Josh P.

5.0

Studied at Chicago Booth

Works at Von Poker Prep

Available Monday at 2:00 PM UTC

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About Josh

About Josh My journey into the world of GMAT coaching began unexpectedly while preparing for my own GMAT exam in 2018. Recognizing my potential, work ethic, and abilities, the institute where I was studying hired me as a Quantitative Reasoning Coach. I quickly made significant contributions, revolutionizing the GMAT department with procedural enhancements and curriculum improvements. My efforts led to a swift promotion to GMAT Director, where I built and led a team of 7 coaches, pushing the department to achieve record-breaking average GMAT scores for two consecutive years. Through this role, I personally coached over 200 MBA hopefuls, guiding them to ace the GMAT and secure placements in top MBA programs. My academic and professional journey didn't stop there. I was awarded the Enid Fogel merit-based scholarship at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, became an MLT fellow, and received consulting job offers from Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, and EY-Parthenon before my classes at Booth even began. I chose to work with BCG during my MBA, leveraging my strengths in work ethic, organization, accountability, and efficiency. Recently, I completed my MBA at Booth and embarked on a new venture, founding Von Poker Prep LLC. My mission is to coach MBA hopefuls on how to optimize their time and resources not just to ace the GMAT, but to excel beyond it.

Why do I coach?

Coaching the GMAT has been a passion of mine for over 4 years, stemming from a deep engagement with the exam for more than 6 years. I find joy in the puzzles presented by the GMAT and have devoted considerable time to developing frameworks and mindsets for efficiently solving these challenges. My motivation is rooted in empathy and experience; I was once a GMAT student myself, aiming for admission into an M7 program while balancing professional and personal responsibilities. This journey led me to create optimized study practices and frameworks, which not only facilitated my own success but also paved the way for my role as a coach at the same institute where I was once a student. At Von Poker Prep, I offer a comprehensive GMAT Preparation package that includes dozens of hours of audiovisual lessons and homework solutions, homework assignments, Mock Analysis frameworks, and Exercise solution frameworks. These tools are designed to be broadly applicable, allowing students from both technical and non-technical backgrounds to master the various sections of the GMAT. My coaching extends beyond teaching technical skills for solving exercises; I aim to instill a strategic mindset and provide key test-taking strategies, ensuring my students' success. I am committed to working tirelessly for my clients, drawing on my own experiences to guide them through their GMAT preparation and beyond. My approach is tailored to empower students to dominate the exam, providing them with the structure, strategies, and support necessary to achieve their highest potential.

Work Experience

CEO & Founder

Von Poker Prep

February 2024 - Present

MBA Candidate

The University of Chicago

August 2022 - March 2024

- Enid Fogel merit-based Scholarship recipient. - Selected as Argentina Country Captain, working Booth’s admissions team to help build Booth’s brand and presence in the country.

Consultant

Boston Consulting Group

June 2023 - August 2023

Quantitative Reasoning Director

Merchant GMAT & Admissions

February 2021 - September 2022

Hiring Manager

- Developed the Quant Reasoning curriculum, classes, and new group course methodology. - Coached more than 200 students. - Contributed to the GMAT department’s record-breaking average GMAT score for 2 consecutive years. - Sourced and trained GMAT coaches, developing and standardizing the Quant Reasoning department. - Created the content and hosted Quant Reasoning webinars, growing Merchant’s brand presence on various digital channels (including LinkedIn).

International Commerce Associate Director

Forbex - Sitio Web de Césped Sintético

July 2020 - July 2022

Quantitative Reasoning Coach

Merchant GMAT & Admissions

July 2020 - February 2021

- Improved the existing Quant Reasoning curriculum, boosting average GMAT Quant scores. - Improved student's experience, creating more user-friendly guides, documents, and lessons.

Marketing Director

Forbex - Sitio Web de Césped Sintético

February 2016 - June 2020

• Acciones de Marketing Digital: - Contacto con la agencia externa para supervisar las acciones de marketing. • A cargo de estudios de mercado: - Competiciones nacionales e internacionales. - Demanda de productos, insights, tendencias, oportunidades locales e internacionales. • Capacitación a mas de 12 empleados en herramienta de CRM (software Pipedrive) • Vendedor en el departamento de Comercio Exterior : - Country Manager de varios países de habla español/inglés. - Manager de cuentas

Marketing Director

Parana 201

June 2015 - February 2016

• Responsable de la creación de la plataforma de e-commerce: - Supervisión de la creación de la página web. - Perfil en redes sociales. - Cuenta en Mercado Libre. • Diseño y supervisión del depósito. • Personal a cargo: 5 empleados.

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