Cesar M.
Expert Networkers and Career Navigator | HR Consultant | MIT & Harvard Alum
Studied at MIT Sloan
Works at PwC
Available Monday at 3:30 PM UTC
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Cesar’s Career Development Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
10+ people coached for Career Development
Navigating my own career pivots has provided me with invaluable insights into the intricacies of defining and achieving career goals. My journey—from pursuing a path in medicine at Yale to obtaining an MBA/MPA and transitioning into human capital consulting—has equipped me with a unique blend of skills and experiences. This diverse background not only allows me to understand the challenges faced by job seekers but also equips me with the tools to help them excel in today's competitive job market. My successful navigation of some of the most selective environments, including admissions to both Harvard and MIT and securing roles in prestigious management consulting firms, underscores my ability to recognize what sets top candidates apart. Coupled with my HR expertise, I provide comprehensive support in crafting personal brands, tailoring resumes, and writing compelling cover letters that authentically represent each client’s story. Whether you're aiming to break into a competitive industry, make a career pivot, or explore your next steps, I bring a personalized approach that equips you with the confidence and clarity needed to secure your next great opportunity.
Cesar can help with:
Interview Prep
Skill Building
Career Planning
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Personal Branding
Networking Strategy
Freelancing
Salary Negotiation
Job Search Strategies
Cesar also coaches for MBA and Human Resources. View all.
About Cesar
Hi! I'm Cesar, and I'm an MIT Sloan, Harvard Kennedy School, and Harvard College graduate with deep experience helping clients realize their academic, professional, and personal ambitions. My career journey has been far from straightforward. After graduating from Harvard, I eagerly entered medical school at Yale only to face the difficult realization that medicine was not my true calling. This pivotal moment taught me to embrace change and the fluid nature of personal and professional growth. I learned the importance of understanding my strengths, adapting to new situations, and effectively communicating my value to others. Since then, I have successfully reinvented myself multiple times, working and learning at the most prestigious organizations in the United States including an orchestral society, an executive recruiting firm, the U.S. Department of Labor, MIT Sloan and HKS, Paramount Pictures, and now as a management consultant at PwC. Each move required the ability to successfully convey how my holistic and diverse journey made me an asset to each organization. With the right mentorship and guidance, you too can build a fulfilling and impactful career, whether your vision is clearly defined or still evolving. I'm dedicated to empowering clients to navigate the complexities of their career paths and embrace the opportunities that change brings. Let's work together to discover your path and unlock your potential—I'm excited to be a part of your journey!
Why do I coach?
My journey began with a pivotal relationship in high school—my guidance counselor, who was my first mentor and an extraordinary coach. As a top performer, I was unaware of the possibilities beyond my immediate environment as no one in my family had attended Ivy League schools, and it was my counselor who challenged me to dream bigger. She pushed me to explore new opportunities, new schools, and ultimately, this guidance led to my acceptance into every top program in the country. Throughout each stage of my career, I have consistently sought out mentors and networks to gain insights from their experiences. These connections provided clarity and confidence to make informed decisions and embrace change. I learned that having a supportive mentor or coach is not just beneficial—it's essential for personal and professional growth. This is why coaching is so important to me. I know firsthand how transformative it can be to have someone in your corner, offering guidance, pushing you to think creatively, and encouraging you through difficult moments. It's why I've worked with dozens of clients, friends, and coachees as they pursue their big dreams such as getting into their top MBA programs or landing their next big role. I'm committed to being a resource for you, helping you unlock your potential and achieve your goals.
Work Experience
Senior Associate, Workforce Transformation
PwC
September 2022 - Present
-Partner with clients to unlock the power of their workforce by leading human capital strategy, operations, and process transformation activities -Adapt and rapidly integrate into diverse projects, clients, and teams, successfully contributing to nine distinct projects to date -Leverage exceptional communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders, including strategizing with CEOs and CHROs, facilitating dozens of focus groups and workshops with client stakeholders, and leading transformation kickoffs for audience of over 100 people -Deliver high-quality, on-time, and budget-compliant outcomes by expertly managing deliverable development, coordinating between clients and teams, and keeping key leaders informed for timely, critical input. -Conduct thorough current state assessments and research through policy and document analysis, interviews, workshops, and survey data analysis to uncover pain points and identify areas for organizational and process improvement -Designed and implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility change, communications, and training plan for a global hospitality organization -Developed a hybrid workforce strategy, policy recommendations, and a national compensation model for a top 10 ranked cancer center -Oversee workstreams for junior team members and interns, providing feedback and fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment
MBA Intern
Guidehouse
June 2021 - August 2021
•Maximized COVID-19 federal funding for a municipal client by providing strategic grant application feedback, reviewing federal emergency funding policy, and engaging and presenting regularly to senior clients.
Domestic Physical Business, MBA Intern
Paramount
June 2020 - August 2020
•Interned with Sales and Paramount Home Entertainment •Identified ecommerce merchandising best practices •Conducted ROI analysis on various promotional deals between Paramount and brick and mortar retailers
Senior Consultant, Public Sector
Booz Allen Hamilton
September 2017 - September 2019
-Streamlined HR operations within the US Department of Labor by consolidating 10 independent HR offices into a centralized Shared Services model, enhancing resource allocation, accountability, and capacity building while reducing operational inefficiencies -Facilitated extensive stakeholder engagement and data gathering by conducting eight focus groups and 20+ interviews with DOL employees and leaders and analyzing DOL HR Policy and U.S. Code to drive organizational improvements and inform strategic decision-making -Presented strategic deliverables and insights to senior leadership, including the DOL Chief Human Capital Officer and an Assistant Secretary of Labor, effectively influencing decision-making at the highest levels -Implemented comprehensive change management strategies, leading a workshop for 50 participants and delivering a bi-monthly project update newsletter to over 400 DOL stakeholders, to foster communication and adoption of best practices across the department -Promoted firm-wide diversity initiatives as a key member of the Booz Allen LGBT network, organizing and co-hosting an inaugural diversity panel discussion series in collaboration with the LGBT and Latin American affinity groups, advancing diversity and inclusion priorities
Search Coordinator
Isaacson, Miller
August 2016 - September 2017
-Managed operational details related to recruiting executives for 25+ civic sector organizations with a focus on increasing leadership diversity -Oversaw key milestones and acted as a central liaison for dozens of partners, clients, and candidates for up to 12 concurrently running searches
Education
Harvard Kennedy School
Master of Public Administration - MPA
2020 - 2022
•Presidential Scholarship Recipient (full tuition merit scholarship awarded to 1.5% of admitted students) •Presidential Public Service Fellowship- Awarded highly selective summer fellowship from the Harvard President's office for pursuit of innovative civic sector summer project Community Outreach, Communication and +4 skills
MIT Sloan
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2019 - 2021
•President of Sloan Pride (LGBTQ Student Group) •Dean's Fellowship Recipient: $50K/year merit scholarship in recognition of academic achievement and professional promise Community Outreach, Communication and +4 skills
Harvard College
AB, Chemistry
2011 - 2015
Grade: Cum Laude Activities and societies: Class of 2015 Senior Gift, Harvard Glee Club, Peer Advising Fellow, Pre-Health Peer Liaison, Organic Chemistry Research, ExperiMentors Science Day Coordinator, MEDLIFE Medical Brigade, Colombian Students Association, Sigma Chi Fraternity Community Service Chair, Club Swimming, Red Cross
Cesar was also personally admitted to
Yale School of Management
Yale University School of Medicine
Northwestern University School of Medicine
Stanford University
Brown University
Brown University Medical School
University of Chicago
Johns Hopkins University
University of Pennsylvania
Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard University
MIT Sloan