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Michelle Zhao

Washington University in St Louis · Class of 2025

Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor's
Economics, Marketing
St. Louis, MO
Speaks English
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Michelle Zhao's profile photo

Michelle Zhao

Washington University in St Louis · Class of 2025

Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor's
Economics, Marketing
St. Louis, MO
Speaks English
Identity verified

Education

Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor's, Economics, Marketing
August 2021 - May 2025

Skills

Ability to Speak in PublicAccountingAssertivenessBrand ManagementBudgeting SkillsBusiness AdministrationBusiness DevelopmentBusiness ModelBusiness to Business CommerceCommunication SkillsConflict ResolutionConsultingCost ReductionCritical ThinkingData AnalysisDebatingDue DiligenceEconomyEmployee RetentionEvent ManagementFinancial AnalysisFortify (Software)Graphic DesignHard Work and DedicationInternal CommunicationsInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipManagement SystemsMarketingMetricsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMonetizationNetworking SkillsOktaOrganic Business GrowthPresentationsProcurement ManagementRaising CapitalRecords ManagementRecruitmentResearch SkillsSalesforce.ComSales ProcessesSoftware as a ServiceStakeholder ManagementVenture CapitalWholesaling

Work history

GLOBAL RESEARCH AND CONSULTING GROUP
Consultant Research Analyst
February 2023 - present

- Completed pro-bono consulting and research projects for NGOs and social impact startups around the world - Devised media revitalization plan for HealthTech client that augmented follower engagement & retention. Ide…

SKANDALARIS CONSULTING GROUP
Team Lead Consultant
February 2023 - present

- Led a consulting project for a high-growth local startup, working directly with executives (e.g., raising capital, scaling rapidly, monetization, product improvement). Liaison between client and a team of 4 undergradua…

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY VENTURE NETWORK
Head of Startup Intake Investment Analyst
September 2022 - present

- Led a team of 4 to develop an evaluation & selection process of startups in the WashU ecosystem looking for early-stage

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Debate Instructor Research Analyst
May 2020 - present

- Collaborated with Professor Jackson Lu of MIT Sloan School of Management to create 9-week debate curriculum to empower the career advancement of Google engineers and Boston Consulting Group consultants - Taught nine 2-…

OKTA
Business Development Representative Intern Intern Council Leader
May 2024 - August 2024

- Fortify sales pipeline by researching and sourcing prospective clients. Qualify inbound leads over phone, acting as first point of contact for Okta buyers. Support technical backbone by tracking and maintaining accurac…

LEWIS AND CLARK VENTURES
Venture Capital Intern
May 2023 - November 2023

- Identified high-potential B2B SaaS prospects & performed top-level diligence. Crafted personalized & compelling emails to connect with 40+ companies weekly, resulting in increased investment opportunities, port…

SOPHIAS CROWNS FLOWER SHOP
Team Lead Consultant
September 2022 - December 2022

- Led a team of 4 to help strategize organic growth for Sophia's Crowns, a boutique flower shop in St. Louis - Assessed existing business model as too costly (200%+ of budget), and identified garden development as ~…

POTOMAC ACADEMY DEBATE
Co Captain Varsity Debater
January 2016 - July 2021

- Developed & strengthened critical thinking, research, and public speaking abilities over 270+ public forum rounds - Qualified 2x to the Tournament of Champions & the National Speech & Debate Tournament. Ran…

UNIVERSAL DEBATE
Founder Debate Instructor
February 2020 - May 2021

- Founded an online speech & debate education platform for middle school students around the globe - Developed curriculum & hosted workshops for ~300 students that enhanced their research and speaking abilities -…