
Alexander N.
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Studied at Certified Life Coach Institute

Works at IE business school
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About Alexander
My life and career have spanned continents, industries, and roles, all granting me a unique perspective on the recruitment, hiring, and professional growth components of career development. As a career coach and academic advisor for MBA, Masters, and PhD students grants me unique expertise in supporting young professionals in defining their career paths and optimizing their application and interviewing skills. As a strategist and entrepreneur in marketing and sales roles, I understand the value of self-branding, selling yourself, and communicating in a way that resonates with audiences (and hiring managers!) As an executive and manager in private and non-profit sectors, I am deftly aware of what it takes to success in a variety of business settings and charting a leadership development program. Supplement by BAs in Psychology and Political Science, an MBA in Strategic Management, and MSc in Major Programme Management (all earned with Distinction/Merit), I am committed to continuous growth and remain plugged in to the latest in career and market developments.
Why do I coach?
In personal and professional capacities, I have always felt the greatest sense of pride in seeing students and my teams succeed. I am very much values-led and deeply passionate in enabling others’ success and adopt a GROW (Goals-Reality-Options-Will) coaching model, embodying 3 core values of empathy, empowerment, and equity. Having helped 100s, if not 1,000s, of young professionals secure incredible post-studies employment, promotions, or make pivots (geographical, industrial, or by role), there is nothing as rewarding as receiving the news from a mentee that they were able to take that next big step in their professional life: it's why I've dedicated the second half of my career in offering my insights and expertise to help evermore individuals achieve just that. Having volunteered in numerous developing countries and on student committees, I am particularly driven to further DEI progress, particularly in addressing structural inequities and education challenges.
Work Experience

Career Consultant
IE business school
June 2024 - Present

Senior Associate Director & Career Advisor
IE business school
July 2023 - June 2024

Strategy Consultant
e2c - empowering education consulting, inc.
December 2017 - July 2021
Hiring Manager
Director of Marketing
pruftechnik
January 2019 - December 2019
Hiring Manager
Senior Account Manager
NP Marketing
April 2017 - March 2018
Marketing & Events Manager
Tata Communications
June 2015 - May 2017
Hiring Manager

Strategy & Operations Management Consultant
Ovis Equipments Private, Ltd.
September 2014 - June 2015
Hiring Manager
Program Manager & Lead Academic Advisor
McGill University
April 2010 - September 2013
Admissions Committee
Academic Coordinator
McGill University
May 2007 - April 2010
Admissions Committee

Business Development Manager
HYATT INDUSTRIES, Ltd.
May 2006 - May 2007

Inside Sales Coordinator
HYATT INDUSTRIES, Ltd.
May 2005 - May 2006
Education
University of Leeds
Certificate, Essential Skills for Your Career Development
2025 - 2025
University of California, Santa Cruz
Certificate, The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life
2025 - 2025

Certified Life Coach Institute
Certificate, Certified Professional Life Coach (ICF Approved)
2025 - 2025
Said Business School (Oxford)
Masters of Science (MS), Major Programme Management
2021 - 2023
Admissions Committee Experience
Graduated with Merit Full scholarship recipient 7 committee memberships (Co-Chair, Director, Student Representative) 4 awards won Dissertation topic on stakeholder management strategies used by female leaders to overcome gender issues

HEC Montreal
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategic Management
2013 - 2014
Admissions Committee Experience
Graduated with High Distinction 4 committees (VP, Director, Treasurer) 4 awards Alumni Ambassador
Concordia University
Bachelor's of Arts - BA Honours, Political Science
2000 - 2005
Admissions Committee Experience
3x Honour Roll Graduated with Distinction 1 committee (Student Rep)
Concordia University
Bachelor's of Arts - BA Major, Psychology
2000 - 2005
Admissions Committee Experience
3x Honour Roll Graduated with Distinction 1 committee (Student Rep)
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Overall Rating
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