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03 Jun 2016, 14:07
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For anyone who is interested in helping me out - take a look below! Thanks!
Goal: Apply in Round 1 in September of this year to top programs.
GMAT: 720 (Q46, V42)
GPA: 3.86/4.00 (From a top Canadian university - degree in mathematics)
Age: 29 (Would be 30 at Matriculation)
Work Experience:
I have been working for Avanade (An Accenture and Microsoft owned company) for 4.5 years. I started as a developer and after 1.5 years of doing that I transitioned into a business analyst function. All of this time has been spent implementing Dynamics AX (an ERP software) for large scale clients across the US and Canada (I have 3 major projects experience, with extensive travel for the last two). Especially relevant is that my progression has led me down a path of dealing more with the business functions (such as the procurement, sales and project management teams within my clients) and therefore I want to position myself to go work in management consulting after my MBA. (Ideally top 3 consulting, but open to others as well). I'd like to frame my brand as someone who is able to work exceptionally well with others given my diverse background (I am South African born, immigrated with my family to Canada as a teenager). I am also an openly gay professional so that has come into play in several of my relationship building techniques with clients (building trust especially).
I also did two 8-month work terms during my degree (one at IBM as a developer and one at Redback Networks as a documentation and content management specialist).
Extra Curricular:
I volunteered as a case competition coach for my alumni university for 2 years. This again is one of the key experiences that has opened my eyes to world of strategy consulting.
I volunteer with Junior Achievement and Big Brothers, and implemented a strategy for some of the financial/money training that Junior Achievement provides to be incorporated into the after school program I ran for a year with Big Brothers.
Finally I am an avid golfer and played competitively in high school and currently I am volunteering with a junior tour to promote the game to young people.
Thanks again - let me know if you want further information!
Goal: Apply in Round 1 in September of this year to top programs.
GMAT: 720 (Q46, V42)
GPA: 3.86/4.00 (From a top Canadian university - degree in mathematics)
Age: 29 (Would be 30 at Matriculation)
Work Experience:
I have been working for Avanade (An Accenture and Microsoft owned company) for 4.5 years. I started as a developer and after 1.5 years of doing that I transitioned into a business analyst function. All of this time has been spent implementing Dynamics AX (an ERP software) for large scale clients across the US and Canada (I have 3 major projects experience, with extensive travel for the last two). Especially relevant is that my progression has led me down a path of dealing more with the business functions (such as the procurement, sales and project management teams within my clients) and therefore I want to position myself to go work in management consulting after my MBA. (Ideally top 3 consulting, but open to others as well). I'd like to frame my brand as someone who is able to work exceptionally well with others given my diverse background (I am South African born, immigrated with my family to Canada as a teenager). I am also an openly gay professional so that has come into play in several of my relationship building techniques with clients (building trust especially).
I also did two 8-month work terms during my degree (one at IBM as a developer and one at Redback Networks as a documentation and content management specialist).
Extra Curricular:
I volunteered as a case competition coach for my alumni university for 2 years. This again is one of the key experiences that has opened my eyes to world of strategy consulting.
I volunteer with Junior Achievement and Big Brothers, and implemented a strategy for some of the financial/money training that Junior Achievement provides to be incorporated into the after school program I ran for a year with Big Brothers.
Finally I am an avid golfer and played competitively in high school and currently I am volunteering with a junior tour to promote the game to young people.
Thanks again - let me know if you want further information!
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05 Jun 2016, 11:48
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Thank you for your detailed profile overview. Have you also had promotions along the way at work? You have an interesting background and your diversity will help in this process so I recommend targeting top schools. That said, the 720 is below the average for some schools so I suggest you to apply to schools across a range within the top programs. Do you have any preferences for location or program size?
Dartmouth Tuck, MIT Sloan, Kellogg, Columbia, Wharton.
Send me an email to discuss how I can help you. [email protected]
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Scott
05 Jun 2016, 15:55
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Thanks for sharing your profile. I really like your background, from a strong profile on paper to strong diversity position you well to be competitive at the top programs. You seem to have a strong grasp of your positioning which will help as you write your essays and frame your candidacy. Channel the diversity of your experiences within your application package and you should be in good shape. Good Luck!
