TEJENDRA PATEL
Edwardsville,Illinois
Summary
Business operations and project management leader with hands-on experience launching and running businesses from concept through profitable operations. Leads staffing, training, inventory, financial administration, P&L management, regulatory approvals, and day-to-day execution, with direct oversight of 20+ employees and coordination with architects, contractors, vendors, and city agencies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Project Manager / Operations Leader
EB Edwardsville Inc.
Edwardsville, Illinois
04.2026 - Current
- Lead and manage a team of 20+ employees, including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, supervision, and performance management.
- Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring business performance, profitability, and operational efficiency aligned with company goals.
- Led business operations, strategic planning, financial management, staffing, and business development to drive organizational growth.
- Lead the business development and launch process, coordinating activities from initial planning through operational execution.
- Monitor financial performance, expenses, cash flow, and profitability.
- Managed P&L responsibilities and made operational decisions based on financial performance.
- Established operational procedures, ensuring consistent execution of business standards to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Work directly with architects, contractors, vendors, and other professional partners on store design, development, and construction-related activities.
Owner / Project Manager / Operations Leader
Pushpa Corp.
07.2013 - 08.2019
- Owned and operated the business with responsibility for overall strategy, operations, staffing, financial management, and profitability.
- Managed the complete business lifecycle, including planning, development, launch, daily operations, and growth.
- Oversaw business financial performance, including budgeting, expenses, P&L management, and profitability.
- Led teams of 20+ employees in recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and performance management to enhance team effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented operating procedures to enhance consistency, efficiency, and customer service.
- Managed inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and day-to-day operational requirements.
- Coordinated efforts of architects, contractors, vendors, and external professionals to ensure successful business/store development.
- Managed city approval processes and regulatory requirements associated with business development.
- Managed tax-related administrative responsibilities and coordinated required business filings.
Owner / Project Manager / Operations Leader
Jiviba LLC
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Led business planning and operational execution from startup through ongoing operations.
- Managed business operations, financial performance, staffing, and customer service to ensure seamless daily functions.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, and managed employees, ensuring effective workforce coverage and operational performance.
- Managed hiring, employee training, scheduling, and daily workforce requirements.
- Oversaw purchasing, inventory management, vendor relationships, and operating expenses to maintain effective supply chain and budget control.
- Managed financial administration and monitored business performance and profitability.
Owner / Project Manager / Operations Leader
Vandan HLLC
04.2009 - 07.2017
- Built and developed business operations from the ground up, managing the transition from startup planning to profitable day-to-day operations.
- Led overall business operations with responsibility for strategic planning, financial performance, staffing, and profitability.
- Managed teams of 20+ employees, overseeing hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and performance management to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Managed P&L, expenses, budgeting, tax-related administrative responsibilities, and financial oversight.
- Directed inventory management, purchasing, vendor relationships, and operational processes.
- Coordinated architects, contractors, vendors, and other professionals to drive successful execution of business development and store-related projects.
- Managed city and regulatory approval processes and coordinated requirements necessary to establish and operate the business.
- Developed practical operating procedures that enhanced daily operations and improved consistency in customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2006
Skills
- Business Operations & General Management
- Project Management & Execution
- Strategic planning
- P&L Management & Financial Oversight
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Profitability Management
- Business Startup & Growth
- Store Development & Launch
- Construction Management
- Inventory & Supply Management
- Vendor management
- Financial Compliance
- Compliance Management
- Process Improvement
- Workforce planning
- Team leadership
- Recruitment and training
- Employee Performance Management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Cross-functional leadership
Personal Information
Title: EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS | BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | PROJECT LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
- Team Size: 20+ employees
- Experienced in managing the complete employee lifecycle, including:
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Hiring and onboarding
- Employee training and development
- Scheduling and workforce planning
- Daily supervision
- Performance management
- Delegation of responsibilities
- Team communication
- Operational accountability
- Building productive and customer-focused teams
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & PROJECT LEADERSHIP
- Demonstrated ability to manage the complete business-development process independently:
- Concept & Planning, Site/Store Development, Architectural Coordination, City Approvals, State Registration, Vendor/Contractor Coordination, Hiring & Team Building, Employee Training, Inventory Setup, Operational Launch, P&L Management, Profitability
Timeline
Owner / Project Manager / Operations Leader
EB Edwardsville Inc.
04.2026 - Current
Owner / Project Manager / Operations Leader
Pushpa Corp.
07.2013 - 08.2019
Owner / Project Manager / Operations Leader
Jiviba LLC
06.2010 - 03.2012
Owner / Project Manager / Operations Leader
Vandan HLLC
04.2009 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville