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J I T E N D R A R . D I G A N V K E R

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S T R A T E G I C B U S I N E SS M A N A G E M E N T E X E C U T I V E EXPERTISE IN CROSS-CULTURAL BUSINESS / Relationship Management / ENTREPRENEURIAL DRIVE Articulate, ambitious, and results-driven Business Management Executive with experience in dealing with Indian business and socio-political environment. Strong relationship with policy makers and Government Institutions. Broad based expertise leading effective business strategy, operations performance, and cross-functional team leadership in support of multi-million dollar organizations; well versed in fostering the growth of business relationships between businesses in the United States and in India; skilled as a self-starter or as a team contributor.

Expertise in leading teams of cross-functional professionals in the implementation of effective operational strategies that decrease costs while improving efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness; successfully executes complete responsibility for all facets of business, including P&L, Sales, Operations, Staffing, and Marketing. An effective communicator who leverages true passion and an unwavering commitment to excellence to launch, build, and lead high performing teams and companies, consistently navigating the complex waters of business to bring products and services from the drawing board to market with resounding success. Effectively succeed in strategic business development roles involving public relations and political arenas and present a strong comprehension of global logistics and supply chain with the capability to deliver on established plans.

Seasoned Business Leadership

Excellent Business Facilitation Skills

External Relationship management

Penetrating and Expanding New Markets

Expertise in Launching New Operations

Securing Strategic Partnerships & Alliances

Exceptional Results in Sales & Business Development

Maintaining and Driving P&L Results

Experienced in Marketing and Advertising

Securing Strategic Partnerships & Alliances

R O F E S S I O N A L H I S T O R Y

Rang Inc, Des Plaines, IL: 2012 to Present

- Owner

Led and participated in a consortium created to address the challenge of growing the SGDP from

$250 Billion to $1 Trillion in Five years for the State of Uttar Pradesh. Consultatively advised groups of policymakers in development of the RFP for setting up Textile Parks in the State of Uttar Pradesh

Advised from a leadership and relationship perspective, startup firms Zjet Air a membership-based airline and ‘Lissix’ a life settlement firm wanting to expand in the US and India.

Pioneered the launch of JDGO premier car rental agency, piloting the initial location to $100K in gross annual revenue while establishing a solid foundation for growth and expansion into a franchise model; maintains accountability for business development, fleet maintenance, operations, and the acquisition of capital from private sources and investors.

“Jitendra has been a good friend and business

partner for nearly a decade. His enthusiasm,

exuberance and determination are contagious. I

especially admire his ability to take charge of a

task, build the requisite team and achieve

meaningful results.”

Altaf B., Global Compliance & Ethics Counsel

Key Achievements

Leveraged strong skills and strengths in strategic planning and execution to secure forecasted revenue of $5MM per year for the next five years.

Exercises supervisory authority over a team of 30 consultants engaged across multiple facets of operations and customer service; oversees the lease of a fleet of 14 vehicles, with growth plans to expand to 150 following the approval of the company’s credit application with a fleet leasing company.

Engages in extensive marketing and business development initiatives, including social media campaigns, designed to capture the attention of prospective clients in a challenging and highly competitive market.

Outstanding and exceptional results, achieving YOY profit growth, positioning the company as a reliable alternative to airport rental agencies with limited inventory in a high- demand market.

JD for Congress Campaign, Illinois: 2017 to 2018

- Candidate

Launched a campaign for a Congressional seat to represent the 8th Congressional District of Illinois in June 2017, continuing to network with constituents into November 2018.

Strived to give a voice to hard-working, middle-class Americans often ignored by the current political structure.

Promoted a background of small business experience comprehending the struggles of everyday Americans as a result of facing the same challenges and provided firsthand knowledge of how government affects the economic landscape by restricting small businesses and job creators.

Rang Inc. DBA Avis Budget, Chicago, IL: 2005 to 2012 Owner and Operations Manager

Led all vision, strategy, and execution for four locations of this leading car rental company, sustaining annual revenue of $3.5MM, driven by individual agreements as well as strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies that included Sears, IBM, AT&T, Allstate, Microsoft, and Pepsi.

Key Achievements

Skyrocketed sales at the Barrington Road location from $300K to $1.2MM; for all locations, exercised supervisory authority over a team of 15 employees engaged in the highest levels of customer service, positioning the company as a premier provider of unsurpassed client support, with customer satisfaction indicators in the high 90th percentages.

Envisioned, developed, and deployed innovative and effective marketing promotions to increase B2B sales.

Engaged in extensive prospecting and lead generation campaigns to capture more business, including cold calling, marketing communications, and professional networking to build a steady pipeline of qualified referrals.

Served as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to managers, territory managers, maintenance managers, and local sales managers, providing guidance and direction on the principles of effective sales and customer service to align individual branch performance with corporate performance targets.

Tracked the performance of operating plans governing rental, sales, and maintenance operations, boosting fleet utilization and revenue while maintaining strict cost containment.

Maximized the number of available through the effective management of communications and relationships with repair shops and maintenance managers.

E D U C A T I O N & L A N G U A G E S K I LL S

Shah N.H. Commerce College – Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Advanced Accounting & Auditing with Statistics National Institute of Information Technology, Bombay, India – Advance Diploma in Computer Science Language Skills: Fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati

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