The Pioneering MBAs In The Class Of 2019 by: Jeff Schmitt on August 27, 2017 | 110,484 Views August 27, 2017 Copy Link Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Reddit Rosa Glenn MIT, Sloan School of Management Describe yourself in 15 words or less:Ā Ā Classically trained weaver, come product and materials designerĀ looking to make an impact in retail. Hometown:Ā Dublin,Ā Ireland Fun FactĀ AboutĀ Yourself:Ā For a brief period in college, IĀ wasĀ raising silk worms in my studio locker. It was a complete disaster – there were worms everywhere. I didnāt get any usable silk, but I learned SO much about fiber production. I have never looked at a silk blouse the same way since. Undergraduate School and Major:Ā Rhode Island School of Design, Textile Design BFA Employers and Job Titles Since Graduation:Ā Anthropologie owned by Urban Outfitters (retailer), Associate Designer, TechnicalĀ lead on fabric development home furnishing group. Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far:Ā I managed the decorative textile line atĀ AnthroĀ (all rugs, curtains and upholstery) from the design side. Collaborated with vendor and in houseĀ partners to create a series of best-selling assortments that turned around chronically underperforming categories. Looking back on your experience, what one piece of advice would you give to future business school applicants?Ā Ā Really spend the time figuring out why it makes sense to get an MBA – not just the logical, career trajectory portion, but the emotional reasoning too. Try to connect as a person, not just as a polished resume. What was the key factor that led you to choose this program for yourĀ full-time MBA and why was it so important to you?Ā Ā I chose MIT because of its commitment to innovation. As a product designer, Iāve always worked in creative teams. I wanted an MBA program that embraced analytical thinking along with design thinking – creativity is in MITās DNA. What would success look like to you after your first year of business school?āÆāÆI would love to have a deep understanding of the analytical tools needed to solve business problems. Having the creative side alone can only get you so far in most companies. Success would mean leaving the school year with the confidence and ability to have a broader impact. Previous Page Continue ReadingPage 18 of 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33