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I’m an engineer at heart who eventually found my way into strategy, and I love the hands-on problem solving that comes with supply chain and operations. I grew up in a family where college wasn’t the norm, and that pushed me to chase every learning opportunity I could, from chemical engineering to HBS. I’m at my best when I’m digging into a messy problem, and finding simple and clear solutions. I’m ambitious and I bring intensity to my work, but everything I do is ultimately in service of my life outside of work, with my husband, our daughter, and our two dogs in Chicago. I love big challenges, but I love time with friends and family even more.
Samantha’s Management Consulting Qualifications
Experience level: Associate Partner
10+ Management Consulting clients
Samantha has helped clients get into these companies:
With a robust background in management consulting, I bring over six years of experience at McKinsey & Company, where I rose to Associate Partner in <4 years after joining post-MBA as an Associate. My focus was on manufacturing and supply chain within the Operations practice, but I was involved in recruiting efforts across all practices, both generalist consultants and technical/specialist roles. I have given 100+ interviews and was extremely involved in recruiting, acting as recruiting lead for Chicago in some capacity from 2021-2025. If you have been to a recruiting event in Chicago in the last few years, we might have even crossed paths! I also hold an MBA from Harvard Business School, where I saw the consulting recruitment process up close as a candidate. Whether you need help with case interviews, resume crafting, or navigating the consulting landscape, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and strategize your path to a successful consulting career!
Samantha can help with:
Behavioral Interview Prep
Case Interview Prep
Case Math
Frameworks
General Exploration
Networking Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know what it’s like to navigate admissions and recruitment without guidance. As a first-generation college student and later as an engineer applying to business school, I had no insider knowledge; it was just trial, error, and a little bit of luck. Now, after my time at HBS and McKinsey, I’ve seen how much strong storytelling and the right support can unlock opportunities for great candidates. I love helping people clarify what drives them and turn their experiences into a narrative that truly reflects who they are and why they belong.
Work Experience
Vice President, Strategy and Operations
Grubhub
October 2025 - Present
Lead enterprise strategy, city/local operations, strategic PMO, and act as Chief of Staff to the CEO.
Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company
July 2023 - October 2025
Interviewer
Manufacturing and supply chain focus within the Operations practice
Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
October 2021 - June 2023
Interviewer
Associate
McKinsey & Company
June 2019 - September 2021
Interviewer
Supply Chain Manager
Diageo
January 2015 - August 2017
Manufacturing Engineer
General Mills
June 2013 - January 2015
Samantha was also given offers to work at
Colgate-Palmolive
Nike
Gap
Education
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2017 - 2019
Activities and societies: Chief Admissions Ambassador - Student Association; Volunteer Consultant - Consulting for Impact
Lehigh University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
2009 - 2013
Activities and societies: Alpha Gamma Delta, Global Citizenship Program, AIChE, Society of Women Engineers
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Case Interview Communication: How to Sound Structured Under Pressure [9/30/2026] (Recording)
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Inside the Case Interview: What Interviewers Grade You On [9/28/2026] (Recording)
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![Breaking Into MBB: An Insider's Guide to Consulting Recruiting [9/16/2026] (Recording)](https://customer-14xsjmjbqk93tdwp.cloudflarestream.com/9fd7cad33be429a23a8518377a743e42/thumbnails/thumbnail.jpg)
Breaking Into MBB: An Insider's Guide to Consulting Recruiting [9/16/2026] (Recording)
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