teacher assistants, which assisted the students in staying on schedule with the planned curriculums

Rosemont, IL, US

• One of the nation's largest distributors of food and beverage products to foodservice entities all across the United States.Consultant, Business Development (Contract, 2019 -- 2020)
• Reviewed, edited and approved over 100 product specifications and ensured that their nutritional data matched their product labels. As a result, category and assistant category managers had a base grounded in current.
• Provided online training to ten vendor partners, walking them through how to fill out spec data in US Foods' Product Lifecycle Management system. As a result, specs are returned quicker, with more accurate information.

Toronto, ON, CA

• A global leader in prepared potato products and appetizers.Consultant, Business Development (Contract, 2019 -- 2020)
• Reviewed nutrition labels of over 100 SKUs of US-sold products. Completed Material Change Authorization Forms in Excel, routed them through SharePoint to the appropriate people, and reminded them when their approvals.
• Created spreadsheet of SKU image data using information from GS1, a worldwide system that houses GTIN numbers and UPC codes. Results pointed out which SKUs were lacking the correct number of images, allowing management.

Bannockburn, Illinois, US

• Worldwide compliance company, specializing in collecting and disposing regulated substances, such as medical waste and sharps, pharmaceuticals, hazardous waste, and providing services for recalled and expired.
• Took on a huge backlog of invoices; logged in Excel, sent the invoices to accounts payable, and reduced the backlog in our inbox from 400 to approximately 250.
• Created a Word document which streamlined invoice logging and reduced logging time.

Nashville, Tennessee, US

• BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS, BLOOMINGDALE, IL (Contract, 2016 -- 2017)Worldwide manufacturer of tire and rubber products, and purchaser and distributor of auto partsProcurement Analyst (Contract, 2016 -- 2017)
• Reviewed, analyzed, and released for payment over 300 past due invoices using JDA, Lawson, and SAP, which allowed Bridgestone to make payment to major suppliers and prevented disruptions of the supply chain
• Developed an improved reporting tool which more clearly articulated which invoices were becoming past due

Chicago, IL, US

• Created and managed UPC's, GTIN's, and manufacturing protocols in SAP-ECC and SAP-MDM to support Kraft's Beverage, Planters, Cheese & Dairy, and Oscar Meyer business units. (Note: This was originally a ten-month.
• Reviewed and corrected specifications in SAP for over 100 Capri Sun and Kool-Aid products; provided updated information to the plant that helped them to manufacture the product with the correct dimensions and weights.
• Updated codes in SAP for a Mio product that had the same UPC as a Log Cabin product; sent new codes and product information to plant in a timely manner that helped to keep a critical product launch on schedule.
• Trained and coached Product Commercialization Managers and new Data Stewards on using the various functions in SAP (MDM and ECC platforms), which resulted in fewer mistakes and greater efficiency in activating new.

Waltham, MA, US

• Project Consultant (2011)
• Reviewed and cleaned up data from over 10,000 SKUs of product; results helped the E-Business Group to create a more accurate and efficient online ordering system.

Chatham, Illinois, US

Delivered presentations on job searching, networking, resume writing, branding, and interviewing as part of workNet's Employment Power Workshop

• (Note: this was originally a two-week assignment, but after one week, I was asked to stay "until further notice." In total, I was there for close to two years!)
• Developed a series of formulary cards for a conversion of the Carolinas Health Care System from Abbott to Nestle HealthCare Nutrition. Provided easy-to-use cards in a timely manner earning the praise of both the.
• Processed requests from hospitals for formulary cards; reduced response time by 10%.

London, England, GB

• Conducted in-depth fact-finding interviews with marketing and construction executives at the headquarters of major chain restaurants. Successfully gathered information that helped the client make go-to-market decisions.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Manager (2007 – 2008)
• Managed a $190,000 study on the pistachio market for a major client; study results and recommendations helped clients develop strategies to better market their pistachios to the foodservice market.
• Conducted due diligence for JP Morgan Chase which contributed to their decision to acquire Aramark.
• Presented industry overviews three times per year at International Foodservice Manufacturing Association’s Foodservice Fundamentals meetings.Senior Consultant (2004 – 2007)
• Lead editor on a monthly newsletter for General Mills’ Foodservice and Bakery Division which provided timely information on the foodservice and bakery channel that could potentially impact their business.
• Conducted a detailed study of the European, Japanese, and US vending industry for Pepsico; results provided Pepsico with insights and ideas for improved marketing through the vending channel. Consultant (2001 – 2004)

• Organized and presented information for a US Customs audit; results simplified auditing procedures, shortened the process and eliminated penalty fees.
• Developed improved database of customs information; results improved communication of product information for international shipments.

• Pricing and Formulation Project Leader (1995 – 2000)
• Developed documented database of 300 commodity nutrient standards for animal feeds; results increased efficiency of commodity economic studies and improved nutritional accuracy of animal feeds.
• Researched competing feed formulation systems; recommended action that resulted in an upgrade to a more economical system.
• Conducted economic studies on over 20 commodities and determined potential cost savings. Results assisted plant managers in making sound commodity purchasing decisions.Resource Formulation Project Leader (1992 – 1995)
• Performed over 100 test runs of feed-management system; recommended modifications that helped designers correct anomalies and increase feed sales by 5% annually.
• Presented data from special studies to regional managers and research scientists; results improved understanding of departmental procedures and practices.Formulation Project Leader (1989 – 1992)

Ms, Animal Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Animal Sciences

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