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Joined: 26 Oct 2020
Posts: 20
Given Kudos: 3
Location: India
Concentration: Strategy, Marketing
GPA: 4
Which B schools should I target?
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12 Dec 2020, 07:47
Hi Everyone,
I want to know which B schools should I be targeting & when? Request the experts to weigh in:
Post MBA goals:
Short term: Consultancy with MBB
Long term: FAANG (Marketing & strategy)
Geography change: USA/London
I only want to aim for 1 yr MBA programs as I've completed an Indian MBA (equivalent to MiM in India's top B schools)
Indian
Female
26
High school: 10/10 CGPA 2010 grad
Sr High school: 93% Aggregate (science) 2012 grad
Grad: Tier 1 engineering college (Non IIT, Non NIT) in biotechnology 7.1/10 absolute grading,2016
Post grad: IIM A/B/C/L (India's top 4 B schools) in Agrobusiness management 5.5 on relative grading scale 2018
Work ex (only post IIM MBA) 2.5 yrs overall
1 yr as group leadership associate (internal consultant) with India's Biggest conglomerate in the following 3 projects.
All 3 companies are of the same conglomerate & I worked here on stint rotations
1. Branding & Marketing Manager: B2B Fibre company, Mumbai (4 months)
Launched a new category, did GTM planning & execution for the category, handled PR, Media, Social Media etc. Worked with national celebrities for the launch
2. Digital Marketing Manager, Payments Bank, Fintech industry, Mumbai (4 months)
Scaled up paid digital marketing efforts for two apps of the company via affiliate marketing, referral programs, SEO, SEM etc
3. Demand Planning Manager, World's biggest aluminum manufacturer, Atlanta (USA) (4 months)
Worked on reducing the demand variance in the supply chain for the can manufacturing team, handled key accounts like Pepsico, Ball etc.
Brand Marketing Manager, India's biggest premium apparel Mens brand (1.5 yrs) , Based in India
Worked on advertising campaigns, social media marketing, SEO, SEM, Campaign launches, store launches, retail management, Ecommerce scale up, PR & Celebrity management. Drove All aspects of Media, Social Media, Marketing, Branding for the lifestyle brand. Was SPOC for all advertising agencies, PR, Media, Print houses, Ecommerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart (Walmart)etc.
Current role: Business development manager, Fashion & Lifestyle category, Amazon Advertising, Based in India.
Just started this role. Got a 100% hike, promotion. The role typically goes to people with 4-5 years of experience while I only have 2.5 yrs
Extra curriculars:
Trained vocalist.
Self taught dancer (contemporary dance form, Bollywood, Bhangra)
Trained Keyboard player, Learning guitar
Volunteering
National Service Scheme Cadet (School)
Associated with Red Cross as fundraising volunteer (School)
Associated with NGOs focused on child education as a volunteer (College)
Highly passionate about Women's & Child education issues
Helped 150+ students from lesser fortunate backgrounds with soft skills like interviews, grooming, presentation skills to crack Job interviews, B school admissions etc.
GMAT Score (yet to take): current performance 700+, have a month to go for the actual GMAT Targeting 720 Min, expecting 740 Max.
Languages:
Hindi
English
Punjabi
Italian (beginner)