Clifford Adams, MBA
About Clifford Adams, MBA
Clifford Adams, MBA, serves as a Regional Sales Executive at Hāpara since 2024. He has a diverse background in sales and education, with previous roles at institutions such as Ashford University and Grand Canyon University.
Work at Hāpara
Clifford Adams has been serving as a Regional Sales Executive at Hāpara since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and client relationships within his designated region. His experience in sales and account management contributes to the company's objectives in the educational technology sector.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Adams held various roles in the education sector. He worked as a Higher Education Account Executive at Ashford University from 2015 to 2017. He also served as an Account Executive at Grand Canyon University from 2020 to 2022, and as an Inside Sales Representative there from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was an Account Executive at Wholesale Warranties from 2017 to 2019, and had a brief tenure as an Account Executive at Newsela in 2022.
Education and Expertise
Clifford Adams holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Grand Canyon University, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the same institution between 2017 and 2019. Earlier, he obtained an Associate's degree in Psychology from San Diego Mesa College, completing his studies there from 2014 to 2017.
Professional Roles in Higher Education
In addition to his sales roles, Adams has experience in university relations. He worked as the Associate Director of University Relations at The Chronicle of Higher Education in 2023. This position involved fostering connections between the publication and educational institutions, further enhancing his expertise in the higher education landscape.