
Olivia M.
Experienced coach for tech MBAs. HBS alum, PM @ Google, HBS/GSB/W/K admit
Studied at Harvard Business School

Works at Google
Available Tuesday at 2:00 PM UTC
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Olivia's Coaching Offerings

Craft Powerful MBA Essays
Craft winning MBA essays through brainstorming, drafting, and editing
Starting at $3605h+ of coaching

Comprehensive MBA Application Package — Land Your Dream Program
Expert help on your MBA essays, recommendations, resume, and more
Starting at $2,20020h+ of coaching

Nail the MBA Interview
Practice realistic mock MBA interviews with a trained expert
Starting at $2253h+ of coaching
Pay as you go
Get help with Editing, Recommendations, and .
Olivia’s MBA Qualifications
Featured on Business Insider, Poets & Quants, and HBS Admissions for my journey from an engineering background to business school, and then into Product Management. I have helped over 20 MBA applicants craft compelling personal stories, set school application strategies, and execute on each app component: resume, essays, recommendations, and the application form. I specialize in giving practical, personal, and actionable advice, feedback, and guidance according to your goals. My main focus areas have been tech industry applicants (either coming from a background in tech or looking to pivot into it), applicants particularly interested in HBS or GSB, and non-traditional/underrepresented applicants. But no matter your background, don't hesitate to reach out if you think I can help! We can work together to craft a compelling and differentiated application package specific to you. My expertise comes from a few places: 1) Past b-school mentoring over the last two years; 2) Participation in renowned MBA prep programs like MLT, Jumpstart, and Forte Foundation; 3) Experience doing application reviews and mock interviews as the former Co-president of LASO, the Latino Student Association at HBS; and 4) My own experience as an admit to HBS, GSB, Wharton, and Kellogg. Feel free to read more about my background at: - Business Insider: (Title: "How a Harvard Business School grad perfected her MBA applications to get into her top programs") - Poets & Quants: (Title: "Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Olivia Melendez, Harvard Business School") - HBS Admissions: https://www.hbs.edu/mba/student-life/people/Pages/perspectives.aspx?profile=omelendez Or just set up a call and let’s chat more!
Olivia can help with:
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
School Selection
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
About Olivia
Hi there! I'm Olivia. I currently work at Google as Product Manager. I got my MBA from Harvard Business School and went to the University of Michigan for my undergraduate degree in Industrial & Operations Engineering. While in business school, I helped launch a startup in the DEI mentoring space and did two internships with Amazon and DoorDash. I was also the co-president of LASO, the Latino Student Organization, and a member of the tech club. Prior to grad school, I spent 4 years at Intel Corporation as a systems analyst and program manager. I also worked part-time as a boxing instructor and love to snowboard!
Why do I coach?
I've benefitted immensely from coaching programs like MLT (Management Leaders for Tomorrow), Forte Foundation, and Jumpstart Advisory Network. I typically spend a few hours each month volunteering my time to chat with potential MBA applicants and give them advice and feedback on their personal story, overall preparation plan, and school selection. I believe that graduate school can open doors for many and want to do my part in making the process as accessible as possible. I am also trained as an interviewer for Google Product Management roles and enjoy talking with individuals interested in pivoting into tech or PM. I’ve helped many with PM interview prep and mock interviews.
Work Experience

Product Manager
August 2022 - Present
Strategy & Analytics
DoorDash
September 2022 - December 2022
Product Manager
Amazon
May 2021 - August 2021
Program Manager
Intel
July 2016 - August 2020
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA
2020 - 2022

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Master of Science in Engineering, Industrial & Operations Engineering
2015 - 2016

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Industrial & Operations Engineering
2011 - 2015
Olivia was also personally admitted to
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
The Wharton School (UPenn)