Sarah O.

Sarah O.

5.0

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Non-Traditional Product Manager

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Studied at University of Georgia

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Worked at Capital One

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Sarah's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $60/hr

Get help with Product Case Interview Prep, Frameworks, and .

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Sarah’s Product Management Qualifications

Experience level: Product Manager

I’m uniquely qualified to coach non-traditional product managers because I’ve lived the path myself. I graduated with a degree in International Affairs, with no product management internships and no traditional PM background. My early experience came from tech sales internships, yet I still landed a role in an Associate Product Management program by leveraging storytelling, positioning, and transferable skills rather than a “perfect” resume. Today, I help non-traditional candidates, career 'switchers', and tech enthusisasts do the same. I work with clients to reframe their background as an asset, not a liability, so they feel empowered rather than discouraged by their education or past experience. My goal is to help them pursue product management opportunities with confidence, clarity, and a compelling narrative, because there is more than one valid path into product and diverse experiences make better product leaders.

Sarah can help with:

Product Case Interview Prep

Frameworks

Behavioral Interview Prep

General Exploration

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About Sarah

My journey into product management started from an unconventional background as an International Affairs major with ZERO technical experience. I’ve always been driven by curiosity and a desire to understand how systems work, which naturally evolved into a passion for solving problems in tech. That curiosity first led me to an internship at Google, where I learned how innovation and strategy come together to shape user experiences. From there, I applied that same mindset to break into Product Management in Capital One's Product Development Rotational Program. Since then, I’ve worked across both front-end and back-end teams, led high-impact initiatives, and presented my work to senior leadership. Beyond my day-to-day work, I’ve served on leadership councils, represented my company at major conferences, and played an active role in developing early-career talent.

Why do I coach?

My true expertise lies in helping others crack the case, especially those coming from non-technical or unconventional paths. I’ve mastered behavioral and case-style interviews and love coaching others to tell their story with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re preparing for your first product role, navigating a new environment, or trying to translate your non-technical background into a compelling product story, I’m here to help you do it with strategy, confidence, and authenticity!

Work Experience

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Product Manager

Capital One

2023 - 2025

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BLCK VC

September 2024 - November 2024

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Account Strategist Intern

google

2022 - 2023

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Google BOLD Immersion Program

Google

2021 - 2022

Sarah was also given offers to work at

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    Google

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    Lippincott

Education

Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia Logo

Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia

Bachelor's Degree , Business & Portuguese Minors

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University of Georgia

Undergraduate, International Relations

2019 - 2023

Grade: Freshmen Activities and societies: Reed Hall Community Council African Student Union Spoon University Resident Hall Association

Sarah was also personally admitted to

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    Barnard College

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    Columbia University

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