Vanessa D.
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Break into Top MBAs with Wharton MBA | ex-Uber and ex-Accenture
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Works at Salesforce
Available tomorrow at 10:00 PM UTC
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Vanessa’s MBA Qualifications
Welcome to my profile! As a Wharton MBA and Harvard College graduate, I bring a wealth of experience in business development, strategy, and brand management from top companies like Uber and Accenture. My passion for innovation and deep understanding of consumer needs have driven my success in the B2C and D2C spaces. I have coached dozens of clients, helping them navigate the competitive MBA admissions process and secure spots at top programs. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that highlights your unique strengths and sets you apart. Reach out to start your journey to MBA success!
Vanessa can help with:
Interviews
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Vanessa also coaches for Career Development and Life. View all.
About Vanessa
I am a Harvard-educated Wharton MBA graduate with more than seven years of industry experience and over three decades of life experience. My roots are in a vibrant, predominantly Haitian community in NYC. Being the first in my family to graduate from college and earn a master's degree, I navigated many of life’s ups and downs with the invaluable support of mentors, friends, and even kind strangers. I am deeply grateful for their guidance. Having worked at prestigious firms like Salesforce, Uber, and Accenture, I have cultivated a rich blend of professional knowledge and personal insight. I am thrilled to leverage this background to help you identify what truly matters to you and to live a life aligned with those values. I am excited to be part of your journey and look forward to helping you navigate your path to success.
Why do I coach?
I am passionate about helping people become the best versions of themselves.
Work Experience
Srategy and Operations
Salesforce
July 2024 - Present
Manager - Business Development and Strategy
Uber
December 2022 - January 2024
Worked on strategic deals and programs that elevated Uber's sustainability, accessibility, and micromobility goals for its consumers. Additionally, I led the Uber One product strategy and enhanced the overall membership program.
MBA Candidate
The Wharton School
2020 - 2022
Carving my own path in the B2C and D2C space, driven by detail, enthusiasm, and a want to deeply understand consumer needs. My business school journey has been one of innovation and strategic discovery. Business Strategy, Investor Relations and +7 skills
Brand Strategy Intern
TechStyle Fashion Group
June 2021 - August 2021
Communication, Brand Strategy and +8 skills
Management Consultant
Accenture
June 2016 - September 2020
Managment and strategy consulting. Developed a strategic and operational toolkit. Left because I wanted to explore the B2C and D2C space.
Product Development Intern
Saks Fifth Avenue
June 2015 - August 2015
Exploring my interest in retail and product development. I realized I needed a faster pace ow work.
Vanessa was also given offers to work at
Google
ascena Retail Group
Education
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, African American Studies
Activities and societies: Association of Black Harvard Women, Peer Health Exchange, City Step, PBHA Summer Urban Program, First Generation Student Union, Leaders!
The Wharton School (UPenn)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2020 - 2022
Activities and societies: William P. Lauder Leadership Fellow, Communications Fellow, TA for MGMT 610: Foundations of Teamwork & Leadership (Adam Grant), TA for OIDD 705: Leading with Grit (Angela Duckworth), and African-American MBA Association (AAMBAA) Co-President
Vanessa was also personally admitted to
NYU Stern School of Business
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Vanessa has helped Leland clients get into MIT Sloan
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