Ayda C.
5.0
Crush the MBB case | Former McKinsey Consultant & Interviewer
Studied at NYU Stern School of Business
Worked at McKinsey & Company
Hiring Manager
Available Thursday at 11:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 5 hours
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
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
Senior Strategy Officer
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
March 2024 - Present
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.
Communications Consultant
Pivotal Ventures
October 2022 - October 2023
M&A Consultant
EY-Parthenon
May 2019 - August 2019
HR Manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance
October 2013 - June 2018
Hiring Manager
Ayda was also given offers to work at
Bain & Company
Boston Consulting Group
Education
London Business School
MBA study abroad
2020 - 2020
MBA study abroad
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
Dartmouth College
BA
2009 - 2013
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Overall Rating
5.0
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