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Mark Gebhart

Columbus,OH

Summary

Accomplished Manager successfully orchestrating operations and leading employees. Robust background encompassing problem resolution, business development and customer relations. Thrives in competitive markets with unsurpassed drive, passion and commitment to exceeding expectations in customer satisfaction, revenue and cost controls.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Strategy

Scotts Miracle-Gro
Marysville, OH
03.2016 - Current
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across all departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Project management across various departments including Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement and Marketing Services to maximize agility and performance.
  • Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
  • Assessed supplier quality and cost in various cost centers to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.

Scientist

Scotts Miracle-Gro
Marysville, OH
06.2006 - 03.2016
  • Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
  • Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities and determining best path to resolution.
  • Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems.
  • Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting including designing new testing facilities and methods.
  • Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.

Lab Technician

Ohio Seed Improvement Association
Dublin, OH
12.1997 - 06.2006
  • Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Identified diseases and genes present in seed samples and cultivated them to support clinical diagnostics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agronomy

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

MBA - Business Administration

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Creative Thinking
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Creative Idea Development
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Project Coordination
  • Team Leadership
  • Content Development
  • Audience Engagement

Timeline

Manager, Strategy

Scotts Miracle-Gro
03.2016 - Current

Scientist

Scotts Miracle-Gro
06.2006 - 03.2016

Lab Technician

Ohio Seed Improvement Association
12.1997 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Science - Agronomy

The Ohio State University

MBA - Business Administration

Ashland University
Mark Gebhart