Rachelle Lipford, MBA
About Rachelle Lipford, MBA
Rachelle Lipford, MBA, is a Project Manager specializing in Project Management Administration at Sallie Mae Bank, where she has worked since 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Ball State University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University, and has extensive experience in various roles within the financial services sector.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Rachelle Lipford currently serves as a Project Manager in Project Management Administration at Sallie Mae Bank. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the organization for over nine years. Her work is based in both Newark, Delaware, and Indianapolis, Indiana, where she manages various projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and project delivery.
Previous Experience at Sallie Mae Bank
Prior to her current role, Rachelle Lipford worked as a Technology Manager (Consultant) at Sallie Mae Bank through Indecon Solutions from 2012 to 2015. In this capacity, she focused on technology-related projects and initiatives, leveraging her expertise to support the bank's operational goals during her three-year tenure.
Education and Expertise
Rachelle Lipford earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University, where she studied from 1989 to 1994. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Indiana Wesleyan University, completing her studies from 2002 to 2004. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in project management and business analysis.
Career History at OneAmerica
Rachelle Lipford has extensive experience at OneAmerica, where she held multiple roles from 1997 to 2005. She began as a Tax Analyst for seven months, then transitioned to a Tax Reporting Coordinator for six years. Following this, she served as a Process Improvement Analyst for one year, contributing to the enhancement of processes within the organization.
Consulting Experience at Ciber
From 2007 to 2012, Rachelle Lipford worked at Ciber as a Senior Consultant - Application Supervisor for PERF/TRF. In this role, she oversaw application management and provided consulting services, which further developed her skills in project management and technology solutions.