
Yvette R.
5.0
(22)
13,471 min coaching
Studied at Harvard Business School

Worked at Deloitte
Available today at 4:00 PM UTC
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About Yvette
Hello, I am an empathetic & straightforward MBA admissions coach with 10+ years coaching amazing MBA M7 admits. Drawing on my deep understanding of admissions' vision, I guide clients in creating authentic stories and ambitious goals that reflect their past experiences and future potential. I am a first-generation college grad. I was admitted to HBS, Wharton, Kellogg and Tuck from a non feeder undergrad and varied professional experience (I did not apply to Stanford because I sought more structure). Harvard's SVMP is where I first experienced the MBA classroom. When I got serious about my journey, I secured a coach then got creative. I coordinated events with admissions officers at 25 of the top MBA programs in the US to get to know them intimately. Today, I maintain an extensive network of MBAs worldwide (US M7 + INSEAD, LBS, Oxford, Cambridge), keeping my finger on the pulse of current MBA students' and alumni experiences. I have worked with Stacy Blackman, a premier MBA admissions firm, since 2014, collaborating with admissions officers who recommend me. Born in Los Angeles, I have consistently challenged global norms. My childhood in Mexico City and European travels broadened my worldview, making the globe seem more accessible. These experiences sparked my passion for mentoring and collaborating with people worldwide. My pre-MBA career included positions at prestigious corporations such as Deloitte Consulting, Fannie Mae, and UBS Investment Bank in NYC. After graduating from HBS, I moved to Dubai, where I embarked on an entrepreneurial journey. There, I co-founded a real estate services company (acquired), collaborated with a sovereign wealth fund, and launched the 'Grubhub' of the Middle East. Currently based in San Francisco, I am engaged as an Independent Technology Executive implementing AI/automation, which provides continuous real-world exposure that allows me to help clients formulate their goals.
Why do I coach?
I have witnessed the transformative impact of coaching on professionals' lives and thus dedicates fully to people I coach. In turn, I am inspired by the passion of future leaders. I view MBA admissions and career coaching as opportunities to guide people through pivotal life changes, providing a guide for ongoing career renewal. This contrasts with managing tech projects, which entail managing performance within a specific goal. During application season, I dedicate time to work with a select group of clients from diverse industries worldwide. Many of these relationships evolve into ongoing career coaching partnerships and friendships.
Work Experience

Founder/ Senior Director
3volve.ai
June 2023 - Present
Boutique Innovation strategy and implementation. We thrive in going beyond strategy and solution advice to supporting implementation of the vetted AI workflows for each unique business processes and tech stack.

Senior MBA Admissions Consultant
Top MBA Admissions Consulting Group
September 2014 - Present
Coached ~300 young professionals with diverse backgrounds & 1-12yrs experience working at companies such as Mckinsey, BCG, Oliver Wyman, KKR, Carlyle, Google, Netflix, Microsoft, NASA, gov/military (nuclear, defense tech), pharma, and top tier startups. Help define career paths, core soft & quantitative skill-development plans, and fit/application strategies for top 17 MBAs worldwide for MBA, EMBA, PT MBA, deferred admissions& dual degrees.
Investment Banking Summer Associate
UBS
2007 - Present
Director Strategic Product&Ops Initiatives
Kasa Living
June 2020 - December 2023

Product Manager/Startup Founder
Various companies
July 2009 - May 2020
-Product Manager at various Silicon valley seed to Series C tech companies, -Emerging Market builder of global operations and market experience.advice on a startup portfolio, worked with a sovereign wealth fund, enjoyed yacht parties, and learned a lot! -Founder food delivery (marketplace) startup,

Consultant
Deloitte
July 2003 - December 2005
Pre-MBA systems and strategy consultant
Yvette was also given offers to work at
Google
Raytheon
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA
Activities and societies: Climbed Mt Kilimanjaro (~20k feet) in Tanzania. Turnaround club. Policy courses at Harvard Kennedy School of Government
California State University, Northridge
BS, Electrical Engineering
London 1 year study abroad focused in philosophy
22 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
5.0
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