
Olivia M.
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Big Tech + MBA focus. HBS alum, PM @ Google. HBS/GSB/Wharton/Kellogg admit
1,680 min coached
27 followers
Studied at Harvard Business School
Works at Google
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Olivia's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $99/hr
Get help with Financial Aid & Scholarships, Editing, and .
Olivia’s MBA Qualifications
My background is in engineering, and I’m now working in Product Management after my MBA @ HBS. I specialize in helping applicants (especially those coming from a background in tech or looking to pivot into it) navigate the admissions process and weave their unique story, perspective, motivation, and personality into their applications. After all, that’s what really makes an applicant stand out! No matter your background, don't hesitate to reach out if you’re looking for guidance. We can work together to craft a compelling and differentiated application package specific to you and your goals. My coaching advice and expertise comes from a few places: 1) Participation in MBA prep programs like MLT, Jumpstart, and Forte Foundation; 2) Experience doing application reviews and mock interviews as the former Co-president of LASO, the Latino Student Association at HBS; 3) Volunteering as a mentor and coach over the last 3 years; 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:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
General Exploration
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 also enjoy talking with individuals interested in pivoting into tech or PM, and am happy to help with resume reviews, interview & application strategy, and/or skill building.
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)
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