Jake B.
5.0
Studied at Darden School of Business (UVA)
Works at Mayo Clinic
Available Saturday at 3:00 PM UTC
I can be available Monday-Saturday on select days and times during the evening in addition to my standard availability.
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About Jake
I was fortunate to graduate from two top-tier universities with both my bachelor's and my MBA entirely paid for through scholarships. I'm the first person in my family to attend business school, and I'm eager to pass along the lessons that I learned while going through the application process. I would particularly love to work with those who (like myself) are non-business majors looking to make a career transition through gaining an MBA. I also have a passion for helping people from less affluent backgrounds. While in college, I worked as a Student Outreach Mentor for a college-readiness program called GEAR UP, helping underprivileged students prepare for the ACT, apply to college, and gain scholarships. This was a rewarding experience, and I appreciate the opportunity to continue coaching and mentoring people who are humble and driven. In addition to typical test prep and application coaching, I can also provide insight into common career pathways for MBA graduates. I received offers from blue chip companies in consulting (Bain) and CPG brand management (J&J) but opted for an internal strategy consulting role at a diversified healthcare and manufacturing company (3M). I'd welcome the opportunity to share my thought process and the pros and cons that I saw in each opportunity.
Work Experience
Sr. Strategist
Mayo Clinic
September 2023 - Present
-Analyze healthcare data to inform strategic decision making at the world's top healthcare system
Marketing & Business Development Strategist
3M
June 2022 - Present
-Internal consulting role as part of a leadership development program at a Fortune 100 diversified manufacturing and technology company. -Lead projects related to division and corporate strategy, marketing, and business development across a wide variety of industry sectors (healthcare, industrial, semiconductor manufacturing, etc.)
Marketing Associate
Johnson & Johnson
June 2021 - August 2021
-Led a project focused on the dynamics of the "digital divide" and its effects on health literacy and proper use of over-the-counter medicine -Designed and launched a survey, observed several focus groups, and conducted a literature review of 75+ sources -Evaluated 25+ partnership opportunities and delivered a presentation with strategic recommendations to over 50 people
Business Development Manager
Economic Development Corporation of Utah
July 2017 - July 2020
-Managed the recruitment of a $286M Tyson Foods case-ready plant, the largest greenfield manufacturing expansion in Utah over 5 years (as of 2019) -Led other notable corporate recruitment projects including: GE Healthcare (plant expansion), Oatly (first western U.S. manufacturing facility), Bullfrog Spas (HQ relocation), and Dyno Nobel (internal software development division) -Directed cross-functional teams to prepare responses to technical project requests for proposals (RFPs) -Strategized with marketing and research colleagues to prepare customized pitches to corporate decision makers and consultants; developed industry-specific marketing materials to highlight Utah’s relevant competitive advantages
International Trade Coordinator
Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development
April 2015 - May 2017
- Planned and executed a trade mission to Korea and Taiwan that included executives from 20 companies; oversaw recruitment, scheduling, marketing, vendor payments, and logistics for the trade mission - Coordinated the visit of a 100+ person delegation from Sichuan, China which included a meeting with the Lt. Governor and a reception for leaders from business, government, tourism and academia - Interfaced with executives of foreign companies to encourage foreign direct investment (FDI)
Student Outreach Mentor
GEAR UP Education Program
September 2013 - August 2015
-Tutored and mentored low-income students across 4 high schools in order to help them qualify for scholarships, apply for financial aid, and prepare for university level studies
Jake was also given offers to work at
Bain & Company
Johnson & Johnson
GlobalFoundries
United States Department of State
Education
Darden School of Business (UVA)
MBA, Marketing & Strategy Consulting
2020 - 2022
• Stamps Foundation Fellowship (full-tuition scholarship + stipend) • William Michael Shermet Award recipient (top 5% of first-year class) • Faculty Award for Academic Excellence (top 10% of class) • Volunteer Instructor for the Darden Prison Resilience Education Program (PREP) • Mentor for the UVA-Darden Mentorship Program - • First-year Marketing Club Liaison • Basketball Club President Other Clubs: Real Estate Club, Tech Club, Latin American Student Association, Soccer Club, Latter-day Saint Student Association
Brigham Young University
BA, Political Science
2010 - 2015
• 3.98 cumulative GPA • Political Science Department Salutatorian • Magna Cum Laude • Dean’s list • President’s Leadership Council nominee • National Merit Scholarship Finalist • Garth Jones Writing Award Other: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Intramural Champion (basketball and soccer), Co-captain of YPrize Business Competition semi-finalist.
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