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About
Helping You Turn Complexity Into a Clear Path Forward I'm a strategy and operations professional with an MBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Morehouse College. Throughout my career, I've worked across finance, strategy, and operations at organizations including Google, Wayfair, Discover, and William Blair, helping teams solve complex problems, evaluate opportunities, and turn strategic priorities into results. Across my professional and personal experiences, I've learned that making progress often comes down to three things: understanding your options, asking the right questions, and having a practical plan to move forward. That's the approach I bring to coaching, whether you're preparing for an MBA, navigating a career decision, developing your leadership capabilities, or working toward greater financial security. What I help with: - Personal Finance: Develop practical strategies for budgeting, debt repayment, saving, investing, evaluating compensation and benefits, and building long-term financial security. - MBA Coaching: Clarify your application strategy, strengthen your essays and interview responses, and communicate the experiences and aspirations that make your candidacy distinctive. - Business Strategy & Operations Careers: Prepare for interviews, articulate your business impact, navigate career transitions, and position yourself for greater responsibility in strategy, operations, and leadership. What it's like working with me: My style is collaborative, analytical, and practical. I take the time to understand where you are, what you're trying to accomplish, and what's getting in the way. From there, we'll break down the challenge, evaluate your options, and identify actionable next steps that align with your goals. I believe good coaching should leave you with more than advice. You should walk away with a clearer perspective, greater confidence in your decisions, and tools you can continue using long after our sessions end. You don't need to have everything figured out before we work together. Whether you're starting from scratch, navigating a transition, or looking to take your results to the next level, I'm here to help you approach your goals with greater clarity, intention, and confidence.
Jamyle also coaches for Personal Finance and MBA. View all.
Jamyle’s Business Operations & Strategy Qualifications
Experience level: Director
Business Strategy & Operations Career Coaching With more than a decade of experience across strategy, finance, and operations, I help professionals navigate career decisions, strengthen their strategic capabilities, and position themselves for greater responsibility and impact. My background spans organizations including Google, Wayfair, Discover, and William Blair, where I've worked across strategic planning, financial modeling, resource allocation, cross-functional execution, and executive decision-making. At Google, I led global planning and operational initiatives supporting a technical organization of more than 400 engineers, including developing resource-allocation processes that improved utilization rates. Across my career, I've partnered with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to turn complex business challenges into actionable strategies. I've also experienced the challenges of navigating organizational change, shifting priorities, and evolving career opportunities firsthand. Those experiences have reinforced the importance of being adaptable, communicating your impact effectively, and understanding how to connect your work to broader business outcomes. As a coach, I help professionals develop the skills and confidence to navigate their next career move. This may include preparing for interviews, translating experience into compelling stories, strengthening executive communication, navigating career transitions, or preparing for leadership roles in strategy, business operations, and related functions. I bring a practical, analytical approach to coaching. Rather than relying on generic advice, I work with you to understand your goals, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop an actionable plan tailored to your experience and ambitions. Whether you're pursuing your next role, working toward a promotion, or looking to become a more effective strategic leader, my goal is to help you communicate your value and make more intentional career decisions. Let's work together to turn your experience into a clear strategy for your next step.
Jamyle can help with:
Business Strategy Development
Competitive Analysis
Financial Analysis
Interview Prep
Negotiation Skills
Operations Management
Process Improvement
Project Management
Resume Review
Why do I coach?
Throughout my career, I've found that some of the most rewarding work happens when I can help someone work through a complex challenge, see a situation differently, or identify a path forward that wasn't immediately obvious. Whether working with business leaders on strategic decisions, navigating my own career and educational journey, or making intentional decisions about my finances, I've seen the value of having the right information, asking better questions, and approaching decisions with a clear plan. I've also learned that knowing what to do and knowing how to apply it to your own circumstances are two very different things. That's what draws me to coaching. I enjoy helping people connect the dots, recognize the value of their experiences, and turn uncertainty into actionable next steps. I don't believe there is one right path to financial security, career success, or personal growth. The best approach depends on your circumstances, priorities, and definition of success. My goal is to create a space where you can think through your challenges, ask questions without feeling judged, and leave with a clearer understanding of your options. I'll bring analytical thinking, practical experience, and an honest perspective to our conversations, while recognizing that you're the expert on your own goals and circumstances. Ultimately, I coach because I believe that having the right guidance can help people make more informed decisions, recognize opportunities they may have overlooked, and move forward with greater confidence. If I can help someone approach an important decision with more clarity and take a meaningful step toward a goal that matters to them, that's a rewarding outcome.
Work Experience
Senior Strategy & Operations Manager
July 2022 - March 2025
Directed annual strategic planning and resource allocation processes across 3 organizations and 5 cross-functional teams, aligning priorities and technical investments for 500+ employees while improving planning coordination and execution timelines by an estimated 15–20% Led development and operationalization of annual investment planning processes and executive business reviews, synthesizing priorities, operational risks, and financial tradeoffs into executive-ready recommendations for leadership Drove enterprise automation and operational initiatives by coordinating engineering, product, and business stakeholders to implement scalable technical solutions that improved workflow efficiency and accelerated delivery execution Designed and implemented intake, prioritization, and governance processes that streamlined internal request management and improved technical resource allocation efficiency by approximately 10% across the organization Advised cross-functional senior leaders, engineering teams, and operational stakeholders to drive alignment on strategic priorities, execution milestones, and organizational performance goals Synthesized complex operational, financial, and strategic data into executive-ready presentations and business reviews (QBRs/MBRs) used by senior leadership to drive prioritization, investment, and organizational planning decisions
Senior Manager, Merchandising Strategy
Wayfair
March 2021 - July 2022
Hiring Manager
Directed customer experience and merchandising operations initiatives, leading KPI/OKR development and cross-functional roadmap execution that improved alignment, prioritization, and delivery across retail business functions Led strategic initiatives to refine category, assortment, and product operations strategies by leveraging customer insights, competitive benchmarking, and operational data to improve merchandising effectiveness and customer experience Conducted executive-level competitive and operational analyses to identify growth opportunities, operational gaps, and customer experience improvements, informing strategic planning and business prioritization decisions Spearheaded machine learning and automation initiatives that improved catalog onboarding, QA, and merchandising workflows across millions of SKUs, enhancing operational scalability, accuracy, and customer experience Managed and developed a six-person team across three merchandise categories, establishing operating cadences, performance expectations, and development plans that improved collaboration and execution consistency
Strategy & Analytics Consultant
Discover
May 2020 - March 2021
Advised executive leadership on investment, pricing, and product strategy decisions through financial modeling and scenario analysis that informed growth initiatives, profitability optimization, and go-to-market execution Created strategic and competitive analyses within the Financial Technology sector, delivering actionable market intelligence and operational insights that strengthened positioning and supported executive decision-making Developed analytical frameworks and performance models to evaluate long-term P&L implications of strategic initiatives, improving visibility into profitability, forecasting, and investment prioritization Integrated complex financial and operational data into executive-ready recommendations used to drive strategic planning and commercial decision-making
Senior Investment Banking Associate
William Blair
July 2017 - May 2019
Directed execution across five concurrent M&A transactions exceeding $1.5B in aggregate deal value, coordinating 20+ internal and external stakeholders while driving diligence, valuation analysis, and executive communications under tight timelines Managed relationships with C-Suite clients, developing marketing, positioning, and growth strategy analyses for strategic sell-side transactions, resulting in higher deal valuation and client satisfaction Built and presented complex financial models, valuation analyses, and investment materials used by executive leadership and buyers to evaluate strategic alternatives and acquisition opportunities Conducted onsite operational diligence, industry research, and competitive analyses to identify operational risks, market opportunities, and strategic recommendations for clients and transaction teams
Internal Auditor
bp
October 2010 - May 2014
Spearheaded executive-level operational reviews and process assessments to identify business risks, improve controls, and strengthen compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and regulatory requirements Developed audit testing frameworks and management action plans that reduced externally discoverable risks by approximately 13% while improving operational accountability and reporting consistency Led operational and financial audit initiatives across Finance, Supply & Trading, and Gulf Coast Restoration business units, evaluating operational effectiveness, business risks, and internal control environments within global operations Directed the integration of three business divisions representing 240 employees into a new enterprise audit methodology, successfully driving organizational adoption and execution within a six-month implementation timeline
Financial and Commercial Analyst
bp
June 2008 - October 2010
Streamlined monthly financial reporting and close processes for the London division, improving turnaround times for financial statement analysis by approximately 66% Managed forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis activities for a $3B Gas business, reducing post-close financial adjustments by roughly 30% through improved reporting accuracy and planning discipline Produced short and long-term financial models during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response to support capital planning, scenario analysis, and investment prioritization decisions across multiple project teams Implemented enterprise employee tracking and compliance reporting processes that achieved 100% Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and improved organizational visibility into workforce allocation
Jamyle was also given offers to work at
Accenture
Target
Education
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
MBA, Business Administration
Morehouse College
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Jamyle was also personally admitted to
University of Maryland, College Park
McDonough School of Business (Georgetown)
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