Sarika Mendu
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Break Into Consulting With a Former McKinsey Senior Engagement Manager
Studied at Harvard Business School
Worked at McKinsey & Company
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Sarika's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $75/hr
Get help with AI Automation, AI Deck Building, and .
Sarika’s Management Consulting Qualifications
Experience level: Case Team Leader
Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in management consulting as a Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, I bring firsthand experience in navigating the competitive consulting landscape. My journey includes an MBA from Harvard Business School. I have coached numerous individuals, helping them master the intricacies of consulting applications, from case interviews to crafting compelling resumes. Whether you're aiming for a top consulting firm or seeking to refine your strategy, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
Sarika can help with:
AI Automation
AI Deck Building
AI Fundamentals
AI Strategy & Plans Development
Behavioral Interview Prep
Case Interview Prep
Case Math
Cover Letters
Frameworks
General Exploration
Job Search Strategies
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Presentations
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Why do I coach?
Everyone has the ability to land the program or job of their dreams! It’s all about crafting your story to resonate in the best way possible. I come from a very untraditional background in eduction & impact investing — having a trusted mentor who has literally been in your shoes makes all the difference.
Work Experience
Senior Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
March 2022 - April 2026
Interviewer
Senior Advisor to the Mayor
City of Detroit, Mayor's Office
July 2020 - February 2022
Led & supported a variety of initiatives including a $28M+ rental assistance, $100M+ American Rescue Plan Act funds, mental health emergency co-response, city-wide COVID response, etc.
Investment Associate
Lok Capital
August 2016 - August 2018
Led investments in fintech for Lok III 100MN fund & investor reporting & relations focused on impact investments.
Fulbright Research Scholar
Fulbright Association
July 2015 - August 2016
Fulbright Research Scholar to the Copenhagen Business School focused on startups, investing & methods for social impact assessment.
STEM Teacher
Teach For America
May 2013 - June 2015
Teach for America Chicago ‘13 Corps member. Taught Science & Math to 100+ seventh graders.
Sarika was also given offers to work at
General Electric
Pfizer
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA
2018 - 2020
Chinese University of Hong Kong
BSBA, International Business
2012 - 2012
Copenhagen Business School
BSBA
2011 - 2011
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BSBA, International Business, Minor in Chemistry
2009 - 2013
Sarika was also personally admitted to
Duke University
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
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