Mark Johnson - info(at)rfidtribe.com

Current

President at Big Spark Media
President and CEO at RFID Tribe

Past

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Exel North American Logistics, Inc.
Chief of Operations - Network Applications Division at Alcatel
Director of Finance and Administration - Cellular Switch Division at Alcatel

Finance Manager - Mobile Computing Division at Texas Instruments
Business Unit Controller - Printer Division at Texas Instruments
Senior Financial Analyst - Information Technology Group at Texas Instruments
Financial Planning Manager - Software Division at Texas Instruments
Financial Analyst at Texas Instruments
Mark Johnson Affiliations and Boards at RFID Tribe
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Education

Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas)
The University of Texas at Austin

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108 connections

Industry

Wireless

Websites

Mark Johnson - info(at)rfidtribe.com’s Summary

Mark Johnson, RFID Tribe President, has served in leadership roles as CFO and COO for software, information technology, consumer electronics, telecommunications and supply chain businesses at Texas Instruments, Alcatel and DHL. Mark advises companies in the technology space and frequently presents at conferences focused on RFID and sensor technology.

Proven leadership in dynamic Fortune 500 international businesses including software, information technology, communications, consumer electronics, RFID, manufacturing and logistics. Successful in creating shareholder value and in leading executive teams to adopt effective strategies that achieve positive results.

Contact Mark Johnson at info[at]rfidtribe.com

Mark Johnson - info(at)rfidtribe.com’s Specialties:

Entrepreneur, results-oriented executive, business building, business turnaround, profit improvement, cashflow optimization, strategy, negotiations. RFID, RFID applications, active, passive, RFID Healthcare, RFID supply chain, RFID asset management, RFID security, RFID access, RFID payments, near field communications, NFC, RTLS, autoID, EPC, EPCglobal, electronic product code, wireless, mobile, mobility.

Mark Johnson - info(at)rfidtribe.com’s Experience

President

Big Spark Media

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Graphic Design industry)

June 2008 — Present (4 months)

Big Spark Media - web development | graphic design | marketing

We specialize in designing strong, creative pieces that deliver your key marketing message to your customers in a way that is striking and memorable. We oversee everything from the initial design concept, through art direction, copy writing, photo shoots, and print production, making your job easier.

www.bigsparkmedia.com

Big Spark Media - Ignition for Your Organization!
President and CEO

RFID Tribe

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Wireless industry)

2004 — Present (4 years)

Plano, Texas
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RFID Tribe, a global organization with local chapters, is the world's association for RFID (radio frequency identification) professionals. The group of industry experts collaborates on RFID and sensor technology, standards, venture capital, legislation, products, applications, industry trends, people and events. RFID Tribe serves as an engine for ideas, people and capital.

www.rfidtribe.org

RFID Tribe - Where the World's RFID Community Shares Ideas

RFID Tribe - The World's Association for RFID Professionals

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Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Exel North American Logistics, Inc.

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

2002 — 2003 (1 year)

Irving, Texas
Chief financial officer for the $200 million US subsidiary of a multinational supply chain and distribution firm. Reported to subsidiary president. Led 55 employees in finance, accounting, tax, real estate, legal and risk management. Corporate officer responsible for 401K plan and employee health plans.
DHL acquired Exel in 2005.
Chief of Operations - Network Applications Division

Alcatel

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; ALA; Telecommunications industry)

1998 — 2001 (3 years)

Plano, Texas
Chief operating officer for $100 million worldwide division providing software, systems and professional services for processing telecommunications network traffic. Reported to division president. Led business planning, program management, logistics, production planning, modeling, pricing, proposals, contract negotiations, finance and risk management.
* Engineered financial turnaround and grew business. Improved annual cash flow $65 million focusing on pricing strategies, proposal processes, expense management and asset control.
* Created new process for matching unit demand/supply. Resulted in optimizing a $40 million material requirements plan (MRP), reduced manufacturing variability and reduced inventory by $10 million.
Director of Finance and Administration - Cellular Switch Division

Alcatel

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; ALA; Telecommunications industry)

1997 — 1998 (1 year)

Plano, Texas
Chief financial officer and business services manager for $250 million worldwide business providing analog cellular, digital cellular and wireless local loop switching solutions to cellular telephone operating companies. Reported to division president.
* Designed/managed customer support call center to improve customer order resolution process. Result was a 40% reduction in cycle time for issue resolution and customer service improvement.
* Created innovative team based incentive plans to motivate 120 employees on new product design teams. Resulted in a 20% improvement in product time-to-market and an 11% improvement in product quality.
* Implemented Oracle-based order management process. Used activity metrics to drive order entry cycle time improvements.
Finance Manager - Mobile Computing Division

Texas Instruments

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; TXN; Consumer Electronics industry)

1996 — 1997 (1 year)

Temple, Texas
Financial controller for $200 million worldwide notebook computer manufacturing business. Reported to division president.
*Developed product life cycle model and design-to-margin model. Inserted models into business processes resulting in an increased focus on key new product development metrics – time-to-market and price-to-functionality. Conducted product life cycle benchmarking study with twenty firms.
* Created product cost roll up process by automating the bill of materials. Improved product cost forecast from +/- 10% accuracy to within +/- 1% accuracy.
* Designed/implemented worldwide product volume financial database. Volume data used to quickly assess financial implications of changes in volume and product mix, to drive production and to assess retail distribution channel needs.
* Managed and mentored Financial Development Program employees (MBA graduates and CPA’s rotating through Texas Instruments’ businesses).
Business Unit Controller - Printer Division

Texas Instruments

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; TXN; Consumer Electronics industry)

1994 — 1996 (2 years)

Temple, Texas
Financial controller for $200 million worldwide printer business creating, manufacturing and marketing laser, inkjet and dot matrix printers. Reported to division president.
* Championed financial turnaround while growing business. Led management team to improve annual cash flow $40 million through market pricing, expense management and asset control.
* Created new process for matching unit demand/supply. Resulted in optimizing a $140 million material requirements plan (MRP), reduced manufacturing variability and reduced inventory by $16 million while allowing the business to grow.
* Successfully acquired and integrated a $10 million Swedish firm to fill a product gap.
* Managed $35 million annual currency hedging activities to minimize currency based business risk.
Senior Financial Analyst - Information Technology Group

Texas Instruments

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; TXN; Information Technology and Services industry)

1992 — 1994 (2 years)

Plano, Texas
* Conducted consolidation and analysis for $1.2 billion worldwide Information Technology Group business unit - worldwide consolidations, budget analysis, currency/exchange rate risk analysis.
* Created strategic business plans for business units working with their senior management teams. Resulted in change in business vision, focus on new strategies and investments redirection.
Financial Planning Manager - Software Division

Texas Instruments

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; TXN; Computer Software industry)

1988 — 1992 (4 years)

Plano, Texas
Created financial planning/reporting business model for startup business. Instrumental in rapidly growing the business from $34 million to $244 million (a 93% compound annual growth rate) expanding to 25 countries over three years. Planning and reporting model key tool in achieving profitable growth each year.
Financial Analyst

Texas Instruments

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TXN; Semiconductors industry)

1984 — 1988 (4 years)
Mark Johnson Affiliations and Boards

RFID Tribe

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

January 1984 — January 1984 (1 month)

Professional Affiliations:
RFID Tribe - The World's Association for RFID Professionals
Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG)
Financial Executives International (FEI)

Business Boards:
RFID Tribe, Plano, TX (2004-Present)
Chairman of the Board

International RFID Technology Center, Frisco, TX (2004-2006)
Advisory Board

Community Service:
Stonewood Glen HOA, Inc. Plano, TX (2001-2006)
Board of Directors

Parkway Hills Church, Plano, TX (1998-Present)
Deacon and Youth Bible Study Leader

NeedHim National Media Outreach, Dallas, TX (2000-2005)
Call center volunteer

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Dallas (1985-1990)
Big Brother volunteer

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Texas (1981-1984)
Big Brother volunteer

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Contact Information

Mark Johnson Contact Info

(Privately Held; Myself Only; Information Services industry)

January 1983 — January 1983 (1 month)

Primary phone 214.808.1352
skype phone rfidtribe
info[at]rfidtribe.com

Mark Johnson - info(at)rfidtribe.com’s Education

Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas)

MBA, Marketing, 1991 — 1994
The University of Texas at Austin

BBA, Finance, 1980 — 1984

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