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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Building my future in business and leadership

I’m Cole Chanda, a Business Management student at Auburn University with a passion for entrepreneurship, leadership, and building teams that perform at a high level.

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Academic Career

I am a Business Management student at Auburn University, currently on the pre-business track and building a strong foundation in leadership, operations, and strategy.

My experience ranges from managing day-to-day operations at Best Mangos to founding Poles by Cole, a small business where I handle everything from branding and sales to fulfillment.

These roles, along with my involvement in organizations like Melbourne PAL, FCA, and Revelation Outdoors, have helped me grow as a leader and teammate—skills I plan to carry into a future career leading high-performing teams in business.

Portfolio

Artifact 1: ChapterHost

I created ChapterHost as a centralized platform to solve inefficiencies in student organization management, streamlining alles from finances to engagement. This project showcases my entrepreneurial drive and problem-solving skills, reflecting my ability to transform real-world challenges into scalable systems for impactful leadership.

Artifact 2: Resume

Education

Auburn University | Bachelor of Science in Business Management
• Expected Graduation: May 2028
• GPA: 3.0/4.0

Professional Experience

Operations Manager | Best Mangos
• Oversee daily logistics and supply chain coordination for high-volume service points.
• Manage team schedules and performance training to ensure top-tier customer satisfaction.

Founder | Poles by Cole
• Launched and grew a microbusiness specializing in custom equipment.
• Manage end-to-end strategy, including branding, digital marketing, and financial fulfillment.

Leadership & Involvement

• Leadership Volunteer | Melbourne PAL
• Member | Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
• Active Outdoorsman | Revelation Outdoors

Artifact 3: Best Mangos Operations Summary

This reflection details my time at Mangos, where I managed high-volume service operations and refined my interpersonal communication within a fast-paced environment. By balancing efficient logistics with professional customer engagement, I demonstrated a strong practical work ethic and the ability to apply academic leadership principles to real-world team settings.

Artifact 4: Poles by Cole Microbusiness Plan

Poles by Cole is an entrepreneurial venture featuring high-quality golf alignment sticks, merging product design with a strategic branding and marketing plan. This artifact showcases my ability to transition a creative concept into a tangible business, reflecting my initiative and functional design skills. It highlights my success in identifying market opportunities by blending personal passion with professional business strategy.

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