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Jae Iyengar

Student
Chapel Hill,NC

Summary

Business Administration and Finance student at UNC Chapel Hill with experience in nonprofit leadership, business development, and financial research. Currently serving as COO of Go For Glass, a nonprofit expanding access to free business education and DECA resources for thousands of students globally.

Led a DECA school-based enterprise that generated over $30,000 in annual revenue, earned Gold-Level certification, and placed Top 10 at ICDC 2024 for Food Operations. Manage a 750k+ member forum focused on dividends. Interned at 2123iX, where I built P&L models and evaluated companies for early-stage investment.

Passionate about finance, entrepreneurship, and building scalable systems that drive social impact.

Demonstrated Chief Operations Officer offering extensive knowledge in business development and strategic planning. Adept at analyzing data and performance metrics to obtain a complete business overview.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operations Officer

Go For Glass
Boston, MA
08.2025 - Current
  • Lead daily operations for a nonprofit with 1,600+ members, expanding access to business education.
  • Strengthen organizational infrastructure by streamlining project workflows and ensuring transparency.
  • Oversee cross-functional coordination across departments to maximize clarity and impact.
  • Drive accountability by leading staff onboarding, refining reporting systems, and improving communications.
  • Supported resource distribution that has reached 10,000+ students globally.

Dividends Community Forum Manager

Reddit
Boston, MA
03.2022 - Current
  • Manage an online community of 760k+ members focused on dividend investing.
  • Provide ongoing guidance and strategies on dividend-focused portfolios.
  • Foster collaboration and engagement, improving informed decision-making across the forum.
  • Regularly create and moderate discussions to build a trusted, active investing environment.

Intern

2123iX
06.2024 - 08.2025
  • Conducted investment research, market analysis, and company profiling for an early-stage hedge fund.
  • Built P&L models and presented investment theses to evaluate financial viability.
  • Assisted with data analytics for the firm’s AI-driven trading model, helping optimize decision-making.
  • Supported quantitative research to identify key patterns in investor behavior.

Finance Manager

Go For Glass
12.2024 - 08.2025
  • Managed budgets, donor campaigns, and project-based funding for a nonprofit with 1,600+ members.
  • Coordinated grant applications, scholarship opportunities, and new revenue streams.
  • Oversaw donor outreach and ensured full financial transparency across all operations.
  • Directed fundraising campaigns and processed donations, supporting the mission of free resources.
  • Helped expand access to DECA-aligned study materials, mentorship, and career resources reaching 10,000+ students worldwide.

International Competitor

Distributive Education Clubs of America, DECA
09.2022 - 04.2025
  • Authored and presented a 50-page business operations plan for Cats’ Den, covering marketing, inventory, and sales strategies.
  • Achieved 3rd place at Massachusetts SCDC 2024 in School-Based Enterprise Food Operations.
  • Earned Gold-Level Certification in both Food & Retail Operations, qualifying for ICDC 2024.
  • Recognized as Top 10 internationally in Food Operations, competing among thousands of teams.
  • Helped lead peers to success, with 50% of chapter members advancing to state-level competition.

Game Manager

Roblox
03.2022 - 12.2024
  • Negotiated contracts with artists, programmers, and other professionals to assemble a talented development team.
  • Boosted game revenue through effective marketing campaigns and promotional events.
  • Organized successful beta tests, gathering valuable feedback for improvements before official launch.
  • Collaborated with designers to create immersive game environments, improving user satisfaction.

Food Operations Director

Cat's Den
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Oversaw all aspects of food operations: vendor selection, merchandise assortment, stock turnover, and marketing.
  • Directed employee relations and coordinated promotional events, boosting customer engagement.
  • Led fundraising campaigns and managed finances with full transparency.
  • Earned Top 10 international recognition at DECA ICDC 2024 in Food Operations.

Education

BBA - Finance

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2001 -

Skills

Management

Financial planning

Business analysis

Strategic planning

Operations management

Profitability improvement

Budgeting and finance

Executive leadership

Business forecasting

Financial oversight

Organizational leadership

Operational excellence

Timeline

Chief Operations Officer

Go For Glass
08.2025 - Current

Finance Manager

Go For Glass
12.2024 - 08.2025

Intern

2123iX
06.2024 - 08.2025

Food Operations Director

Cat's Den
09.2023 - 12.2024

International Competitor

Distributive Education Clubs of America, DECA
09.2022 - 04.2025

Dividends Community Forum Manager

Reddit
03.2022 - Current

Game Manager

Roblox
03.2022 - 12.2024

BBA - Finance

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
05.2001 -

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