Carlo Alfonso G.
5.0
MBA Coach for high-achieving procrastinators (GSB & HBS Admit, Ex-BCG)
Studied at Duke University
Worked at Boston Consulting Group
Not currently taking new clients
I'm only taking on high-achieving clients who need help over the next two months
Carlo Alfonso’s MBA Qualifications
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
Carlo Alfonso has helped clients get into these schools:
Accepted to Stanford GSB's Deferred Program & Harvard's 2+2 Program, Carlo-Alfonso is the ideal MBA coach for people looking for an accelerated, efficient route to acceptance at top MBA programs. While most coaches recommend 6-10 months of total prep time, he has successfully created a proven framework to study and apply to top programs within 2 months, which he and his clients have utilized. Not only is Carlo-Alfonso's coaching style accelerated & cost-effective for his clients, but he derives joy from taking his clients from ground zero to admission to the top MBA programs. Here is a testimonial from one of his clients: "Carlo-Alfonso was extremely kind, responsive, and helpful! He guided me to my goal score on the GMAT within 6 weeks! Every website I had been researching told me that it would take at least 6 months, which was not the case with Carlo-Alfonso's help. For my “What matters most to you, and why?” essay (i.e., the famous Stanford GSB essay), Carlo-Alfonso helped me brainstorm, iterate, and polish a succinct, personal response. Initially the whole process — taking the GMAT, picking where to apply, and writing essays — was daunting, but with Carlo-Alfonso’s guidance, I was able to successfully, confidently, and calmly navigate my deferred MBA application process."
Carlo Alfonso can help with:
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Ding Analysis
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
About Carlo Alfonso
During Carlo-Alfonso's senior year at Duke, he was at a crossroads with his decision to apply for an MBA: should he fully enjoy his senior year or should he spend 6 months preparing for the GMAT and applying for deferred MBA programs? He ultimately decided to do both by going against the grain. He studied for the GMAT and applied to Stanford GSB & HBS 2+2 within 2 months, so that he could maximize his senior year experience. He was humbly accepted to both GSB and 2+2. At 12 years old during a family trip to Stanford, he told his dad, "I will attend Stanford one day Papa!" His dream came true: Carlo-Alfonso is set to attend Stanford GSB starting in 2025.
Why do I coach?
I coach because most coaches make candidates think that they need to spend 6-10 months prepping for the GMAT and filling out their applications, and I'm not like most coaches. Earning admission for high-achieving candidates should take no more than 2 months and given the success I've had with this framework with myself and my clients, I want to share this framework with as many people as possible. My main goal is to efficiently get you through this process, so that you can enjoy your life outside of work/school and MBA applications. If you are a high-achieving procrastinator, you are in the right place!
Work Experience
Co-Founder, Co-CEO
Blind8
October 2023 - Present
8 Strangers, 1 Table, Countless Stories. Instagram: @Blind8Project Tiktok: @Blind8NYC Hospitality Service
Founder
Stealth Startup
August 2023 - December 2023
• Managed a team of three, overseeing product development, sales, marketing, and financial operations, for a platform facilitating employee PTO planning and savings • Secured a B2B pilot customer and engaged over 100 users in initial product testing, demonstrating effective customer acquisition • Achieved notable milestones: won Founder's Live pitch competition securing $13,000 in credits, and reached final interviews with YCombinator and Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelerator
Associate
Boston Consulting Group
August 2022 - August 2023
• Recognized with 'Top Box' distinction as a first-year associate for exceptional performance & potential, ranking among the top 3 of 80 associates with up to 3 years of experience; selected as one of 5 sophomore GFL interns and ranked top of junior intern class Project 1: Major Office Supply Retail Chain | Focus on Sales, Pricing, Organization • Presented state of enterprise sales business & proposed a sales team reorganization strategy directly to Chief Sales Officer, leading to significant operational improvements and $20M in cost savings • Assumed role of Project Leader on billable case, owning project planning and process management; effectively briefed clients and senior case leadership, while handling all responsibilities of associate • Conducted comprehensive analysis of sales, pricing, and contract data for a $7B enterprise segment, distilling insights for growth opportunities and driving operational efficiencies • Developed and executed a survey to assess enterprise sales team activities; included shadowing and interviewing 3 Key Account Managers for in-depth insights and benchmarking sales team activities against competitors Project 2: Major Office Supply Retail Chain | Focus on Marketing, Sales, Pricing • Orchestrated 4 sales pilots for midmarket customers, transitioning from hi-low to EDLP pricing, leading to a +12.5% sales uplift over a 2 month period • Conducted in-depth analysis of complex historical sales, customer, and market data to establish optimal pricing levels, ensuring data-driven decision-making • Enabled successful execution of pilots through management & training of 50+ sales and marketing stakeholders, aligning execution with strategic objectives and enhancing team capabilities • Established measurement dashboard to track initiative performance against KPIs, saving team 20 hours per week • Directed successful customer rollouts for each pilot, contributing $30M in revenue, achieving 20% of project’s target Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint and +3 skills
Chief Executive Officer
Duke Latinx Business Organization
January 2019 - May 2022
• Recruited over 100 members to organization established to empower Latinx students in business industries • Instituted the LBO Intro to Business (ITB) course to establish a baseline understanding of potential career paths in 5 different industries for underclassmen; 35+ members are currently ITB-certified • Established a robust mentorship program with 50 alumni mentors and 45 upperclassmen mentors • Secured 3 financial sponsorships through the creation of sponsorship packages and several exploratory calls • Planned and ran 20+ firm events to expose members to various opportunities across several industries • Created 3 Affinity Groups and 4 Industry Groups to increase member engagement and plan catered events • Automated 19 internal workflows to increase efficiency in notifying members of recruitment opportunities
Committee Member
Latinx Demands Committee
August 2021 - April 2022
• Assembled first ever committee of 9 representatives from every Latinx cultural, business, and social organization • Co-authored 9 demands of Duke’s administration to address Latinx issues on campus (e.g., faculty representation, etc) • Planned and emceed Latinx Demands Teach-in Event highlighting Latinx experiences and history with 120+ attendees • Led meetings and correspondence with members of administration to facilitate execution of committee’s demands
Education
Duke University
B.S. in Economics
Activities and societies: Duke Latinx Business Organization (LBO), Scale and Coin Business Society (S&C), Duke Mundi, Duke Club Soccer, Intramural Soccer, Intramural Basketball
Stanford Graduate School of Business
MBA
■ Accepted to GSB Deferred and Harvard Business School 2+2 programs with ability to defer up to 4 years
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Overall Rating
5.0
Carlo Alfonso has helped clients get into these schools: