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I’m a mission-driven product leader and former management consultant with a career that’s spanned the military, aerospace innovation, and national security technology. I began my professional journey as a U.S. Army officer before transitioning into management consulting, first at Accenture, then at McKinsey & Company. At McKinsey, I served as a trained interviewer and recruiting lead, advising clients across the public and private sectors on strategic and operational challenges. After earning my MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, I moved into product management—first at Supernal, Hyundai’s advanced air mobility division, where I helped shape the future of aerospace platforms. Today, I work in product at a defense technology startup, where I’m focused on building tools that directly support national security missions. Along the way, I’ve also supported others through major transitions, whether into top MBA programs or consulting careers, drawing from my own experiences and my work with organizations like Service to School. I'm passionate about mission-focused work and thrive at the intersection of strategy, technology, and leadership.
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Coaching has always been a big passion of mine - while in business school, I was the VP of Prospective Students for the Armed Forces Association as well as a member of Service2School, a non-profit that provides guidance and mentorship for transitioning service members looking to pursue advanced degrees. I'm also a alumni interviewer for Ross. Over the past 5 years, I've coached and prepped over 100+ people on MBA applications with a high rate of success. I know what adcoms are looking for, so let me help you get there!
Why do I coach?
I coach because I believe in the power of transformative opportunities and know how life-changing the right guidance can be. As a military veteran transitioning to business school and then to top-tier consulting, I’ve seen firsthand how mentorship can shape a career. That’s why, since 2018, I’ve dedicated myself to helping others navigate those same high-stakes moments with clarity and confidence. Over the years, I’ve coached hundreds of candidates, both veterans and non-veterans, into leading MBA programs and consulting firms, including McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. My experience includes time at Accenture and McKinsey & Company, where I was a trained interviewer and recruiting lead, giving me deep insight into what firms and programs are really looking for. Through my work with Service to School, I’ve supported many veterans in finding their next mission through education. And as a proud University of Michigan Ross MBA, I bring both empathy and structure to the coaching process. What drives me is seeing my clients succeed, not just getting the offer or acceptance letter, but stepping into the next phase of their journey with confidence. Coaching lets me pay it forward, one breakthrough at a time.
Work Experience
Senior Technical Engagement Manager
Onebrief
June 2025 - Present
Product Manager
Supernal
October 2023 - June 2025
Conducted extensive market analysis and voice of customer (VOC) research to develop and validate the Market and Product Requirement Document (MRD/PRD) for an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, positioning our product offering as a market leader Developed a comprehensive aftermarket services and support product strategy and a product roadmap to autonomous flight and simplified vehicle operations (SVO)
Associate
McKinsey & Company
July 2021 - September 2023
Hiring Manager
Led a transformation for a leading global aerospace manufacturer by working with key stakeholders to develop over 150 initiatives across multiple business segments, resulting in over $450m in bankable impacts over the next 5 years Defined customer needs, requirements, and KPIs to select the best suited computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) program for a high-speed CPG manufacturer, reducing maintenance downtime by 25% Developed strategic vision for the rollout of electrification and charging infrastructure for a recreational boat manufacturer resulting in pivot to become the market leader Supported a medical device company in identifying $50m in savings opportunities for logistics and shipment of finished products through detailed analysis of historical spend
Senior Strategy Consultant
Accenture
August 2020 - July 2021
Assessed 80+ digital process automation projects across 15 enterprise level teams; recommended and received approval for 39 projects with over $20m in projected annual savings, exceeding program targets by 15% Developed a U.S. Government mandated data compliance strategy and implementation plan for a telecommunications provider by defining customer requirements and KPIs, completing the technical analysis of over 2,000 software applications 5 weeks ahead of schedule Conducted analysis of software applications impacted by Federal government compliance requirements, reduced project scope by 30% and saved $500k in projected assessment costs
MBA Summer Intern
GE Aviation
May 2019 - August 2019
Worked with a diverse set of stakeholders to analyze and validate two years of cost data to prioritize engine component repairs, resulting in $670m potential savings over next 10 years Identified and implemented corrective actions to eliminate a repair bottleneck, reduced turn-around time of repairs by an average of 10 days and $150k cost savings per engine
Assistant Team Leader - Army Space Support Team (ARSST)
United States Army Reserve
September 2017 - August 2019
Led a team of 7 specialists capable of providing space force enhancement, space control support, and special technical operations to Army units worldwide, ranked top team out of 6 in the unit
Aircraft Commander & Operations Officer
US Army
May 2010 - September 2017
Analyzed existing systems and identified inefficiencies, resulting in the development of a web-based helicopter mission request system, decreasing processing time by 40% over 1,200 missions and adopted as standard for all Army Aviation units in the Pacific Region Led a 40-person team that planned and facilitated a Presidential delegation visit by the US Vice President, Sec. of Defense, Sec. of State, and Director of the CIA to the Republic of Korea Managed and optimized a $450m logistics and life support project with a workforce of 700, sustained 3,200 combat troops with zero stock-outs of critical supplies Reallocated $120m in critical base support equipment to other installations in need, completed base closure project 2 months ahead of schedule Commanded 42 combat helicopter missions enabling coalition partner forces to drive out insurgents in Western Afghanistan, allowed local government forces to secure the region Built a 54-person section responsible for maintaining and sustaining 56 helicopters, exceeded Army standard for operational readiness by 15% Developed a modernization program to upgrade $180M of legacy aircraft without degradation to mission capability; increases tactical effectiveness by 10% allowing flight in more extreme environments with 20% lower maintenance costs Facilitated training for 120 pilots and 300 air crew in the latest model Blackhawk helicopter for combat deployments and worldwide operations, completed four weeks ahead of schedule
Navigation Officer
Shell
June 2009 - March 2010
Navigated world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship, successfully planned the vessel’s 6000nm maiden voyage from Qatar to the U.K. Validated a newly designed LNG cargo system by supervising the vessel’s first cargo loading and discharge, safely delivering $80 M of cargo with zero incidents
Hayley was also given offers to work at
EY
KPMG
Education
Michigan's Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Concentration: Data and Business Analytics
2018 - 2020
Admissions Committee Experience
Activities and societies: Vice President of Prospective Students - Armed Forces Association
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Bachelor of Science - BS, Maritime Operations and Technology
2005 - 2009
Activities and societies: President of the Student Port of the Propeller Club; led 35 people in a professional organization to facilitate maritime jobs post-graduation.
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