Benjamin Lyon

Experience

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  Barnes & Noble, Inc.

  Jun 2000 - Jul 2002

  Retail Supervisor
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  Seminole County Public Schools

  Aug 2002 - May 2005

  Teacher

  • Created and implemented lesson plans for a variety of learning styles • Coordinated central teaching philosophy of various teachers

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  Cook County Treasurer's Office

  Jul 2005 - May 2007

  Business Manager

  • Supervised and participated in a number of public functions including organization and outreach of annual tax auctions and collections• Managed employees of legal refund department

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  Kaplan Higher Education

  Jul 2007 - Nov 2014

  Director and Counsel

  • Served as primary state and local government point of contact for 72 post-secondary institutions located within 39 states• Ensured positive relationships are maintained with state agencies during a period of increased regulatory and media scrutiny for sector • Coordinate with lobbyists to draft model legislation and implement legislative strategy • Strategically engaged and managed outside counsel on regulatory compliance issues• Conducted internal investigation and remediation for purposes of responding to U.S. Congressional inquiry Show less

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  Adler University

  Nov 2014 - now

  Director of Compliance

  • Created compliance department at private non-profit university. • Maintained oversight over Federal and State rules and regulations by ensuring compliance with existing requirements and monitor developments.• Drafted policies covering a wide array of topics relating to Higher Education compliance. Conducted training to University on policies and ensure policies are implemented in a timely and effective manner.• Responsible for managing all litigation involving current and former students. Use litigation experience to modify and improve existing policies and procedures. Show less