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Can admits tell their work ex and GMAT scores please
Hi, I received an admit a 12:40 pm today. Offline interview in Delhi on the 20th of Jan.
Sharing my profile here in case it helps anyone. Not sure I can do anything but if you have any questions please feel free to reach out. Here to help in any way I can! :)
India, Female, 27 years old
Pre-MBA Career: Business Strategy, planning and Operations at a D2C International Fashion House
Post-MBA Target Industry: Luxury and Fashion
Post Grad: Communication Design (Fashion Communication) from a Top 3 India Design Schools
GMAT: 690
GPA: 8.2/10
Years of Work Experience: 5.5
Location: New Delhi, India
Notes: I am aiming to continue working in the fashion industry, ideally with global fashion houses, having had some relevant industry exposure through my work experience so far.
WE: Have worked as a journalist at a national newspaper, worked in Marketing in London, and ultimately chose to work in Fashion. My company is D2C and mostly exports internationally. I started working here as an E-Commerce Manager, and multiple promotions later, my last held position is Director of Business Strategy and Planning. I lead all business strategy operations, decide for and allocate all marketing budget, and lead a team of about 18 individuals, aged between 35-60 years of age. In my current tolse, I am usually the 2nd most senior person (after founder and CEO) and handle day-to-day management.
GMAT: 690, Q47, V38, IR8.
International Work-Ex: Have worked in marketing and art direction at a Top 5 marketing agency's London office. Since my company is registered in the States, most stakeholders that I work with on the daily basis are based internationally.
ECs: Country topper for International Commerce Olympiad in highschool. Served as the head girl. Led multiple research projects in College, working in rural areas with different craft communities. Worked on a Coffee Table Book for the Ministry of Textiles, India.
Have been volunteering since 2017 in different multiples: as an animal rescuer, as an educator for students with limited means. During covid, worked with women based in rural areas and trained them in different skills as a way of earning a sustained livelihood. Also work part time with 2 schools, serving as a counsellor for high school students and guiding them through unconventional career paths.
Thank you!