Profile Eval for INSEAD
Hello! Not sure if this is allowed on this forum (hopefully it is)
But I'm currently studying for the GMAT and my target school is INSEAD.
Profile
27/Male
American/Lebanese
Looking to apply for September intake of '22.
GPA
UG was in the states with a horrible 2.9 due to bad first two semesters then changed majors however never fully recovered, plus two jobs. (Will address those somehow in my application)
GMAT
Looking to take it in June with a target score of 700 or hopefully higher.
Languages
· English
· Arabic
· French
Work Experience
Digital marketing agency (US) - Account manager and copywriter
Move to GCC:
Digital margeting agency (GCC) - Account manager and copywriter
- Worked with clients from the public and private sector creating campaigns in both Arabic and English
After this position I realized advertising was not for me, received a job offer from a start up in another country in the GCC.
2 Years - Product developer:
- Introduced 20+ new products by travelling to China and meeting with suppliers (negotiating orders and managing the shipment).
- Traveled to Ukraine to work with our app development team. Gained extensive experience on how to launch a product from A to Z (front end and back end).
- Business development: Helped initiate joint venture negotiations with another local company, and also helped in the expansion into Europe.
- Marketing: Created and managed all marketing campaigns and designs
Current position (1year in August) Working for a Holding Company/Group (also in GCC)
Position - Assistant Manager - Business Development (due to travel restrictions we have been forced to work with our subsidiaries remotely)
· Developed the marketing and branding for a medical company
· Coordinating with CFO and finance team on the implementation for an ERP system across all 40+ subsidiaries with an agency in Denmark who is implementing D365
· Devised short- and long-term business strategies for a hotel in Germany
· Created a new logo for an automobile brand
· Project manager for a subscription-based grocery store model and responsible for the branding, marketing, and early stages of app development
o Working with COO on price and product analysis (on the above)
· Conducting desk research on certain companies in which look to gain exclusive distribution rights
Certifications
· CompTIA Security+
· Scrum Master
· AWS Cloud Practitioner
International Experience
· USA
· KSA
· Kuwait
· Ukraine
· China
Extracurricular Activities –
Organized a convention donation and office donation for a non-profit organization serving homeless families during my undergrad.
Career Goals: Why INSEAD and why an MBA?
I always envisioned having an international career not limited to one location. INSEAD positions me to land a job with MBB firms. I realize that I have been fortunate enough to gain experience across various industries and regions which made me realize a career in consulting and strategy would be a great choice.
Thank you!