Zachary B. | Leland

Zachary B.

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Studied at Chicago Booth

Worked at Bain & Company

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About Zachary

I’m a former U.S. Marine Corps officer and Chicago Booth MBA who has coached candidates across MBA admissions and consulting recruiting. I taught case interviewing to University of Chicago undergraduates and led veteran recruiting efforts at Booth, helping candidates translate leadership experience into compelling business narratives. I received offers from Bain, BCG, and McKinsey, and now coach others to navigate the same path with clarity and confidence.

Why do I coach?

Coaching matters to me because I benefited from it myself. When I transitioned from the Marine Corps to business school and into consulting recruiting, mentors helped me understand what strong actually looked like and pushed me to meet that bar. That clarity made a real difference in my outcomes. I also genuinely enjoy this work. I like breaking down complex problems, refining narratives, and helping people build confidence in high-stakes settings. It’s something I’ve spent time developing and take seriously. Coaching gives me the chance to create real impact while working on something I find both challenging and rewarding.

Work Experience

Consultant

Bain & Company

November 2024 - Present

Associate

Payne Enterprises, LLC · Part-time

April 2024 - Present

Summer Associate

Bain & Company

June 2023 - August 2023

MBA Associate Intern

NextGen Growth Partners

June 2022 - September 2022

Communications Officer

United States Marine Corps

January 2022 - July 2022

deputy director

United States Marine Corps

November 2019 - August 2020

Education

Chicago Booth

Masters of Business Administration, Business Analytics

2022 - 2024

I was a full-time MBA student at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. I led the recruiting efforts for our Veterans Club, was selected as a school Captain for Bain & Company, and was an active contributor to our Management Consulting Club. I also worked part-time for the Undergraduate college, conducting mock interviews for undergraduate students.