Ayda C.

Ayda C.

5.0

Crush the MBB case | Former McKinsey Consultant & Interviewer

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Studied at NYU Stern School of Business

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Worked at McKinsey & Company

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Available Thursday at 11:00 PM UTC

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I will offer extra coaching hours during Dec 21, 2024 through January 5, 2025, for those who have upcoming interviews.

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Ayda’s Management Consulting Qualifications

Experience level: Case Team Leader

10+ people coached for Management Consulting

I help graduate and undergraduate students, as well as recent graduates, prepare for interviews and land roles at MBB (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) and other management consulting firms. I was part of McKinsey's interview team and was often sought after as one of the best interview prep coaches at McKinsey and during my MBA program. Prior to McKinsey, I worked in HR and also as a recruiter, so I can provide you with detailed HR and hiring insights based on my direct experience. A few other things you should know about me: • Education | NYU Stern MBA (Class of 2020), Dartmouth College (Class of 2013) • McKinsey Experience | I worked at McKinsey for 3.5 years with a focus on M&A integrations, Organizational design, and non-profits • Interview Experience | Interviewer and member of the McKinsey Seattle recruiting as well as Dartmouth College on-campus recruiting teams • What I Do Now | I'm a senior strategy officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle

Ayda can help with:

Skill Building

LinkedIn Review

Case Interview Prep

Presentations

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Frameworks

Behavioral Interview Prep

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About Ayda

I'm Ayda, a former McKinsey consultant and interviewer with a passion for helping others navigate the path to success in consulting and beyond. After undergraduate at Dartmouth and an MBA from NYU, I gained hands-on experience serving clients across M&A, transformations, and social sector projects. I advised senior leadership on communications, strategic growth, organizational design, operational excellence, and more. Consulting: During my time at McKinsey, I served as an interviewer and led campus and office recruiting efforts, giving me deep insight into what top consulting firms seek in candidates. Now, I use that knowledge to coach and empower aspiring consultants to achieve their goals and build fulfilling careers. MBA admissions: Getting my MBA was transformational, personally and professionally. I am passionate about guiding MBA applicants through the competitive admissions process, and I understand the importance of crafting a compelling narrative that highlights your unique experiences, strengths, and aspirations. I know what top business schools look for in candidates and how to help you stand out. Let me support you in building a powerful application that showcases your potential and sets you on the path to achieving your goals.

Why do I coach?

I coach because I’ve experienced firsthand the transformative power of guidance on a nonlinear path. Coaches and mentors were instrumental in helping me identify my next steps and uncover what truly fulfills me. During my time in HR, as an MBA student, and as a McKinsey consultant, I was often sought out for advice, especially interview preparation. Thousands of prep hours developed my passion for helping others succeed. Coaching allows me to pay that forward by supporting others as they navigate their unique journeys and discover their own paths to fulfillment.

Work Experience

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Senior Strategy Officer

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

March 2024 - Present

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Team Lead

McKinsey & Company

October 2020 - March 2024

Admissions Committee Experience

Part of New York and Seattle offices. Work focused on M&A, Organizations, Philanthropy, and Transformations. Interviewer and formal recruiting ambassador; recognized as one of the best casers at the Firm and led casing workshops.

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Communications Consultant

Pivotal Ventures

October 2022 - October 2023

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M&A Consultant

EY-Parthenon

May 2019 - August 2019

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HR Manager

Liberty Mutual Insurance

October 2013 - June 2018

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Ayda was also given offers to work at

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    Bain & Company

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    Boston Consulting Group

Education

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London Business School

MBA study abroad

2020 - 2020

MBA study abroad

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NYU Stern School of Business

Master of Business Administration - MBA

2018 - 2020

Activities and societies: Coursework included SQL & Python. Consortium Fellow, Leadership Development Program Fellow, Association of Hispanic and Black Students - Trek VP, Student Government - Community VP, Arts, Culture, and Cuisine Club - Events VP

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Dartmouth College

BA

2009 - 2013

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