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Mark Hideo Hansen

Salt Lake City

Summary

Executive leader focused on strategic vision, team building, and continuous improvement. Expert in strategic analysis and building collaborative relationships across all levels of organizations. Proven success in navigating complex challenges and achieving operational excellence. Committed to fostering healthy inclusive team cultures.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & CEO

Approximate Experience (AI EdTech)
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • Created a simulated workplace environment that provides access to resume ready work experience for individuals, internships for education partners, and improved hiring processes for employers
  • Individually responsible for the initial product validation, market research, and conceptual design
  • Managed budget, forecasting, and gathered a startup team to launch a successful MVP

CEO, SEI Coding Schools

Strategic Education, Inc.
07.2018 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: A $1 billion higher education company
  • Role progression within a $1 billion higher education company starting as a Vice President of Operations (2017) to President & General Manager (2018) to COO (2021) to CEO (2022)
  • Managed P&L, annual planning, monthly and quarterly KPIs, and an organization of 125 employees
  • Direct management and oversight over product management, curriculum development, academic instructors, admissions, marketing, operations, and student success
  • Tripled revenue in first four years through strategic visioning, M&A, and culture building
  • Oversaw acquisition, integration, and operations for Devmountain, Hackbright, and NYCDA across six locations: NYC, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Dallas, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City
  • Pivoted to a B2B model, securing partnerships with Walmart, United Health Group, and Target, generating $4M in revenue
  • Leveraged enterprise communication skills and experience to implement a shared services with HR, Legal, IT, and Finance using change management principles, project management software, and relationship building
  • Achieved a 90% graduation rate and 80% job placement, outperforming industry averages by more than 30%
  • Executive oversight across all program development and curriculum, including a full redesign and strategic directional shift for B2B and B2C programs, enhancing partner support and driving business growth
  • Developed financial forecasts and models for annual planning and quarterly executive reviews, working closely with finance and accounting
  • Focused on cultural buy-in amid rapid changes, fostering organizational change and commitment to DEI initiatives, creating a productive, inclusive environment
  • Managed B2B contracts through complex negotiations and regulatory requirements
  • Championed commitment to inclusivity initiatives establishing a culture empowering employees to thrive in a healthier, more productive, and respectful work environment
  • Expanded partnership with Walmart from a single pilot to a multi-year, $1.5M contract, boosting organizational reputation and unlocking growth potentials
  • Fostered strong executive partnerships with the parent company, enabling informed decision-making aligned with organizational goals
  • Built employee trust during the M&A process by clearly articulating the vision and guiding staff in adapting to Capella’s policies and practices
  • Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement using key performance metrics, boosting operational efficiency by 30% and accelerating growth
  • A $1 billion higher education company

President & CEO

You-Turn, LLC
01.2009 - 06.2017
  • Delivered regular comprehensive reporting to the board of directors and owners, offering valuable insights, metrics and strategic recommendations, while fostering trust, transparency and alignment
  • Successfully managed product strategy for four products from creation to launch, resulting in a 50% increase in subscriber base and a turn to profitability
  • Addressed a critical organizational gap by establishing transparent and comprehensive reporting mechanisms, mitigating potential risks raised by inadequate communication
  • Identified and capitalized on market opportunities, leveraging market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights to inform strategic decision-making and carry out development initiatives
  • Fostered a culture of accountability and aligned the entire organization with the company mission and objectives, driving increased employee engagement, productivity, and overall performance
  • Created extensive and detailed financial data modeling, effectively balancing customer needs, internal technical capabilities, financial resources and overall business strategy

Education

Masters Business Administration - Operations Data Analysis and Marketing

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
08.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language & Literature

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2003

Skills

  • Collaborative Team Management
  • Problem-Solving Strategy
  • Strategic Marketing Planning
  • Innovative Problem-Solving
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Strategic planning
  • Visionary leadership
  • Team Collaboration
  • Operations management
  • Process improvements

Timeline

Founder & CEO

Approximate Experience (AI EdTech)
11.2023 - 03.2025

CEO, SEI Coding Schools

Strategic Education, Inc.
07.2018 - 11.2023

President & CEO

You-Turn, LLC
01.2009 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language & Literature

University of Utah

Masters Business Administration - Operations Data Analysis and Marketing

University of South Carolina

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