James Torres
Wharton MBA Candidate | Ex-McKinsey Analyst | MBA Admissions Guide
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Worked at McKinsey & Company
Available tomorrow at 9:30 PM UTC
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James's Offerings
Custom hourly · $99/hr
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James’s MBA Qualifications
10+ people coached for MBA
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
Hi! As a strategic problem solver with a unique blend of consulting rigor and entrepreneurial mindset, shaped by four years at McKinsey and an MBA at Wharton focused on Finance and Innovation, I bring deep expertise in structured thinking, stakeholder alignment, and driving impact across complex business challenges. As a current MBA candidate at The Wharton School and a former Senior Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company, I bring a wealth of experience in strategic problem-solving and business acumen to my coaching. I specialize in helping clients craft compelling narratives that highlight their strengths and align with their career aspirations. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and make your MBA dreams a reality!
James can help with:
Application Strategy
Editing
Essays
Interviews
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Waitlist Strategy
About James
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Why do I coach?
Coaching changed my life and I want to pay it forward.
Work Experience
MBA Candidate
The Wharton School
July 2024 - Present
Senior Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
July 2023 - July 2024
Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
July 2021 - July 2023
Supply Chain Analyst
Shell
August 2020 - July 2021
Drilling Engineer
Shell
September 2019 - August 2020
• Engaged with stakeholders and the VP of wells to develop and roll out the new GWDP (Global Wells Delivery Plan) that improved worker efficiency and eliminated waste for wells engineers globally • Led a team in charge of implementing a risk-based approach to the current GWDP content and improved the efficiency of the process from 1 year to 6 months •. Performed a cost analysis on increased fluids and transportation costs in the Permian; $400k saved
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2024 - 2026
Rice University
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2015 - 2019
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