Vaibhav Surisetty

Hi, I'm Vaibhav, a motivated student at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, specializing in Supply Chain Management and Finance. I have a strong foundation in leadership and organization from my high school experiences, which I am eager to apply in real-world business settings. My passion for learning and excellence drives me to continuously develop my skills and contribute meaningfully to team success.

I'm committed to leveraging my academic knowledge and growing expertise to deliver tangible value in business environments.

Intern, Project Co-Lead at Mckinsey & Co. (2024-06 – 2024-12)

Led pro bono consulting engagements with local businesses, focusing on improvement strategies, financial analysis, and growth opportunities

• Led 2 pro bono consulting engagements with local businesses, pitching tailored improvement strategies, analyzing financial performance closely with a partner, and identifying 3+ key growth opportunities that informed expansion decisions
• Executed growth initiatives to increase visibility and operations, including launching a website and Instagram presence and redesigning store layout, signage, lighting, and merchandising, supporting new revenue streams through bakery

Podcaster at A CEO's Perspective (2024-06 – 2025-07)

Produced and hosted a podcast interviewing industry leaders, discussing career paths, leadership lessons, and business building strategies

• Produced and hosted a podcast interviewing industry leaders including a Wharton marketing professor and the CEO of Lovesac, discussing career paths, leadership lessons, and the realities of building successful businesses
• Conducted outreach to 15+ successful founders and executives to share startup insights with high-school students, highlighting strategies, challenges, and lessons on building and scaling a company from real experiences

Rush Chair Associate at Alpha Kappa Lambda (AKL) (2025-09 – Present)

Leading recruitment efforts for values-based social fraternity focused on leadership, scholarship, brotherhood, and campus involvement

• Selected 1 of 21 members from 60+ applicants to join Alpha Kappa Lambda (AKL), a values-based social fraternity focused on leadership, scholarship, brotherhood, and campus involvement within the Indiana University community
• Chosen as Social Rush Chair, leading recruitment efforts by planning and hosting rush and new member events, interviewing prospective pledges, and helping evaluate and select qualified candidates during the competitive recruitment process

Member/Organizer at Billiards Club (2025-10 – Present)

Organizing training sessions and planning the first intercollegiate billiards tournament

• Partnered with the Billiards Club President to organize weekly meetings and training sessions, mentoring new players and teaching fundamental/advanced techniques to 20+ club members and newcomers each semester consistently
• Planned and launched the club's first intercollegiate billiards tournament at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC), leveraging prior semi-pro high school competition experience and assisting with the university's billiards program

Star Rank/Senior Patrol Leader at Boy Scouts of America (2015-03 – 2025-07)

Advanced leadership role in scouting organization, managing troop operations and leading 40+ scouts

• Earned Star Rank in the Boy Scouts of America, an advanced leadership rank achieved by a small percentage of scouts, requiring 30+ merit badges, 6+ leadership months, and extensive community service hours completed
• Selected as Senior Patrol Leader from 180+ scouts, leading troop operations by coordinating campouts, managing trip logistics and budgets, collaborating with other troops, and ensuring safety and well-being for 40+ scouts during events/travel

Volunteer/Inventory Manager at Second Harvest Food Bank (2018-10 – 2025-08)

Community service volunteer managing food bank operations and inventory

• Volunteered with Second Harvest Food Bank, helping cook and provide meals for 80+ individuals, organizing, sorting, and distributing food to 20+ regional food banks, and managing inventory to track incoming donations and supplies

Vice President Representative, Student Council at Marvin Ridge Highschool (2021-08 – 2025-06)

Student leadership representing 2,000+ students and organizing school-wide events

• Elected Vice President Representative on Student Council, representing and advocating for 2,000+ students, organizing school-wide and events, and collaborating with leadership to coordinate programs that fosters campus involvement

Bachelor of Science in Business in Supply Chain Management & Finance – Indiana University, Kelley School of Business (2029-05)