Alexander Das

Finance & Accounting Student | NCAA Division I Student-Athlete | Founder & Race Director | Financial Analysis & Leadership

Oswego, Illinois, United States

About

I am a Finance and Accounting student at the University of Illinois Chicago and an NCAA Division I cross country and track athlete. I balance a demanding academic workload with year-round training and competition, which has strengthened my discipline, time management, and performance under pressure. Outside the classroom, I am the founder and race director of Summer’s Last Kick, a community 5K and one-mile race. I have led sponsorship acquisition, budgeting, permitting, marketing, and race-day operations, growing participation by 50% year-over-year. I am interested in internships and early-career opportunities in finance, accounting, financial analysis, and business operations where analytical thinking, leadership, and execution matter.

Experience

  • Founder & Race Director at Summer's Last Kick
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    - Founded and directed a community 5K and one-mile race from concept to execution - Secured sponsorships from 8 local businesses, including Edward Jones and Amsted Industries - Managed budgeting, permitting, marketing, and race-day logistics - Increased participation by 50% year-over-year with continued growth targets

  • Soccer Coach at Naperville Yard Sports Complex
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

    - Led and assisted youth soccer classes (ages 2–6) - Designed engaging programs to develop teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship

  • Seasonal Worker at WHEATLAND SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos

    -Odd jobs and general maintenance

  • Beginner Trainer at Delta Sonic
    May 2021 - Aug 2021 · 4 mos

    - General Labor: washing, drying, and organizing supply room