Kaiyi Wang

Rising Junior at UB | Exploring Tech, Business & Law | 100+ Hours Volunteer Experience

Brooklyn, New York, United States

About

Hi! I'm a rising junior at the University at Buffalo with broad interests in technology, business, and creative problem-solving. I enjoy learning new skills, exploring different fields, and contributing to projects that make an impact. With over 100 hours of volunteer experience, I've developed strong teamwork and communication skills. I'm always open to new opportunities for growth and collaboration—let's connect!

Experience

  • University at Buffalo Department of Economics ()
    • Economics Department Student Ambassador
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

      • Nominated to represent the Economics department to prospective and incoming students • Support department outreach through open house events, promotional materials, and broader student engagement initiatives

    • UB Fed Challenge
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

      • Leading data analysis for the Policy Transmission Through Financial Markets & Households section, building a Python/pandas workflow using the FRED API to pull and clean 10+ economic series • Constructing visualizations covering Treasury yield curves, corporate credit spreads, Fed balance sheet (QT), mortgage rates, and household debt metrics to assess whether Fed tightening is reaching the real economy • Synthesizing findings into a policy recommendation to be presented to judges in a simulated FOMC format

  • RHA Vice President of Finance at Residence Hall Association - University at Buffalo
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Develop and manage the annual RHA $57,000 budget; present it to the Senate for approval, and provide monthly financial reports • Oversee all RHA funds, ensuring compliance with UB Foundation, FSA, and DIFR policies and procedures • Approve RHA council requests, enforce budget protocols, and support RHA Programming and conferences, including NACURH - Aid in campus-wide programming for UB Residents

  • University at Buffalo ()
    • Front Desk Representative @ Hillel of Buffalo
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      • Design promotional materials including flyers and marketing content to support Hillel's outreach campaigns • Manage front desk operations including student/staff check-ins and donor communications

    • Finance Coordinator @ Wilkeson Residency Hall Association
      Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Manage and allocate the council’s $1,600 annual budget, ensuring all event expenses stay at least 10% under budget for cost efficiency. • Maintain accurate financial records using Microsoft Office House: Excel and Word to provide regular budget updates to council members and Resident Advisors. • Prepare and submit Financial Reporting Framework (FRF) statements, ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines. • Develop event budgets and itineraries, successfully financing monthly events with 100+ attendees while optimizing resources.

  • Marketing Intern at KOALA
    Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 · 3 mos

    • Optimized website content through technical and creative SEO to improve discoverability and content quality • Developed email marketing strategy for Hot Deals subscriber base, managing deal content and tracking campaign performance • Analyzed user behavior and feedback using Hotjar to inform UX improvements and audience insights

  • Social Media Marketing Intern at AJOY
    Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 · 3 mos

    Supported social media content creation and digital marketing analytics for a NYC-based management company.