Mel B.

Mel B.

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ICF-Certified Coach | Unlock Your Career Confidence & Momentum

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Studied at New York University

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Admissions Committee at The University of Texas at Austin

Available Tuesday at 8:30 AM UTC

Usually responds within 12 hours

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Mel's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $150/hr

Get help with Interview Prep, Career Planning, and .

Mel also coaches for Leadership Coaching, Master’s Programs, Communication & Public Speaking, and College. View all.

Mel’s Career Coaching Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Vice President

20+ people coached for Career Coaching

Over the course of my career, I’ve coached and mentored hundreds of professionals as they navigated career pivots, promotions, and transitions. My background includes recruiting, hiring, and program leadership at top universities, as well as building my own coaching practice where I empower women to achieve their goals. As an ICF-Certified Coach, I specialize in helping clients articulate their unique value, build confidence, and prepare for high-stakes opportunities. Whether you’re seeking clarity in your next step or momentum toward a big career move, I’ll partner with you to make sure your story and skills stand out.

Mel can help with:

Interview Prep

Career Planning

Cover Letters

Professional Networking

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Leadership

Job Search Strategies

General Exploration

Mel also coaches for Leadership Coaching, Master’s Programs, Communication & Public Speaking, and College. View all.

About Mel

With a decade of experience in university enrollment departments, college acceptance has been an integral part of my story. My passion for connecting with and empowering students stems from my experience working in both admissions and visitor experience at Stanford University, The University of Texas at Austin, and New York University. Most notably, two of my experiences have prepared me well to coach you: 1. Working in The University of Texas at Austin's undergraduate admissions office - I recruited students, read admissions applications and supported the office in making admissions decisions. I know what it takes to stand out as an applicant. 2. Receiving my graduate degree in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting from New York University - I gained skills that set me apart as a coach due to the ways that I challenge and empower my coachees in reaching their dreams. I grew up in the US and am based in the UAE. I am a proud graduate of New York University, the University of Georgia, and Clemson University (and am a huge college football fan!).

Why do I coach?

Being coached has changed my life, and I am confident it will change yours. For me, working with a coach has given me the motivation to know that I will achieve my goals. I'm excited to combine my knowledge of admissions + experience as a two time graduate student + experience as a coach to support you!

Work Experience

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Founder & CEO

The Mel Baxter Group, LLC

August 2022 - Present

• Built company to empower women through coaching, consulting, team trainings, and speaking engagements • Create and present impactful learning opportunities on subjects such as building rapport, asking more thoughtful questions, reframing mindsets on feedback, and increasing confidence • Coach clients to be more confident in their professional and personal lives

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Assistant Director

New York University

July 2019 - July 2022

• Planned and executed of a broad range of special events and customer service initiatives in the admissions centers at NYU’s Washington Square and Brooklyn Campuses. • Developed and coordinated all virtual information sessions and tours for prospective NYU students • Focused on customer service + visit experience, and find ways to improve service levels through feedback and data • Represented the University as a liaison between campus partners for visitor relations and special events

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Director

The University of Texas at Austin

2015 - 2019

Admissions Committee

• Reviewed applicants for admission; communicated regularly with prospective students, parents and counselors • Communicated university story to audiences of 10-1,000 by delivering thoughtful presentations; increased interest in UT for 92% of prospective students and families in attendance of presentations • Hired, trained, evaluated and supervised 65 university ambassadors and 1 full-time administrator • Created opportunities for university ambassadors to cultivate meaningful relationships with student staff and visitors

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Assistant Director

Stanford University

2014 - 2015

• Oversaw the successful completion of daily, periodic and seasonal Visitor Center operations by the Visitor Center Coordinator and a staff of 90 student guides • Coordinated ongoing training and coaching to ensure excellence and consistency of experience for visitors, as well as professional development for student staff • Served as a Visitor Center liaison with Stanford departments and organizations, and oversaw the role of liaison to outside groups

Education

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New York University

Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting

2020 - 2022

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Clemson University

Masters, Counselor Education

2012 - 2014

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University of Georgia

Bachelors, Communication Studies

2008 - 2012

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