Mark A. Powell

Mark A. Powell, MBA has a diverse range of work experience spanning over multiple industries and roles. Mark A. is currently serving as the Associate Vice President of Admissions at ThriveDX (formerly HackerU), where they are responsible for developing and executing growth initiatives, leading teams, and optimizing conversion rates for partner brands/programs.

Prior to this, Mark was the Vice President of Sales at Platinum Fundraising in 2020, where they oversaw sales strategies and operations. From 2016 to 2020, they held the position of Vice President of Call Center Sales & Operations at :DentalPlans, where they managed the operational functions of a fast-growing e-commerce company and implemented sales strategies.

Before that, Mark served as the Senior Director of Contact Center Operations at Education Dynamics in 2015 and as the Executive Director of Admissions and Channel Development at Kaplan University from 2007 to 2015. In these roles, they managed daily operations, led large teams, and implemented strategies to streamline processes and improve performance.

Mark also has experience as a Sr Operations Manager at PRC from 1997 to 2006, where they directed daily operations and exceeded sales goals. Mark A. began their career in the US Army in 1986 as an Operations NCO, where they created strategic plans, led operations in major military campaigns, and managed soldiers assigned in a battalion.

Overall, Mark A. Powell, MBA has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills throughout their career.

Mark A. Powell, MBA, earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Kaplan University in 2011. Mark A. later completed a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in the same field at Kaplan University in 2013.