Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson

President at Big Spark Media

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Current
  • President at Big Spark Media
  • President at RFID Tribe
Past
  • Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Exel
  • Chief of Operations - Network Applications Division at Alcatel
  • Director of Finance and Administration - Cellular Switch Division at Alcatel
Education
  • Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas)
  • The University of Texas at Austin
Connections
127 connections
Industry
Marketing and Advertising
Websites

Mark Johnson’s Summary

Mark Johnson, President at Big Spark Media, 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.

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.

www.bigsparkmedia.com

Contact Mark Johnson at info[at]bigsparkmedia.com

Mark Johnson’s Specialties:

Entrepreneur, results-oriented executive, business building, profit improvement, cashflow optimization, strategy, website, web development, graphic design, marketing, internet marketing, web applications, e-commerce, ecommerce, online stores, seo, joomla, negotiations, RFID, RFID applications, active, passive, healthcare, asset management, security, access, payments, near field communications, NFC, RTLS, autoID, EPC, EPCglobal, electronic product code, wireless, mobile, mobility.


Mark Johnson’s Experience

  • President

    Big Spark Media

    (Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    June 2008Present (1 year 2 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

    RFID Tribe

    (Privately Held; Wireless industry)

    2004Present (5 years)

    Plano, Texas
    ..................................................................................................
    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

    ..................................................................................................

  • Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

    Exel

    (Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

    20022003 (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; ALA; Telecommunications industry)

    19982001 (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)

    19971998 (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; TXN; Semiconductors industry)

    19961997 (1 year)

  • Business Unit Controller - Printer Division

    Texas Instruments

    (Public Company; TXN; Semiconductors industry)

    19941996 (2 years)

  • Senior Financial Analyst - Information Technology Group

    Texas Instruments

    (Public Company; TXN; Semiconductors industry)

    19921994 (2 years)

  • Financial Planning Manager - Software Division

    Texas Instruments

    (Public Company; TXN; Semiconductors industry)

    19881992 (4 years)

  • Financial Analyst

    Texas Instruments

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

    19841988 (4 years)

  • Mark Johnson Affiliations and Boards

    RFID Tribe

    (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    January 1984January 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 1983January 1983 (1 month)

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


Mark Johnson’s Education

  • Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas)

    MBA , Marketing , 19911994

  • The University of Texas at Austin

    BBA , Finance , 19801984


Additional Information

Mark Johnson’s Websites:

Mark Johnson’s Interests:

web development, graphic design, marketing, seo, search engine optimization, ecommerce, e-commerce, website design, internet marketing, online stores, clients, customers, digital media, rfid, rtls, epc, epcglobal, rfid, electronic product codes, active rfid, passive rfid, sensors, nfc, near field communications

Mark Johnson’s Groups:

RFID Tribe
Financial Executives International
Financial Executives Networking Group

  •    RFID Tribe
  •    Texas Exes/University of Texas at Austin
  •    RFID Experts
  •    SMU Alumni & Hegi Career Services
  •    RFID Tribe - Montreal Chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - Silicon Valley Chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - Atlanta Chapter
  •    RFID+
  •    RFID Tribe - Boston Chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - Chicago Chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - London Chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - Hong Kong Chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - Bangalore Chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - Mumbai, India Chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - Chennai, India Chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - Pune, India Chapter
  •    Texas Instruments Alumni
  •    RFID Expert
  •    RFID Professional
  •    RTLS
  •    Near Field Communications
  •    RFID Tribe - Austin, Texas Chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - North Carolina chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - Washington DC area chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - West Michigan chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - Brussels chapter
  •    RFID Tribe - Singapore chapter
  •    EPC
  •    RFID.Professionals
  •    MBA Highway | MBA & Recruiter Network

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  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
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