Candidate:

Ms. Life Science Grad & Self Made Marketer

About Me:

I failed to get a competitive GPA (caused by extenuating circumstances with family). In my 3rd year, it was 3.2 leading to an average of 2.3. Post this, I took some time to tutor kids and explore my next steps and got into a top ranked mass comm institute in India. Finally, landing a role at an F500 company and then a leading tech company in India where I was promoted twice. Wex 6yr.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

Considering: Kellogg SOM, Cornell Johnson, USC Marshall, NYU Stern

See More Profiles For: Harvard

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Utkal University

Undergrad Major: Zoology

GPA: 2.4

GRE: 330

Age: 28, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Other Degree/Certification: Post Grad Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations

School Name: Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi (Top Ranked Mass Comm Institute in India)

Extracurriculars: Women @ Work - founding member and coach at non-profit initiative to help young working women get a better understanding of their career roadmap and explore non-traditional opportunities. | Can-Support - a marketing volunteer at an NGO that works towards raising awareness about cancer, and provide free medical care; medicines, counseling and at home care to low income families with little or no access to advance medical care. | Free Private Tutor - After my undergrad program, I taught kids from low income families around my locality while introspecting my next career move. | I love to sing. I was trained in classical Indian music from age 6 - 16. In my adult life, I transitioned to karaoking with my friends to continue my love for music.

Work History:

Title: Marketing Manager (South & East Region)

Industry: Technology

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 7 mos

Title: Genpact LTD

Industry: Technology

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

1) Pitching, wining a company-wide campaign plan (judged by founders) which I later launched across India, garnering INR 100Mn GMV.
2) Getting two promotions basis my performance (EE) which eventually helped me land a Marketing Manager role without a background in business.
3) Overcoming failure at a young age which helped me take bold risks.

Post MBA Goal:

ST – to explore the marketing domain but from a more strategic perspective. For example, strategy and business lead for Meta. I am passionate about tech and how it impacts life, so I would like to explore this sector more. LT – Pushing boundaries for women in business & encouraging them to take up challenges motivates me and inspires me to burgeon.