
Melis Cin
MBA admissions & career coaching from HBS grad
Studied at Harvard Business School
Works at Datadog
Available today at 7:00 PM UTC
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Melis's Offerings
Custom hourly · $130/hr
Get help with Application Strategy, Cover Letters, and .
Melis’s MBA Qualifications
10+ people coached for MBA
MBA admissions and recruiting are ultimately storytelling exercises. The strongest candidates aren't always the ones with the most prestigious backgrounds—they're the ones who can clearly articulate their impact, leadership, and future ambitions. You don't need to have cured cancer or founded a unicorn. You need a compelling, authentic story that clearly demonstrates your impact, motivations, and future ambitions. I work with applicants on MBA applications, resumes, interview preparation, and career strategy. Together, we'll identify the experiences that truly differentiate you, craft a cohesive personal story, and position your profile in a way that feels authentic and compelling. Successful applications don't simply list accomplishments—they tell a coherent story that aligns your past experiences, current motivations, and future goals with what a particular school is looking for. I help candidates identify the archetype that best fits their profile and build a narrative that is both authentic and strategically positioned. I'll give honest feedback, challenge weak narratives, and help you put forward the strongest version of yourself. Whether you're targeting top MBA programs, transitioning into tech, or exploring your next career move, I'll help you approach the process with clarity and confidence.
Melis can help with:
Application Strategy
Cover Letters
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
General Exploration
Interviews
Networking Strategy
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Supplementary Materials
Waitlist Strategy
Work Experience

Manager, GTM Strategy & Operations
Datadog
December 2024 - Present
Interviewer
Driving GTM strategy and operational growth for Datadog’s Americas Enterprise Public Sector business.
Business Operations MBA Intern
Akeneo
June 2023 - August 2023
- Developed a 3-year revenue and headcount growth strategy model for the board - Partnered with the COO and senior GTM leadership on bottom-up planning and operational strategy initiatives to support scalable growth and board plan

Sales Strategy & Operations Associate
September 2021 - July 2022
Hiring Manager
- Led GTM strategy and operational planning for LinkedIn’s largest Enterprise and Global Staffing business across the UK, EMEA, and LATAM, driving regional growth, revenue performance, and territory optimization. - Partnered with executive leadership to lead strategic sales transformation initiatives across planning, engagement models, and funnel governance, improving execution at scale.

Sales Strategy & Operations Associate
April 2020 - September 2021
- Drove GTM strategy and sales operations for Enterprise sales across Benelux and Central Western Europe, partnering with regional leadership on forecasting, quota design, and organizational planning. - Led the PMO for the largest business line mergers across EMEA and LATAM, leading sales planning and operating model transformation for a 700+ member organization.

Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
August 2019 - February 2020

Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
September 2017 - August 2019

Strategy Intern
Coca-Cola
June 2016 - July 2016
Education

Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2022 - 2024

Haverford College in Pennsylvania
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Anthropology
2013 - 2017
Activities and societies: Co-head of International Student Association, Community Pilates instructor