Rachel Rising

860-335-1533 | rrising@fordham.edu
29 Silver Brook Lane, North Granby, CT 06060
EDUCATION
Fordham University Gabelli School of Business | Bronx, NY
Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting and Finance
GPA: 3.84 (91 credit hours)

Expected May 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE
United Technologies, Finance Intern, 40 hours/week | Windsor Locks, CT
Summer 2014
Implemented cost reduction initiatives in an aftermarket repair center
Performed Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing
Recorded journal entries and created Excel spreadsheets to help with monthly P&L closes
The Travelers Companies, Inc., Claims Rep., 40 hours/week | Windsor, CT
Summer 2013
Solved problems and made informed decisions in a fast-paced environment; responded to inquiry calls and
captured notice of loss information
Handled over 1800 calls throughout the summer
Granby Pharmacy, Customer Service Rep., 14 hours/week | Granby, CT
August 2010-August 2012
Assisted with prescription orders and purchases, inventory management, and merchandise displays
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Deloitte Alternative Spring Break | Memphis, TN
Spring Break 2015
Partnered with Teach for America to work with children from low-income families; tutored elementary
school children in math and advised high school students about financial planning and college preparation
Business Tutor | Bronx, NY
January 2015-Present
Support success of fellow students by tutoring in a wide array of business subjects including finance and
accounting; 3 hours/week
Resident Assistant | Bronx, NY
August 2014-Present
Leader in Fordham community through enforcing student conduct, planning and implementing programs, and
mentoring other students; campus-wide RA of the month November 2014.
Undergraduate Research Assistant | Bronx NY
September 2013-Present
Assist marketing professor with research including exploring databases, research and coding tasks, literature
review, and theme analysis; research recognized in Taylor & Francis publication; 5-10 hours/week
Rose Hill Society | Bronx, NY
Spring 2013-Fall 2014
University Ambassador; host prospective students as part of Experience Fordham, give weekly tours,
lead small group discussions for prospective students at open houses
GO! Guatemala Habitat | Guatemala
Spring Break 2014
Worked with Habitat for Humanity to construct homes while learning about the Guatemalan culture;
weekly meetings; head of fundraising for team
GO! Detroit | Detroit, MI
Spring Break 2013
Traveled to Detroit as part of Global Outreach; worked with Reclaim Detroit to turn wood from
deconstructed houses into reusable material; weekly meetings; organized fundraising projects
Jumpstart | Bronx, NY
2012-2013
Volunteered 8 hours/week at preschool in the Bronx to help children from low-income families develop
proficient literacy skills; 15 hours of training
SKILLS
Organization - Time Management - Leadership - Teamwork - Adaptability - Written and Verbal Communication Decision Making - Problem Solving - Microsoft Office including Excel
AWARDS
Beta Gamma Sigma | New York, NY
Deans List (4.0 GPA) | Bronx, NY
Boyle Society | Bronx, NY
Teen Community Service Award | Granby, CT
INTERESTS
Running, ballet, singing, playing guitar, crafting, and reading.

March 2015
November 2014
November 2014
May 2012