Rachel Warren

About

Driven Business student, natural leader and networker on Dean’s List at Penn State University Smeal College of Business. Management Information Systems (MIS) major with concentrations in Finance, Marketing and Consulting. Transitioned from Engineering to Business to align strategy, technology and people for greater impact. Consultant at Nittany Lion Consulting Group working directly with clients on complex growth opportunities and strategic challenges. Recently advised a biotech client on go-to-market expansion and transformation. Proficient in OpenAI ChatGPT and generative AI tools. A critical thinker and continuous learner, passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation—currently guiding students in AI as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant. Active member in PSU Women in Business; Gamma Phi Beta Sorority with 3 leadership roles - Recruiting, Programs and Standards; PSU Biotechnology, Sports Clubs, THON Philanthropy Org. Interests-fitness, reading, museums, travel. Avid sports fan. Strong listening and communication skills developed through sports, jobs and volunteering. Multiple internships and 6 years of seasonal work in customer-facing and supervisor roles built my confidence and adaptability. Self-motivated, coachable and team-oriented with strong work ethic. Competitive sports and great mentors shaped my resilience and commitment to mentoring. Highlights: * 2025-Present, NLCG Promotion to Senior Consultant; client business transformation (akin to intern) * 2024, Completed NLCG Consultant Training Program, earned competitive Associate Consultant role * 2024, Former HS track and cross-country athlete; now train for charity marathons * 2020–2023, Completed internships: Korn Ferry Digital-Salesforce & Microsoft Partner–Technology Sales & Marketing; SAP–Software & AI; University of Pennsylvania-Engineering * 2019-2025 Promoted 3 times with new responsibilities at seasonal retail and restaurant jobs; STEM tutor * 2020-23, Founder & President of student-led Women in Leadership HS Club, introduced careers girls rarely considered; created plan, recruited speakers, led meetings, guided students Skills: • Interpersonal: Communication & Relationships | Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Innovative | Leadership | EI/EQ • Technical: Excel | VBA | SQL | PowerPoint | Word | Outlook | Teams | Tableau | Canva | Java | Qualtrics • AI & Data Technologies: ChatGPT | Generative AI Tools | Data Collection & Analysis | Chatbot Development • Consulting: Business Transformation Strategy, Case Competitions, Research & Interviews, Client Presentations

Experience

• Senior Consultant (akin to intern) · Nittany Lion Consulting Group2025-05-01 –

  Participated in client engagements in profitability, market entry, mergers and acquisitions, talent strategy, transformation; recently created GTM strategy for Biotech client expansion to Aerospace and other industries. Developed and presented consulting deliverables: strategy roadmaps, competitive analyses, business case reports. Selected after completion of competitive apprenticeship; promoted 2x, committed 6 semesters thru May 2027.

• Associate Consultant (akin to intern) · Nittany Lion Consulting Group2024-11-01 – 2025-05-01
• CTP Consultant in Training · Nittany Lion Consulting Group2024-09-01 – 2024-11-01

  Completed competitive 10-week Consultant Training Program | Lessons, assignments, mock consulting case interviews, presentations.

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - AI · Penn State University2025-05-01 –

  Guide students in Artificial Intelligence course | Office Hours, Quizzes, Grading, Constructive feedback.

• Active Sorority Member with Leadership Positions · Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority2024-01-01 –

  Recruiting Chair, Programs Chair and Standards Committee.

• Supermarket Cashier & Front End Lead - Seasonal · Acme Markets2024-05-01 – 2024-08-01

  Guided teams, resolved customer complaints, led products & promotions knowledge, loss prevention.

• Student Pre Internship Experience - Technology Sales · Korn Ferry2022-12-01 – 2023-01-01

  Learned KF Digital products, Partners Salesforce & Microsoft joint messaging, value prop; Greeted prospects, persuaded to attend product sessions; Lead analysis.

• Fine Dining Hostess - Seasonal · Anthony's Restaurant Sea Isle City2022-05-01 – 2022-09-01

  Welcomed, facilitated guests’ experience, managed restaurant workflow.

• Customer Service Manager - Seasonal · Sunset Pier Restaurants2019-05-01 – 2021-09-01

  Trained, managed team, promoted 2 times in 3 summers, food prep, cashier, critical escalations.

• Software Applications & AI Technology Intern · SAP2020-06-01 – 2020-07-01

  Completed SAP Artificial Intelligence HS summer internship program, developed AI Chatbots with SAP software, group collaboration, peer review, presented to executives.

Education

• Penn State UniversitySMEAL College of Business Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems with Concentrations in Finance, Marketing & Consulting
• The Academy of Notre Dame de NamurSTEM Scholarship Recipient and High School Diploma with Honors
• Amazon Web Services TrainingInformation Technology Certificate of Completion: Artificial Intelligence
• Spring-ford Middle School (SFMS)Middle School Grades 7-8

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