Jennifer Chen
International Studies and Economics graduate from University of Pennsylvania. Co-founder and president at Givology, and working at Lehman Brothers, Private Equity.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Website: | http://www.givology.org |
| Skills: | Chinese, English, French, Languages |
| Location: | New York |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Lehman Brothers, Private Equity |
| Position: | Private Funds Investments Group |
| Time period: | June 2008 - Present |
| Description: | • Evaluated the feasibility of alternative hedging platforms that combine various investment strategies across the fund of funds, secondary, and co-investment platforms within the Group, for a large mutual fund limited partner
• Identifying and quantifying the value of a potential purchase of a stake in a large secondary fund opportunity • Tracking the performance of Lehman Brother’s Private Equity’s public vehicle for investors (“LBPE”) using output from in-house stochastic modeling • Currently assessing the potential co-investment opportunities underlying an investment in customer support outsourcing business |
| Employer: | Givology |
| Position: | Co-founder and President |
| Time period: | March 2008 - Present |
| Description: | • Currently working on a non-profit start-up called Givology that leverages P2P lending platforms to fund grants to underprivileged students in developing nations
• Secured non-profit and governmental partnerships in China to begin data collection and fundraising, and working on Iran, Ecuador • Directly planning, managing and overseeing the strategic and logistical development of private-public partnerships, as well as increased visibility of issues in the non-profit education sector |
| Employer: | Lehman Brothers, Investment Banking |
| Position: | Consumer/Retail Group |
| Time period: | June 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
• 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 (SBDC) |
| Position: | Consultant |
| Time period: | September 2006 - May 2008 |
| Description: | • Researched and analyzed different profit models to specify project goals and expectations to clients
• Performed in-depth client interviews to make evidence-backed assumptions for cost structure estimates and future revenue projections • Developed and presented managerial and operational recommendations to client for implementation in Spring 2007 |
| Employer: | American Chamber of Commerce |
| Position: | Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) Director |
| Time period: | June 2006 - August 2006 |
| Description: | • Built a research center for over 2,000 member companies and established partnerships with multinational corporations
• Worked with President of the Chamber and the Director of Membership & Services to create and present final 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 |
| Description: | • Generated more than $23,000 in revenue from 2006 Internship Fair, which attracted 50 companies and 900 students
• Oversaw monthly professional speaker events and panels, charity auctions and functions, and social gatherings • Played integral role in enhancing the culture and structure of fraternity through intimate supervisory roles with Board and Committee Chairs |
| Employer: | Opera Solutions Consulting, Inc. |
| Position: | Consultant Intern |
| Time period: | June 2005 - August 2005 |
| Description: | • Monitored performance of a large credit card issuer’s program for small business cards across different geographical regions and income bands
• Helped design style and content for new company website with Regional Manager an d firm-building project team |
| Employer: | Ivy League Model United Nations Conference, International Affairs Association |
| Position: | Assistant Secretary-General, Co-Business and Charity Director, Director of IMF |
| Time period: | September 2004 - May 2008 |
| Description: | • Secured an unprecedented number of corporate sponsorships to raise profits of nearly $80,000 for conference hosting more than 2,000 delegates
• Researched and contacted numerous non-profit organizations and donated over $4,000 to Books for Africa |
EDUCATION
| University: | The Wharton School |
| Time period: | 2004 - 2008 |
| Degree: | Economics, BSc |
| University: | University of Pennsylvania |
| Time period: | 2004 - 2008 |
| Degree: | International Studies, East Asian Studies, BA |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Children’s education and development; team athletics; light outdoor recreation (camping, fishing, picnicking, scenic hiking) and amateur photography; culinary arts; arts and crafts; Chinese watercolors; Chinese pop music and culture; traveling |
Jennifer's Startups (1)
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Givology
Givology aims to increase access to education for needy students and improve education infrastructure in impoverished areas in the developing world, using P2P grants. By leveraging the power of the Internet and forming partners with non-profits.
Jennifer is Following (1)
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www.WeeIT.co.uk
developing solutions, using the internet; Web/Consulting/Training/Evaluation/Analysis
Jennifer's Contacts (3)
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Matthew Owens
Raleigh resident, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Management at UPenn, Co-Student Director at Weiss Tech House and VP of Penn Engineers Without Borders
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Alexander Yen
Interested in social entrepreneurship, sustainable development, molecular cell engineering