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dmateer25
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- Joined: Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:15 pm
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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- GMAT Score:710
Hello,
I plan to apply to MBA programs next year. I want to get your opinion if you feel I have a competitive profile for any of the schools I am interested in and what you think I can do to improve my chances.
Profile:
Age: 24
Ethnicity/Gender: Caucasian/Male
GMAT: 710
Q48 83%
V39 87%
Education:
Initially went to a Community College for a year and planned to take over the family business. However, I realized I wanted something different in my life and transferred after one year. I stayed close to home and continued to work at the family business (only employees were my father and grandfather and they needed the help) while attending a small private school in Western Pennsylvania.
Robert Morris University
BSBA with concentration in Management (2008)
GPA 3.96 Summa Cum Laude
Awards:
-Honor societies (Sigma Beta Delta and Alpha Chi)
-Dean's list every semester
-Dean's Scholar
-Voted top Management student by faculty and president of the University
Extracurricular activities:
-Tutored students at community college for a semester
-Leadership committee member for company sponsored networking group
-Company sponsored softball league that benefits United Way
Work Experience:
I was in a rotational program at a Global 150 company. My first rotation was in Procurement and my second was in Treasury.
Procurement Trainee : (8 Months)
Negotiated savings of 20% on indirect material and service contracts valued over $1.5 million. In addition, I negotiated a car rental contract valued at $9 million for my company.
"¢I was presented a Special Recognition Award for efforts demonstrating strong business leadership contributing to the company's Vision, Values and Beliefs.
Treasury Financial Trainee: (5 Months)
My group managed the trust investments and pension plan.
Procurement Coordinator: (Started June 1, 2009)
"¢ Manage the company's U.S. hotel program with roughly $30 million in annual volume.
"¢ I conduct all sourcing for the company's fleet of vehicles. The fleet is roughly 3,500 vehicles.
Target Schools:
Haas
Fuqua
Tepper
HBS
Kenan-Flagler
Booth
Kellogg
Tuck
I plan to apply to MBA programs next year. I want to get your opinion if you feel I have a competitive profile for any of the schools I am interested in and what you think I can do to improve my chances.
Profile:
Age: 24
Ethnicity/Gender: Caucasian/Male
GMAT: 710
Q48 83%
V39 87%
Education:
Initially went to a Community College for a year and planned to take over the family business. However, I realized I wanted something different in my life and transferred after one year. I stayed close to home and continued to work at the family business (only employees were my father and grandfather and they needed the help) while attending a small private school in Western Pennsylvania.
Robert Morris University
BSBA with concentration in Management (2008)
GPA 3.96 Summa Cum Laude
Awards:
-Honor societies (Sigma Beta Delta and Alpha Chi)
-Dean's list every semester
-Dean's Scholar
-Voted top Management student by faculty and president of the University
Extracurricular activities:
-Tutored students at community college for a semester
-Leadership committee member for company sponsored networking group
-Company sponsored softball league that benefits United Way
Work Experience:
I was in a rotational program at a Global 150 company. My first rotation was in Procurement and my second was in Treasury.
Procurement Trainee : (8 Months)
Negotiated savings of 20% on indirect material and service contracts valued over $1.5 million. In addition, I negotiated a car rental contract valued at $9 million for my company.
"¢I was presented a Special Recognition Award for efforts demonstrating strong business leadership contributing to the company's Vision, Values and Beliefs.
Treasury Financial Trainee: (5 Months)
My group managed the trust investments and pension plan.
Procurement Coordinator: (Started June 1, 2009)
"¢ Manage the company's U.S. hotel program with roughly $30 million in annual volume.
"¢ I conduct all sourcing for the company's fleet of vehicles. The fleet is roughly 3,500 vehicles.
Target Schools:
Haas
Fuqua
Tepper
HBS
Kenan-Flagler
Booth
Kellogg
Tuck
