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25+ Year Corporate Insider Turned Career Coach
Irina C.

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Hourly Rate: $100

About Irina


Bio

I bring 25 years of US corporate leadership experience — along with an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and a background as a strategy consultant at Deloitte — to career coaching and interview preparation. I’ve worked across top global companies in the pharma, biotech, medical devices, food, and paper industries, and held leadership roles in multiple functional areas including commercial operations, partnerships, business contracts, supply chain, procurement, and planning.
That breadth...

I bring 25 years of US corporate leadership experience — along with an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and a background as a strategy consultant at Deloitte — to career coaching and interview preparation. I’ve worked across top global companies in the pharma, biotech, medical devices, food, and paper industries, and held leadership roles in multiple functional areas including commercial operations, partnerships, business contracts, supply chain, procurement, and planning.
That breadth means I’m not coaching in the abstract — I speak from firsthand experience about what different career paths are actually like, what hiring managers in those fields are looking for, and how to position yourself credibly for the roles that fit you best. I’ve coached dozens of professionals at different stages of their careers, including members of my direct and adjacent teams, and I’m often praised for seeing clearly through both the opportunity and the person’s strengths to connect the dots and define the right strategy.
Having lived and worked in seven countries, I also bring an international perspective to my work. In addition to English, I can coach in Russian or Spanish if that is preferable for non-native English speakers. Whether you’re a college student targeting your first work opportunity, an experienced professional changing jobs, or someone pivoting into a new industry or function, I help you clarify your direction and positioning — so that you and the person across the table both walk away knowing there is a strong fit.


Education

Saratov State Socio-Economic University
BS, Economics and International Business
University of Notre Dame, MBA / Operations Management (Magna Cum Laude)
MBA

Additional Languages

Russian
Spanish

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Career Development

Career Development

With deep consulting and corporate experience, I've coached dozens of professionals and students at every stage of their careers — helping them identify the right path, craft compelling resumes and cover letters, and prepare for successful interviews. My clients have come from a wide range of industries including pharma, biotech, medical devices, food, paper, consumer goods, power & energy, and management consulting, and from functions such as business operations, strategy, supply chain, procurement, commercial operations, product development, and quality. I also incorporate AI tools where appropriate to make the coaching process more effective, efficient, and accessible.
College Counseling

College Counseling

Most high schools don't begin discussing college planning until late sophomore or junior year — by which time many key decisions about courses, activities, and summer experiences have already been made. I'm an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, a former strategy consultant at Deloitte, a business leader with 25+ years of experience across multiple industries and functional areas, and a mom who has navigated this process both with my own high-achieving children and with the many students I've coached. I bring structured thinking and real-world perspectives gained throughout my career to help students identify their authentic direction early and build a concrete roadmap — covering potential professional paths, target schools, four-year course plan, extracurricular and summer activities, and the future application narrative — because selective colleges today aren't looking for students who do everything, but for those who demonstrate a consistent, genuine focus. This roadmap allows students to be adding the right building blocks of their college application throughout high school, rather than putting it together under pressure in senior year.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I have conducted 100+ interviews as a leader, coached 20+ people on their job search process and interview preparation/practice. Additionally, I have insider knowledge of what leading companies are looking for across multiple popular industries and functional areas. I can help tailor your positioning and interview responses for authenticity and impact.
MBA

MBA

After earning my MBA from Notre Dame in 2001, I went on to build my career alongside fellow MBAs at Deloitte and across leading global companies in multiple industries and functional areas — giving me a firsthand understanding of what the MBA path truly entails. I know what business schools and employers are looking for and how to help you confirm your fit, frame your experience, and position yourself strategically for the program or role you're targeting. Whether you're applying to an MBA program or leveraging your degree to land the right next opportunity, I bring both the education and the experience to guide you toward a fulfilling business career.
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