John Zheng.

I'm currently an undergraduate student (sophomore) at Queens College, City University of New York. Some of my hobbies include gaming, rock climbing, playing sports, as well as reading. Let's get to know each other!

To be honest, I've somewhat lost my path in my education; I've taken a gap year recently due to financial & family problems / loss, and I wanted to use this as a way to express myself, as much more than just a student, but an actual person outside of academics.

Working during the past gap year has been challenging. I think that having to purely focus on work to stay afloat has taught me resilience, mental and physical strength to continue moving forward. I'm currently working on bringing accessibility and community together through some of my efforts!

My Experiences

Research & Product Support Intern

Kapitus | Mar '24 — Present

- Streamlined project tracking for cross-functional initiatives by utilizing MS Planner & Anaplan, improving task completion visibility across stakeholders.
- Rotated through five operational teams (Treasury Operations, Capital Markets, Financial Data, Legal Finance, Anaplan CoE), gaining insights into business operations and contributing to cross-departmental projects.

Senior Canvasser & Phonebanker

Meridian Strategies | Sep '22 — Present

- Led door-to-door outreach efforts for 15+ campaigns, achieving over a 72% win rate for positions for councilmembers, assemblymembers, and presidential candidates.
- Employed persuasive communication techniques to significantly boost community participation and voter engagement, and consistently exceeded outreach targets, resulting in increased voter turnout.

My Leadership Experiences

Fellow @ L'Oreal

L'Oreal | Dec '24 — Present

- Member of a group of 50 fellows from across the country invited for leadership development classes & personalized 1:1 mentorship while working on their case study challenge, Brandstorm.

Lead Organizer

HackCUNY | Sep '24 — Present

- Leading logistics & engineering team of 20+ organizers to plan and execute a seasonal hackathon.

NYC Youth Action Board

AAARI | Aug '24 — Present

- Conducting comprehensive research on historical narratives and identified areas for improvement in representation and inclusivity for the New York Department of Education.

Student Advisory Board

CUNY Startups | Jul '24 — Present

- Evaluating feedback on startup proposals from CUNY students and faculty.
- Collaborating with university administrators to develop and refine entrepreneurship programs.
- Facilitating networking events connecting student entrepreneurs with industry professionals.

PJT Partners Freshman Bridge Program

PJT Partners | Feb '23 — May '23

- Developed a strong understanding of key financial concepts, including debt vs. equity financing, market valuation, and the purpose and interconnectivity of financial statements.

Volunteer

Coastal Preservation Network | Jun '21 — Present

- Participating in coastal cleanup events, removing litter and debris to maintain and restore the natural beauty of local beaches and shorelines.
- Collaborating with other volunteers and staff to implement sustainable practices and initiatives aimed at protecting coastal environments.

My Projects

Scoop.me

HackKnight Winner, Queens College | Nov '24

- Won 2nd place overall for developing Scoop, a progressive web app that enables students to rideshare with fellow Queens College students at a lower cost compared to other competitors.

TypeScript React Vite Python

Stylete.app

HackHarvard, Harvard University | Oct '24

- Created a fully working demo app within 36 hours w my mentor, Andrew Zeng.

HTML CSS PHP

NeuroTalent.co

Divhacks MLH Track Winner, Columbia University | Oct '24

- Awarded the MLH Best Use of Auth0 prize for best integrating Auth0 authentication on our platform.
- Created a platform where neurodivergent students are exposed to opportunities to connect with employers.

Next.js React Tailwind MongoDB

Fitsync

Aug '24 — Present

- Developing a full-stack web application that measures personal health and fitness goals using CalorieNinja & google vision's API.

Next.js Python

Personal Portfolio

- Developed a quick Personal Portfolio that represents me!
- Working on implementing Next.JS and React for those cool UI looks.

Javascript HTML CSS

Technical Skills

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