Jenn Chen
Bachelor of Science in Economics from University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts from College of Arts and Sciences, Working with Neuberger Berman since July-2008, Co-Business and Charity Director at International Affairs Association.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Skills: | Business, Chinese, English, French, Investment, Languages, Law, Leadership, Management, Marketing |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of Pennsylvania |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Neuberger Berman |
| Position: | Team Leader |
| Time period: | July 2008 - December 2009 |
| Description: | Currently drafting investment committee memorandum and actively evaluating direct investment opportunities, in healthcare and gaming industries (approximate transaction sizes ~$100 million).
Independently led Global Infrastructure investment team in 4-month deal process with Head of Alternatives at the China. Investment Corporation ($200 billion sovereign wealth fund) in Beijing, brokering a potential strategic partnership and up to $1 billion investment into the group’s infrastructure private equity platform. Spearheaded dialogue, negotiation, and seller interaction, resulting in the sourcing and valuation of portfolio of secondary private equity funds, both buyout and venture capital, from new endowment client (>$1 billion in assets). Successfully completed two of the largest secondary investments (over $30 million and $100 million) in the group since Neuberger’s spin-out, in which discounted purchase prices for 34 underlying companies purchased from 2000-2007 were submitted to General Partners to be acquired as portfolio assets in $1.7 billion NB Secondary Fund II (closed July 2008). |
| Employer: | Givology |
| Position: | Co-founder and President |
| Time period: | April 2008 - December 2009 |
| Description: | Currently running a non-profit P2P start-up that leverages online lending platforms and partnerships with grassroots non-profits to fund and report status of grant to underprivileged students in developing nations; initially secured non-profit partnership in China, Uganda, Kenya, Brazil, and India; ~$10,000 in ~300 donations to 34 students and 12 projects.
Created legal, financial, and operational framework to enhance 2009-2010 sustainability model (initial grant $1,000 in 2008) by building Board of Directors, introducing volunteer/intern/fellows’ recruitment and Givology chapter initiatives, hiring CFO, securing pro-bono legal advisory, setting up fundraising guidelines, and streamlining human capital across New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco, Beijing, Shanghai, and England. |
| Employer: | Lehman Brother |
| Position: | Data Analyst |
| Time period: | July 2007 - August 2007 |
| Description: | Actively drove sell-side merger and acquisitions deal of one of the group’s largest clients, Unilever, in the sale of its ~$150 million asset, Lawry’s (spices and seasoning) to McCormick. Was primarily responsible for heavy data analysis, information synthesis and design of materials in the final offering memorandum distributed to potential buyers of the asset (deal closed August 2008, cash sale at $605 million, 9x EBITDA).
Directly formulated, assessed and discussed appropriate sales positioning and strategy with M&A corporate development, marketing, and distribution senior management team of Unilever. |
| Employer: | Wharton Small Business Development Center |
| Position: | Consultant |
| Time period: | September 2006 - May 2008 |
| Description: | Researched and analyzed traditional and alternative profit models to address project goals and expectations of local business owners, one of which incorporated findings into his business plan presented to venture capital investors in Spring 2008.
Performed in-depth client interviews for determining evidence-backed assumptions used in cost structure estimates and future revenue projections, specifically redrafted the future projections and execution strategy for alternative energy, light fixture company. |
| Employer: | American Chamber of Commerce |
| Position: | Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) Director |
| Time period: | June 2006 - August 2006 |
| Description: | Built a business resource and research center for over 2,000 member companies in six-week timeline.
Established partnerships with multinational corporations and acquired resources valued at over 10,000 RMB for future development of SBRC. Worked directly for President of the Chamber to create visa issuance report for U.S. Embassy in Beijing |
| Employer: | Phi Gamma Nu Business Fraternity |
| Position: | Vice-President of Fraternity, Speakers Director on Professional Committee |
| Time period: | September 2005 - May 2008 |
| Employer: | Opera Solutions Consulting, Inc. |
| Position: | Consultant Intern |
| Time period: | May 2005 - July 2005 |
| Description: | Monitored performance of a large credit card issuer’s program for small business cards across different geographical regions and income bands.
Directed and coordinated with main branch in NYC in the development of office strategy and work stream for China projects. Helped budget, design/style and create content and new company website, alongside Regional Manager and project team. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Pennsylvania |
| Time period: | 2004 - 2008 |
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science in Economics – Concentrations in Finance, Management, BSc |
| University: | University of Pennsylvania |
| Time period: | 2004 - 2008 |
| Degree: | International Studies, BA |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | outdoor recreation (camping, fishing, picnicking, scenic hiking
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| Hobbies: | amateur photography; culinary arts; arts and crafts; bikram yoga; traveling; Chinese watercolors; Chinese pop |
| Memberships: | International Affairs Association |
Jenn's Contacts (8)
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Emily Chiu
Entrepreneur, launching online venture in the education space. Background in finance, business building & portfolio company management from previous roles as a professional investor (private equity), investment banker and advisor to management teams
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Simeon Williams
* Global Loans Syndicate Finance Analyst at ING Commercial Bank * Analyst - Project Finance at European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) * Head of Corporate Relations at Aiducation International
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Anton Bernstein
Economics graduate from The Wharton School, currently working as an Analyst at Insight Venture Partners, NY.