2. Today’s Agenda What is NCG Introduction to Leadership Committees
Events
CTP
Upcoming Events
Who We Are
Introduction to the Leadership
Ice Breaker
Committees
Events
CTP
Next Meeting

3. What is Consulting
The business of giving expert advice to other professionals, typically in financial and business matters. AKA - Professional Problem Solving!
Not a desk job
Not an easy job
Should we rebuild our brand
How to compete with Apple
Should we acquire Gillette?
What are market expectations
Founded in 2013 by Noor Nahavandi and Chris Marthers
1 of the 43 Smeal College of Business Organizations
Our Mission is to prepare students for a career in the consulting industry through real-world consulting experience, case study workshops, networking opportunities, and professional guidance.

4. Who We Are
The Nittany Consulting Group (NCG) is an organization in the Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University whose primary goal is to prepare students for a career in the consulting industry through:
Founded in 2013 by Noor Nahavandi and Chris Marthers
1 of the 43 Smeal College of Business Organizations
Our Mission is to prepare students for a career in the consulting industry through real-world consulting experience, case study workshops, networking opportunities, and professional guidance.

5. Partners Noor Nahavandi Chris Marthers Ryan Saba Year: Senior
Major: Finance
Past Internships:
CIBT, LivingSocial, GE, Deloitte
Noor Nahavandi
Year: 5th Year Senior
Major: MAcc, Finance
Past Internships: SBDC, PwC
Chris Marthers
Major: MAcc
Future Internship: EY
Ryan Saba
Noor Nahavandi
Senior
Finance
GE, Deloitte
Chris Marthers
5th Senior
Macc, Finance
SBDC, PwC
Ryan Saba
Macc
Future EY

6. Directors Myron Leung Kelly Zheng Kevin Yau Sam Jobson Janina Cisneros
Lead Consultant and Director of Consulting Training Program
Year: Senior
Major: MAcc, Finance, Chinese
Past Internships: Boeing
Kelly Zheng
Director of Signature Event and Director of Marketing
Year: Senior
Major: Accounting
Past Internships: World Trade Center, GE, Deloitte
Kevin Yau
Director of Member Relations
Year: Senior
Major: MAcc, Finance
Past Internships: SBDC
Sam Jobson
Director of Professional Relations
Year: Junior
Major: MAcc, Finance
Future Internship: Grant Thornton
Myron Leung, Lead Consultant and Director of Consulting Training Program
Senior
Macc, Finance, Chinese
Boeing
Kelly Zheng, Director of Signature Events and Director of Marketing
Accounting
STV, GE, Deloitte
Sam Jobson, Director of Professional Development
Junior
Macc, Finance
Future Grant Thornton
Kevin Yau, Director of Member Relations
SBDC
Janina Cisneros, Director of Thon
5th Year Senior
Boeing, Future EY
Janina Cisneros
Director of Thon
Year: 5th Year Senior
Major: Accounting
Past Internships: Boeing & EY

7. Committees THON Steering Committee Professional Relations Committee
Led by Janina Cisneros
Professional Relations Committee
Led by Sam Jobson
Member Relations Committee
Led by Kevin Yau
Signature Event Committee
Led by Kelly Zheng
THON
Professional
Member Relations
Signature Event

8. NCG THON Join the THON Steering Committees Canning Trips
Go to: ncgpsu.com
Canning Trips
October 17th-19th
November 7th-9th
December 5th-7th
Sign-Ups at the Front!

9. Professional Relations
Networking and Recruiting Events
Information & Education Sessions
Corporate and Alumni Sponsors
Increase Consulting Presence at Penn State
Apply to Professional Relations Committee
Apply at ncgpsu.com

10. Members Relations Homecoming Upcoming Events
We are partnered with WIB this year, so look out for upcoming s regarding pomping and a homecoming social
Upcoming Events
NCG Merchandise
Socials
One in February to celebrate the end of NCG week
Location TBD
Other events are still TBD, expect an event soon
For any suggestions or questions me at
Apply to Members Relations Committee
Apply at ncgpsu.com

11. Signature Event Committee
What to Expect
Assist in the planning of NCG week (namely the case competition)
The case competition will have around 10 companies in attendance
There will be a concurring Consulting Career Fair
Case Competition will take place February 6th
Interviews
Due to the size and significance of the event, interviews will be conducted following application deadline
Apply to be on the Committee
Apply at ncgpsu.com

12. Consultant Training Program (CTP)
What is the CTP?
9 week comprehensive boot camp
How will it work?
Teams
Practice
Graduation
Benefits of the program
Networking
Learn what it’s like to be a consultant
The opportunity to interview for real world consulting positions
To learn more and apply:
Go to:
Or:
Go to:
In the banner, go to The Club > Consultant Training Program

13. Schedule Module Week: # Program Presenters Module 1 9/15/2014 1
Intro to Consulting
NCG
9/22/2014 2
Breaking Down a Problem
Grant Thornton
9/28/2014 3
Everything Consulting
Bain & Company
10/3/2014 4
Case Study Presentation
CTP
Module 2
10/10/2014 5
Successful Business Strategy
10/17/2014 6
Financial Analytics / Excel Workshop
SBDC
10/24/2014 7
SCM &Research and Industry Reports 101
PSU Professor
10/30/2014 8
Business Law
11/7/2014 9
PPT and Storyboarding
Module 3
11/14/2014 10
Pitch-a Business
11/21/2014 11
Working with Clients
Deloitte
11/28/2014
No Class Due to Break
12/5/2014 12
Final Presentations

14. Events Some Companies we Partnered with in Past Semesters:
General Body Meetings are every other Tuesday at 7pm
For a list of events, check out ncgpsu.com/events

15. Dues Dues for this year: $15 for one semester, or $25 for the year
Cash or check payable to “Nittany Consulting Group” by next meeting (9/27)

16. Other Announcements
The Diversity Mentorship Program (DMP): Students are partnered with a consulting practitioner at Deloitte to learn more about life in consulting and Deloitte, build their professional network, and ask any questions related to their professional future.
PWC Case Competition: This is a distinctive opportunity for your members to gain real world experience while applying academic skills outside of the classroom. In addition to the benefits highlighted below, Challenge provides a great experience for you, or your members, to speak to during interviews on campus.
Shell Case Study Challenge: Shell is looking for remarkable students to participate in PSU Annual Shell Case Study Challenge. Join us to learn about various opportunities at Shell.

17. Next Meeting with Grant Thornton
Date: September 23rd
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: TBD
Companies in Attendance:
Any questions?