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Zach T.

Zach Tucker

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Completed Part-Time MBA in 13 Months | Successful Career Pivoter

  • Carlson School of Management (Minnesota) Logo

    Carlson School of Management (Minnesota)

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    Cigna

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I’m originally from Salt Lake City, Utah where I studied accounting at the University of Utah before earning my MBA from the Carlson School of Management. As a non-traditional MBA student in a part-time program, I navigated full-time recruiting, landed a competitive internship, and transitioned into roles I once thought were out of reach, while completing the MBA program in just 13 months — so I understand how to stand out without following the "perfect" path. Over the years, I’ve built a career in corporate finance and strategy across Fortune 500 companies like Amazon, UnitedHealth Group, JPMorgan Chase, American Airlines, and Cigna. My experience spans FP&A, M&A, and wealth management. I’ve also been on the other side of the table — spending four years as a recruiter at Amazon and now actively support MBA recruiting at Cigna. As a gay man actively involved in LGBTQ+ affairs at each of my employers, I am passionate about coaching those in the community having been through the MBA admissions process and recruiting. Whether you’re pivoting into finance, targeting FLDPs, or breaking into corporate roles post-MBA, I bring both firsthand experience and an insider’s perspective to help you land the job and build a meaningful career.

Zach also coaches for MBA, FP&A, and Wealth Management. View all.

Zach’s Career Coaching Qualifications

Experience level: Manager

10+ people coached for Career Coaching

Zach has helped clients get into these companies:

While getting my MBA and since completing it, many family and friends have asked me if they should pursue a graduate degree. Getting an MBA or any graduate degree is not for everyone and I will share my candid experience while learning more about what it is you are ultimately trying to achieve. I have also worked for a variety of Fortune 500 companies in various functions and roles, which have helped me to coach others that feel stuck in their career and are considering making a change. The grass is not always greener on the other side and I am passionate about helping people make those tough decisions!

Zach can help with:

Career Planning

Freelancing

Interview Prep

Job Search Strategies

Networking Strategy

Personal Branding

Professional Networking

Resume Review

Salary Negotiation

Skill Building

Why do I coach?

When I was working at Amazon as a recruiter, I learned of my passion for talent development and finding the best of the best, even from non-traditional backgrounds. Seeing as I did not attend a full-time MBA program or go to one of the highly targeted finance schools, I had to find other ways to stand out as an applicant and in interviews. I coach to pass along the lessons I learned and to help people accomplish their goals, which brings me so much joy! I love connecting with people and will always keep it real.

Work Experience

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Advisor, Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP)

Cigna

May 2025 - Present

Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) 1st Rotation - Cigna Pharmacy FP&A (Retail Client Discounts)

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Senior Associate

J.P. Morgan

November 2023 - May 2025

Wealth Management at J.P. Morgan Private Bank working in the high net worth space (liquid assets over $5MM). Role was primarily business development and relationship building with less technical skills involved.

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Financial Strategy MBA Intern

American Airlines Group

June 2023 - August 2023

FP&A - Flight Profitability Worked on a summer project analyzing American's profitability out of the New York-area hubs (JFK and LGA). Presented to CFO and had exposure to leadership - received a return offer to go back full-time, which I ultimately declined.

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Financial Consultant

UnitedHealth Group

June 2021 - May 2023

Completed Finance & Accounting Rotational Program before landing in Financial Consultant role focused on due diligence for potential mergers & acquisitions

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High Volume Recruiting, Pharmacy

Amazon

September 2017 - June 2021

Full-cycle recruiting from posting job listings, sourcing candidates, screening resumes, conducting phone screens, on-site interviews, and extending offers.

Zach was also given offers to work at

  • Procter & Gamble Logo

    Procter & Gamble

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    Pfizer

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    3M

Education

Carlson School of Management (Minnesota) Logo

Carlson School of Management (Minnesota)

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance

2022 - 2023

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University of Utah

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

2017 - 2021

Activities and societies: Business Scholars Eccles Ambassador Graduated Magna Cum Laude (3.9 GPA)

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