Hello,
I am considering applications to some full time programs in the NYC region.
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh 3.1 overall, Economics/Geology Dual Degree
Work Experience 2.5 years by fall 2012
My current job is a budget analyst for a large urban public school district special education department. I manage 96 million dollars in funding. In my time here, I have engaged in complex problem solving and cost saving measures in a previous financial mess of a department.
I have negotiated multi million dollar health care contract rates down by 20%, replaced agency vocational contracts with in house employees, reducing the cost by 50%, and identified excessive spending in areas that could be curtailed. Since this deals with education, a large portion of what I do is obtaining qualitative feedback from the educational supervisors, while presenting them with quantitative data before we mutually reach best practice decisions.
Though my work experience may seem less extensive in years served, I feel the excess of 2 million dollars I have generated in savings and the burden of my position are a strength in my application.
GMAT: 620, 6.0 AWA (39Q,35V). I felt a little disappointed here, as my last few practice tests (manhattan and gmat prep) were between 640-670.
I am looking at Fordham fulltime, and Rutgers fulltime, with Rutgers being much more preferred to me.
My reasoning for pursuing an MBA has been shaped by my current experiences and future goals. Since I have dealt alot with contract negotiation, purchasing, and budgeting, I feel that Supply Chain management would be a good fit for my skill set and interests. I see the need to gain in depth education in this topic to bolster my opportunities in this field.
Feedback is much appreciated, thank you.
I am considering applications to some full time programs in the NYC region.
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh 3.1 overall, Economics/Geology Dual Degree
Work Experience 2.5 years by fall 2012
My current job is a budget analyst for a large urban public school district special education department. I manage 96 million dollars in funding. In my time here, I have engaged in complex problem solving and cost saving measures in a previous financial mess of a department.
I have negotiated multi million dollar health care contract rates down by 20%, replaced agency vocational contracts with in house employees, reducing the cost by 50%, and identified excessive spending in areas that could be curtailed. Since this deals with education, a large portion of what I do is obtaining qualitative feedback from the educational supervisors, while presenting them with quantitative data before we mutually reach best practice decisions.
Though my work experience may seem less extensive in years served, I feel the excess of 2 million dollars I have generated in savings and the burden of my position are a strength in my application.
GMAT: 620, 6.0 AWA (39Q,35V). I felt a little disappointed here, as my last few practice tests (manhattan and gmat prep) were between 640-670.
I am looking at Fordham fulltime, and Rutgers fulltime, with Rutgers being much more preferred to me.
My reasoning for pursuing an MBA has been shaped by my current experiences and future goals. Since I have dealt alot with contract negotiation, purchasing, and budgeting, I feel that Supply Chain management would be a good fit for my skill set and interests. I see the need to gain in depth education in this topic to bolster my opportunities in this field.
Feedback is much appreciated, thank you.
