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Mark Dignan

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Proven operations manager with 30+ years of combined leadership in military logistics and education administration. Demonstrated success overseeing multi-million-dollar supply chains, complex budgets, staff development, safety and compliance, and large-scale process improvement. Recognized for exceptional performance in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, driving measurable results through Lean principles, cross-functional collaboration, and high-impact team leadership.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Biology Instructor & Science Department Chair

Leon County Schools
Tallahassee, FL
01.2006 - Current
  • Led daily operations for multiple science departments across Fairview Middle, Rickards High, and Lincoln High Schools, managing budgets, procurement, lab safety, and staff development.
  • Oversaw lab safety training, chemical storage, hazardous material disposal, and full compliance with district and state regulations.
  • Played a key role in planning a $60M school renovation, ensuring the science department’s needs were met while maximizing cost efficiency.
  • Vetted and ordered new science teachers, led hiring panels, and implemented staff development programs that improved overall school performance from D to B ratings in Title I schools.ols.
  • Maintained student pass rates consistently above district and state averages, raising Biology EOC pass rates from 52% to 83%.
  • Collaborated with district leaders to design county-wide Biology curriculum, improving pass rates across the district.
  • Assisted students with individualized learning plans to help them understand difficult topics in biology.
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated a variety of teaching methods including lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory activities.
  • Led monthly meetings order to stay current on changes or updates within the Science Department.

Biology Instructor

Seckinger High School
Buford, GA
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Taught at the nation’s first fully AI-integrated high school, achieving an 86% pass rate that surpassed district benchmarks.
  • Designed AI-enhanced lesson plans to boost student performance and standards mastery.

Pre-IB Biology Instructor & Science Olympiad Coach

Fairview Middle School
Tallahassee, FL
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • Maintained 94–96% pass rates on state Biology exams for three years.
  • Led Science Olympiad teams to regional and state-level awards.
  • Designed curriculum strategies integrating technology and data-driven instruction.

Operations Coordinator

Southeast Tissue Alliance
Tallahassee, FL
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Coordinated recovery, processing, and distribution of donated human tissue in compliance with FDA and AATB standards.
  • Provided donor family support and facilitated multi-agency collaboration with hospitals, funeral homes, and transplant partners.
  • Ensured safe, ethical, and efficient operations in a regulated medical environment.

Staff Sergeant | Supply Chief (3043 MOS)

United States Marine Corps
Worldwide
01.1992 - 01.2002
  • Managed a multi-million-dollar supply and warehousing operation supporting the Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron in Okinawa, Japan.
  • Directed daily operations, supervised supply administration (3043) and warehousing (3051) Marines, maintaining 97% combat readiness under surge conditions with no officer in charge for over a year.
  • Oversaw annual audits and enforced strict safety and inventory protocols; recognized with the Navy Achievement Medal.
  • Conducted daily safety briefings, implemented process improvements, and led high-volume inventory operations.
  • Led teams through rapidly changing priorities and peak demands during deployments, exercises, and training.

Education

National Certification -

American Association of Tissue Banks
01.2001

B.S. - Exercise Sciences

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Budgeting & Resource Allocation
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Performance Metrics & Lean
  • Staff Development & Mentorship
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Surge & High-Volume Operations

Accomplishments

  • Navy Achievement Medal for logistics and operations excellence
  • Marine of the Year, Camp Lejeune, 2nd Force Service Support Group
  • Presidential Award Nominee for Excellence in Science Teaching

Certification

  • Florida Department of Education Teacher Certification - 2030

Timeline

Biology Instructor

Seckinger High School
01.2023 - 06.2024

Senior Biology Instructor & Science Department Chair

Leon County Schools
01.2006 - Current

Pre-IB Biology Instructor & Science Olympiad Coach

Fairview Middle School
01.2006 - 01.2014

Operations Coordinator

Southeast Tissue Alliance
01.2001 - 01.2006

Staff Sergeant | Supply Chief (3043 MOS)

United States Marine Corps
01.1992 - 01.2002

National Certification -

American Association of Tissue Banks

B.S. - Exercise Sciences

Florida State University

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