BENJAMIN SCHUMACHER
6 Soldiers Field Park, #302 | Boston, MA 02163
bschumacher@mba2011.hbs.edu | (xxx) xxx-xxxx
education
2009-2011
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
BOSTON, MA
MBA candidate, May 2011. First-year honors. Non-profit Board Fellow. Harbus Foundation (provides
grants/consulting services to non-profits). Vice-Chair: Education Interest Group. Member: Social Enterprise Club.
2002-2006
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
ST. LOUIS, MO
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology. Minors in Economics/Business. GPA: 3.92/4.00. Awarded five merit-based
scholarships, including National Merit Finalist. Elected Treasurer of Jewish a cappella group and Vice President of
Club Soccer Team. Employment: installed lawn sprinkler systems and worked 20+ hours/week at Italian restaurant.
fall 2004
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Semester abroad in social psychology. GPA: 6.5/7.0. Dean of Students Commendation for High Achievement.
Facilitated two social psychology research projects. Received “Best and Fairest” Award on college soccer team.
experience
summer 2010
MCKINSEY & COMPANY
ATLANTA, GA
Summer Associate
Led identification and valuation of transportation cost-savings synergy opportunities in post-merger environment at
global beverage company. Wrote business case for “remote-control locomotives” for large US railroad.
summer 2009
INSTITUTO EXCLUSIVO LANGUAGE EDUCATION INSTITUTE
LA PAZ, BOLIVIA
Strategy Consultant
• Defined new market segment target and designed program to expand into US online language education market
• Created performance-based incentive program for teachers, improving client retention
• Designed and implemented centralized online lesson scheduling system, enhancing experience for 100+ users
summer 2009
SAVE THE CHILDREN / PARITY CONSULTORES BOLIVIANOS
LA PAZ, BOLIVIA
Business Development Consultant
Wrote business plan for non-profit educational institution to illustrate financial roadmap to...