Walta Nemariam
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Wharton MBA Grad | Ace Your MBA Application With Ex-Netflix Recruiter
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Works at Bandit
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Walta’s MBA Qualifications
60+ people coached for MBA
Hi there! I'm a Wharton MBA grad, ex-Netflix recruiter and the current Head of People at Bandit Running. I wouldn't be where I am know without the mentors who showed up and supported me. People who shared the unspoken rules, opened doors and told me the truth when I needed to hear it most. That kind of guidance changed the trajectory of my career and I’m on a mission to pay it forward as much as I can. Investing in people has always been at the core of who I am, from building mentorship programs at Netflix to coaching peers through career pivots and MBA journeys. I’ve coached over 50 individuals so I know how overwhelming these moments can feel and I genuinely want to be the resource for you that others were for me. My approach is honest, practical, and deeply personal. Whether you need career coaching, MBA admissions support, resume reviews, essay development or interview prep - I'll meet you where you are and work with you to build a path that authentically reflects who you are and where you're headed. I look forward to working together!
Walta can help with:
Application Strategy
Cover Letters
Ding Analysis
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
General Exploration
Interviews
Networking Strategy
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Supplementary Materials
Testing & Assessments
Waitlist Strategy
Work Experience
Head of People
Bandit
November 2025 - Present
Illustrator
Adobe
May 2024 - August 2024
Crafted program launch strategy for Adobe power users and developed data visualization add-ons for Adobe Express; presented to VP of Community, multiple PM directors, and cross-functional team across design, engineering, and product marketing
Senior Project Manager, Strategic Planning & Programs
Netflix
March 2021 - July 2023
Served as a trusted advisor to Product and Talent Leaders & Supported Netflix Gaming M&A *Left to pursue my MBA at The Wharton School
Global Career Program Lead (Out@In ERG)
Netflix
November 2018 - April 2019
One of 10 leaders for the Global Black Employee Resource Group. As a lead, I represented the issues and concerns of Black employees from around the world to our C-Suite officers, worked closely with our Inclusion team to effect policy change, created a mentorship program specifically for Black employees, served as a consultant for our company-wide inclusion initiatives and led recruitment and partnership efforts with HBCUs.
Senior Talent Development Partner
Netflix
June 2016 - March 2021
Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams, assisting them through the full employee lifecycle including recruiting, onboarding, headcount planning, performance management, and team restructuring
Senior Recruiter
Inflection AI
June 2015 - June 2016
Founding member of the recruiting team (reporting to the VP of People). Led full-cycle recruiting for Business Development, Marketing & Design and Engineering & provided strategic HR support including coaching and development, performance management, total rewards planning and organizational design
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
Masters of Business Administration
Howard E. Mitchell Fellow (full-tuition, academic scholarship), Activities: Global Modular Course (Rwanda) | Admissions Fellow | Leadership Fellow | Wharton Leadership Ventures (Antarctica, FDNY & Quantico) | Cluster 1 VP of Leadership | Wharton Hockey League (Commissioner) | Sports Business Club | Outdoors Club | Tech Club | Food Club
Baylor University
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism, Minor in World Affairs & Business GPA: 3.8
Achievements & Awards: -Deans List / Graduated with honors, magna cum laude -Recipient of several merit-based scholarships
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