Consultant Bio
Melisa earned her BS in General Engineering with a Business Concentration.
For three years after the U of I, Melisa worked for Kurt Salmon Associates, a consumer product focused management consulting firm as a supply chain and operations consultant. She also spent two years at OurHouse.com, a start-up that was the original on-line presence for Ace Hardware, as an Operations Manager.
During her time at Haas, Melisa was the VP of Alumni Affairs, a student representative to the Alumni Board, a mentor with Young Entrepreneurs at Haas, a player for the MBA Softball Team, a T.A., and a Student Commencement Co-Speaker. Her MBA internship was at Juma Ventures, a REDF supported social venture.
After completing her MBA, Melisa joined Home Depot. Within two years in Operations at Home Depot, she moved to Home Depot’s subsidiary brand, EXPO Design Center where she was the Specialty Sales Manager and Director of Strategy until the brand closed in 2009. Until her recent move to New York, Melisa lived in both London and Gibraltar where she had been consulting within education.
Outside of her formal work experience, Melisa enjoys coaching youth sports, volunteering in her children’s schools, and studying Spanish.
Company Information
With Stratus Admissions Counseling, you don’t just work closely with an experienced MBA admissions consultant to optimize every part of your application.
You work with an entire team of specialists who provide extensive feedback throughout the process.
From crafting your essays to conducting mock interviews, this team-based approach ensures you stand out and get accepted into your dream business school.
We’ve successfully worked with applicants on Harvard Business School admissions, Stanford MBA admissions, and Wharton MBA admissions, among others.
Menu of Services and Associated Costs
Comprehensive MBA admissions consulting services with a team of dedicated MBA consultants, primarily from top schools with a minimum of two years admissions experience. The team is made up of a Primary MBA Consultant, Senior Strategist, Secondary Reviewer, Qualified Proofreader, and Account Manager. Comprehensive guidance is offered per school to maximize chances of admission.
Consulting Includes:
School selection
Strategy Building
Profile & Resume Evaluation/Suggestions
Recommender Selection/Coaching
Essay Outlining
Essay Drafting
Essay Feedback
Essay Proofreading
Application
Interview Prep
Scholarship Negotiation and Waitlist Strategy (if needed)
Standard Package
1 School: $4,850
2 Schools: $6,250
3 Schools: $7,450
Feature 4+ School Guarantee*
4 Schools: $8,550
5 Schools: $9,550
6 Schools: $10,550
7 Schools: $11,550
School Add-On: $1,500
Location: New York, United States
