Riley N.
5.0
Army Veteran and Wharton MBA | Expert in Military Career Transitions
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Works at US Army
Available January 8 at 2:00 PM UTC
I'm taking on clients at any stage of their application journey.
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Riley’s Military Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
20+ people coached for Military
Are you ready to take your next step—whether it’s applying to college, grad school, or transitioning to a civilian career? I’m here to help you navigate the process with precision and confidence. From shaping your personal narrative and resume to acing interviews and tackling standardized tests, I’ll guide you every step of the way. I’m a Wharton MBA student, West Point graduate, and U.S. Army Veteran passionate about helping others achieve their goals. My journey has taken me from leading engineer teams in Colorado to specializing in space operations and helping establish a major military organization in the Middle East. Along the way, I’ve honed the skills to not just succeed but help others succeed too. What I Offer: Strategic Applications: I’ll work with you to figure out the right schools or programs for your unique strengths and aspirations. Tailored Resumes: Let’s ensure your experience shines, making your impact clear to any audience. Personal Narrative Development: Craft essays that highlight your biggest moments of growth and leadership. Mock Interviews: Practice until you're confident—and ready to nail your real interviews. Standardized Test Prep: Optimize your preparation to achieve your best results. Whether you’re navigating BDD, VR&E, or seeking a remote Skillbridge opportunity, I’ve been there and can guide you. My tailored approach has helped others gain admission to top undergraduate and MBA programs, and I’d love to help you too. A Little About Me Outside of work, I enjoy mountain biking, snowboarding, and experimenting in the kitchen. I’m also a lifelong fan of Washington, D.C. sports teams—which has been a lesson in perseverance if nothing else! Let’s work together to make your next chapter your best yet.
Riley can help with:
Interview Prep
Skill Building
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Salary Negotiation
Military Strategy
Veterans Affairs
Military Training
Leadership Development
About Riley
From constructing your personal narrative, resume, and essays with a proven, tailored system to conducting mock interviews until you're tired of my voice, I'll help you along your application journey from beginning to end. I am a Wharton MBA student, West Point graduate, and a U.S. Army Veteran who can work with you to figure out where you should apply and how to get in. I will help you craft and draft your biggest moments of impact for admissions committees, polish your resume to make sure people from all backgrounds can understand your roles and impact, and crush your standardized tests and your interviews. I've helped others gain admission to top undergraduate universities and MBA programs and I look forward to helping you too! A little about my background: I graduated from West Point with degrees in Economics and Sociology in 2019. After graduating, I commissioned as an engineer officer in the U.S. Army and led construction and demolitions teams in Colorado. Then, I functionally specialized in space operations, where I had the privilege of deploying to the Middle East to help create a new major military organization from the ground up. Outside of work, I enjoy mountain biking, snowboarding, and experimenting in the kitchen. I’m also a lifelong fan of Washington, D.C. sports teams—which has been a lesson in perseverance if nothing else! Let’s work together to make your next chapter your best yet.
Why do I coach?
I understand the importance of having checkpoints, assistance, and encouragement during your career transition, undergraduate admissions, and MBA application journey! I really enjoy supporting individuals in fine-tuning their progress, and I take great pride in advocating for others, ensuring they recognize their own accomplishments and feel proud throughout the journey.
Work Experience
Space Operations Officer
US Army
August 2022 - Present
I managed seven teams providing state-of-the-art space warfare capabilities to elite military units across four continents. I also deployed to the Middle East to advise senior military leaders on employing space warfare technology within a new organization.
Combat Engineer
US Army
May 2019 - August 2022
I served as a Combat Engineer Officer inside the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division in Colorado Springs, CO. I led an engineer team that provided construction and demolitions expertise to a tank unit.
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
Masters of Business Administration
2024 - 2026
MBA Candidate at The Wharton School.
United States Military Academy
Bachelor of Science, Economics and Sociology (Honors) - Double Major
2015 - 2019
Honors: Top Graduate in Sociology, Dean’s List (All Semesters).
Riley was also personally admitted to
Tuck School of Business
Darden School of Business (UVA)
Tepper School of Business (Carnegie Mellon)
McDonough School of Business (Georgetown)
McCombs School of Business (UT Austin)
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Overall Rating
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