Kindly evaluate the following profile. Just wanted to get an idea I can make it through with this profile and if there is
any possibility of some scholarship.
Indian Male (31) - Targeting 2021 batch
10th : 93% 12th: 91%
Undergrad : Engineering (7.91/10)
First MBA : Marketing (2.99/4)
GMAT 720 (Q:48, V:40) - Planning a retake in Jan'20
Job profile :
1) Present (3.5 years): Working in FMCG industry for past 3.5 years.
Have managed national category development roles for Food categories (preparing and implementing sales strategy for two of
India's largest food brands).
Currently leading a team of 15 members to drive sales in Modern Trade channel for one of the highest growing markets of
India
2) Brand manager (2 years) : Pharmaceuticals (nutritional supplements)
3) Pre MBA (2 years) : Product development in a Japanese auto-maker. Coordinating with Japanese counterparts to prepare,
evaluate and develop products to optimize vehicle performance
Other interests:
1) Part-time author. Have published book of fiction which is live on Amazon and Flipkart and has sold more than 1000
copies.
2) Was co-founder in a digital marketing start-up during first MBA
3) Passionate about portrait photography. Have my own page of black & white portrait photography
4) have participated and won case study competitions organised by some leading MNCs
5) Assisted a NGO in developing programs to spread awareness of HIV in high risk population areas
6) Sponsor one child from HIV affected family to attend evening classes
Internation exposure:
I have spent 2 years in a Japanese MNC where I had to collaborate with my Japanese counterparts on a daily basis
Post MBA aspirations
1) Joining either a product bases organisation or an e-commerce organisation in business development, strategy or
marketing team
2) Joining a consulting group
Thanks in advance.