Alex Olsen
Management consulting interview coach and former Bain manager
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingConsulting and finance recruitingResume and LinkedInInterpersonal communicationCollege admissionsGrad school and PhD |
| Works with | Students, Professionals and Veterans |
| Also coaches | Speaking coach and Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | Master of Public Policy, Harvard University; Bachelor of Science in Management, United States Air Force Academy; Harvard Presidential Scholar; Cheng Fellow, Harvard |
Alex Olsen is a management consulting coach who helps people prepare for consulting jobs and top programs. Alex is a former Bain manager who led consulting teams on growth strategy, tech transformation, go-to-market strategy, and automation projects. At Bain, Alex interviewed 30+ candidates and reviewed 100+ resumes. Alex is also an Air Force veteran with a Harvard master's degree. Coaching covers management consulting, college, communication and public speaking, and master's programs.
What Alex helps with
Alex helps people get into consulting firms and top schools. Coaching covers both technical knowledge and mindset.
- Preparing for management consulting interviews
- Getting a consulting offer from a non-traditional background
- Building a strong resume for consulting roles
- Applying to college
- Applying to master's programs
- Communication and public speaking
- Performing under pressure
Who Alex works with
Alex works with people aiming for top companies and top schools. Alex has a special interest in mentoring candidates from non-traditional backgrounds who want to earn a consulting offer.
Background and qualifications
Alex was a Manager at Bain from June 2021 to December 2023. Alex led teams of consultants on projects in tech, manufacturing, distribution and logistics, and aerospace. Alex and the team won best case in Texas two times. Alex holds a Master of Public Policy from Harvard and a management degree from the Air Force Academy.
Alex Olsen pricing
Alex Olsen reviews
Alex Olsen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Alex is a former Bain manager who also interviewed 30+ candidates and taught resilience strategies to 300+ people in the Air Force.
Best for candidates from non-traditional backgrounds who want to land a management consulting offer.
Common questions
How much does Alex Olsen charge?
Coaching with Alex runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Alex from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alex Olsen help with?
Alex Olsen helps with preparing for management consulting interviews, getting a consulting offer from a non-traditional background, building a strong resume for consulting roles and applying to college.
Does Alex Olsen have reviews?
Alex Olsen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Alex Olsen certified?
Alex Olsen lists: Master of Public Policy, Harvard University; Bachelor of Science in Management, United States Air Force Academy; Harvard Presidential Scholar; Cheng Fellow, Harvard.
Does Alex Olsen coach people from non-traditional backgrounds?
Yes. Alex mentored candidates from non-traditional backgrounds at Bain and helped them earn offers.
How do I contact Alex Olsen?
Send Alex a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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