Erik G.

Erik G.

5.0

Powerful storytelling to differentiate you. End-to-End. Wins at all Top 5

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Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business

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Works at Ford Motor Company

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Erik’s MBA Qualifications

Coaches professionally

20+ people coached for MBA

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

Erik has helped clients get into these schools:

Clients admitted to HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton, CBS, and other top programs. Experience in end-to-end admissions consulting and essay guidance for powerful storytelling that will differentiate your application. Academic and career background in creative writing, executive search and resume writing. Frequently work with international applicants. 在中国申请的候选者,随时与我联系(也有微信)

Erik can help with:

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

Ding Analysis

Waitlist Strategy

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

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About Erik

*CLIENT WINS*: GSB, HBS, Wharton, Chicago Booth, Columbia, Kellogg, Ross and more. Have worked with non-traditional, international and PE/Consulting candidates. Clients from every category have been accepted to Top 5 programs. DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF. A great story is the most important element of a successful application. Let's tell your story and make you one IN a million, not one OF a million. About Me: I am a Stanford MBA and Columbia undergrad alum experienced in admissions consulting (20+ clients). Wins include acceptance to top 5 MBA programs and high-profile (Fortune 500) executive resume re-works. My Professional Experience: 10 years of work experience in Automotive/EV, Space and Consulting industries. Currently in Ford's post-MBA management program. Took a company public at a $1.2 billion valuation. Worked for the Chairman of one of China's largest automotive companies. Five years at the world's premier executive search firm leading Board of Directors recruitment for Global Fortune 500 companies. Lived and worked in China, NYC, Detroit and Silicon Valley. MBA Admissions Consulting My specialty is helping candidates navigate and the admissions process for top-tier MBA programs from start to finish. This means helping you understand the process itself as well as working with you to translate your amazing experiences into a stand-out narrative that will be memborable, differentiated, emotive and filled with meaning. Process - What you Get: I offer a very structured process that gets your best content, applies the best spread and holds everyone accountable. Clear timelines and objectives, writing techniques and style tips, school-specific essay strategies, MBA resume review, mock interviews and more. I am happy to discuss the process in greater detail or answer any questions on an introductory call. Resume & Cover Letters: I worked at one of the largest executive recruiting firms and have written, edited and reviewed hundreds of C-suite resumes. I'll work with you to craft a stellar MBA or undergraduate resume. For Admissions Consulting: - For quick turnarounds and short engagements (e.g. essay review), my hourly rate is $220. This reflects consistent wins at the top MBA programs in the world. - Generally, I offer package deals based on the number schools to make my services as affordable and competitive as I can. If needed or requested, I can bring on my partner as another resource.

Why do I coach?

I love storytelling and the creative process. The truth is that a great story is the most important element of a successful application. Let's tell your story and make you one IN a million, not one OF a million.

Work Experience

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Manager, Manufacturing Transformation, Ford Business Leader Program

Ford Motor Company

September 2023 - Present

Part of the Ford Business Leader Program (FBLP). 5-6 MBAs selected from top MBA programs

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Business Operations Manager

Astra

2022 - Present

Business Operations team - support c-suite on investor relations and communications

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Director

ELMS: Electric Last Mile Solutions

2020 - 2021

Director of Corporate Affairs, responsible for all Communications, Investor Relations and Government Affairs. Employee #3, scaled to 300 people and led $1.2 billion listing on Nasdaq. ELMS assets acquired by Mullen

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Chief of Staff

Chongqing Sokon Industry Group Co.,

2018 - 2020

Chief of Staff to the owning family of Sokon, multi-billion dollar automotive company listed on Shanghai stock exchange. Based in Santa Clara, CA and Chongqing, China. Supported SF Motors/SERES, U.S. subsidiary developing crossover EV. Ran all government relations. SERES now produces the Huawei AITO EV brand

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Associate

Teneo

2017 - 2018

Associate in Talent and Governance groups, working with Fortune 500 CEOs and Boards.

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Senior Analyst

Egon Zehnder

2013 - 2017

Senior Analyst in the Board Consulting and Technology practices in NYC and Palo Alto. Lead analyst for global technology board consulting, recruitment and CEO-succession projects.

Education

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Stanford Graduate School of Business

MBA

2021 - 2023

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Columbia College

BA

2009 - 2013

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