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Cathal Moroney
President
Brooks Ballentine
VP of Outreach
Abby Pearson
VP of Networking
Garrison Kiefer
VP of Learning
A strong summer foundation
The CCC board began its work over the summer—collaborating with CBCC and key consulting recruiters—to craft a comprehensive semester plan. We prioritized helping students improve networking and casing skills, setting the tone for a successful year ahead. Leading the charge were Cathal Moroney (President), Abby Pearson (VP of Networking), Brooks Ballentine (VP of External Outreach), and Garrison Kiefer (VP of Learning).
Kicking off with momentum
The semester started with a bang, offering events to prepare students for consulting success. Highlights included corporate reception prep, a RocketBlocks overview, networking 1:1 sessions, and a second-year internship panel. These efforts culminated in our first-ever Case Interview Bootcamp: an all-day session in partnership with the CBCC. Over 50 MBA students from various programs came together for skill-building and expert insights, with a special morning session led by Siddharth Chandramouli, PhD.
Connecting with consultants
Carlson Consulting Connections brought together 12 consultants from firms like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, and several boutique firms such as West Monroe, Chartis, and Pioneer. In partnership with the Graduate Women in Business (GWIB) club, this event provided invaluable career insights to both full- and part-time MBA students, fostering connections across the Twin Cities consulting community.
Welcoming new board members
This fall, we added five first-year students to the CCC board. Their efforts have been instrumental in promoting and organizing events, enhancing our impact across campus!
Sam Borja Truax
Urvashi Gupta
Wade Garrison
Marie Johnson
Audrey P Kiefer
On-campus and beyond
Consulting firms were active on and off campus, with opportunities to network and recruit with Deloitte, BCG, McKinsey, and others. Here are some event highlights:
Mastering the Deloitte case
Deloitte consultants shared insider tips on navigating the nuances of their case interview process, helping students build confidence ahead of January interviews.
Cracking BCG's framework
A hands-on workshop guided by BCG consultants, focusing on structured problem-solving and frameworks to excel in their interviews.
Deloitte launch at King Coil
A lively off-campus event hosted by Deloitte at King Coil Spirits, blending networking with a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.
Friends of CCC step up
Our friends of CCC have been pivotal in supporting second-year board members casing with first years. Since October, we’ve completed over 70 cases across 30 unique students—a remarkable testament to collaboration and effort!
Via Rao
Prakhar Sharma
Emily Oates
Devyn Leeson
Work hard.
unwind harder!
The CCC-sponsored TAPS gave students a chance to take a break from the rigorous demands of semester one. Tropical shirts, temporary tattoos, and a laid-back vibe helped everyone recharge before diving back into the grind!
And somehow, there is still more to do. Behavioral interview workshops, mock interview days, and additional mentorship sessions are on the horizon as first-years gear up for January interviews. It’s been a busy semester, and we can’t wait to continue this momentum into the winter break and into 2025!
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