Blog Archive mbaMission Consultant Spotlight Kate Richardson

Blog Archive mbaMission Consultant Spotlight Kate Richardson At mbaMission, our consultants are more than just graduates of the world’s top MBA programsâ€"we are also expert communicators who possess an unparalleled knowledge of the admissions process. Each week, we highlight one member of our team who has committed his/her professional life to helping you get into business school. Kate Richardson earned her MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and her BS in psychology from the University of Illinois. After completing her MBA, Kate worked for several years in management consulting at Axiom Consulting Partners, a boutique strategy execution firm. Her work at Axiom focused on ensuring that clients had the right organization and talent in place to execute their business strategies. As a principal with the firm, she also co-managed its recruiting program, including hiring MBA interns, and mentored entry-level consultants. While at Chicago Booth, Kate was actively involved in the Business Solutions Group and the Dean’s Student Admissions Committee and was also an Admissions Fellow, reading applications and conducting on-campus interviews. She has remained involved in the Chicago Booth community since graduating by serving as communications chair for the Booth Alumni Club of DC and as an alumni admissions interviewer. Before attending bus iness school, she worked in human resources for Pepco Energy Services and KPMG. Kate’s passion for identifying and developing future business leaders is central to her work at mbaMission. Originally from the Chicago area and having spent most of her professional career in Washington, DC, Kate now lives in Columbia, South Carolina. Quick Facts: Received MBA from: University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business Undergraduate field of study: Psychology Fields worked in before mbaMission: Management consulting, MBA admissions, recruiting, human resources, professional services (Big Four) Working style: Dedicated, direct, efficient, practical, thorough, supportive Five things Kate wants her clients to know about her: I successfully switched careers post-MBA to strategy consulting. I am very organized and will push clients to stay on track. I love helping clients become more self-aware about their goals, values, strengths, and weaknesses. I am an experienced recruiter of MBA talentâ€"resume reviewer, interviewer, and career adviser. I worked as a paid member of Chicago Booth’s admissions team, reviewing applications and interviewing candidates. What clients are saying about Kate: “I am 100% convinced that I would not have had the same successes in being admitted to top business schools if I hadn’t worked with Kate on every application. I’ve already recommended Kate to friends of mine going through the business school application process right now. Kate is such a gem for anyone applying to business school, and it was truly a pleasure to work with her.”  â€"Yale SOM Admit (via GMAT Club) “I’m extremely pleased with how the entire MBA application process went and how Kate helped me every step of the way, and I’m happy to recommend her MBA consultancy services to anyone who might be thinking of applying in the near future.” â€"UCLA Anderson Admit (via GMAT Club) “I worked with Kate Richardson on an hourly consulting basis for my business school applications. I was initially apprehensive about utilizing an admissions consultant because I thought I knew the story I wanted to tell and had many friends who recently applied to top schools. That said, I am extremely glad that I decided to work with Kate and am sure that my application process was smoother and more successful with her help. The expertise, guidance and support she provided were invaluable throughout my application process; I now have Kate to thank for being accepted at Wharton and HBS!” â€"Harvard Business School, Wharton Admit (via GMAT Club) Read more of Kate’s testimonials. Watch Kate’s video: Do you want to speak with Kate about your business school prospects? Sign up for a free 30-minute consultation here. Share ThisTweet mbaMission Consultant Spotlight Blog Archive mbaMission Consultant Spotlight Kate Richardson At mbaMission, our consultants are more than just graduates of the world’s top MBA programsâ€"we are also expert communicators who possess an unparalleled knowledge of the business school admissions process. Each week, we highlight one member of our team who has committed his/her professional life to helping you get into business school. Kate Richardson earned her MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and has a BS in psychology from the University of Illinois. After earning her MBA, Kate worked for several years in management consulting at Axiom Consulting Partners, a boutique strategy execution firm. Kate’s work at Axiom focused on ensuring that clients had the right organization and talent in place to execute their business strategies. As a principal with the firm, she also co-managed its recruiting program, including hiring MBA interns, and mentored entry-level consultants. While at Chicago Booth, Kate was actively involved in the Business Solutions Group and the Dean’s Student Admissions Committee and was also an Admissions Fellow, reading applications and conducting on-campus interviews. Kate has remained involved in the Chicago Booth community since graduating by serving as communications chair for the Booth Alumni Club of DC and as an alumni admissions interviewer. Before attendin g business school, Kate worked in human resources for Pepco Energy Services and KPMG. Kate brings a passion for identifying and developing future business leaders to her work at mbaMission. Originally from the Chicago area and having spent most of her professional career in Washington, DC, Kate now lives in Columbia, South Carolina. Quick Facts Received MBA from:  University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business Undergraduate field of study:  Psychology Fields worked in before mbaMission:  Management Consulting, MBA Admissions, Recruiting, Human Resources, Professional Services (Big Four) Working style:  Dedicated, direct, efficient, practical, thorough, supportive   Hometown:  Chicago, Illinois (now lives in Columbia, South Carolina) Five things you want your clients to know about you: 1. Successfully switched careers post-MBA to Strategy Consulting 2. Very organized and will push clients to stay on track 3. Loves helping clients become more self-aware about their goals, values, strengths, and weaknesses 4. Experienced recruiter of MBA talentâ€"resume reviewer, interviewer, and career adviser 5. Worked as a paid member of Booths admissions team, reviewing applications and interviewing candidates What Past Clients are Saying “I really enjoyed talking to Kate. She was extremely candid and gave honest feedback without trying to push for paid services (which most other consultants do and it is a big dealbreaker.) She went well beyond the stipulated time (i goofed up with the timezone conversions:() MBAMission is doing a great job with its consultants, guides and workshops. In case I chose to hire the services of a consulting firm, MBAMission will be the go to place :) Cheers!”  â€" B-School Applicant “Kate was FANTASTIC. Honestly, she really put everything into perspective for me. She was both encouraging and realistic.” â€"B-School Applicant “I enjoyed my conversation with Kate. I was a bit nervous, but she surpassed my expectations. Kate provided me with meaningful insight and clear information on mbaMission. I’m happy I got to speak with Kate!” â€"B-School Applicant See more testimonials for Kate Richardson Watch Kates Video Want a free consultation with Kate? Sign up here.   Share ThisTweet mbaMission Consultant Spotlight