HARDIK PATEL
Nagpur
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented graduate entrepreneur with hands-on experience managing end-to-end business operations, sales pipelines, and client relationships in the premium wildlife travel segment. As the sole driving force behind Wild Excursions, Nagpur, scaled the business to a revenue of approximately Rs. 4-5 Crores within 2-3 years, serving close to 1,000-1,500 clients. Adept at juggling multi-functional roles - from lead generation and itinerary design to vendor coordination and post-tour accounting. Passionate about leveraging AI, automation, and technology to scale operations efficiently. Brings a strategic mindset, a strong client-first approach, and proven ability to convert high-net-worth individuals and corporates into loyal customers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Operations Head
Wild Excursions
Nagpur
10.2022 - Current
- Single-handedly built and scaled a premium wildlife travel company catering to wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, HNIs, corporate groups, and families from metro and Tier-1 cities - achieving revenues of approximately Rs. 4-5 Crores within 2-3 years of operations.
- Managed and served close to 1,000-1,500 clients across customised wildlife tours, photography expeditions, corporate retreats, and family holiday packages - handling the full sales cycle from first inquiry to post-tour debrief.
- Handled end-to-end client relations including pre-tour briefings, on-ground support, and post-tour review collection, resulting in strong word-of-mouth referrals.
- Managed all vendor and operations coordination - forest lodges, jeep safari operators, naturalist guides, transport providers, and hospitality partners across multiple national parks.
- Developed a structured lead qualification process via WhatsApp and phone, achieving high inquiry-to-booking conversion rates for a premium-priced product.
- Maintained all business accounting, invoicing, and financial records using accounting software, with a clear view of P&L and cash flow.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Graduate
Nagpur, Maharashtra, IndiaSkills
- End-to-end tour operations Management
- Itinerary design
- Logistics coordination
- Vendor management
- B2C and B2B sales
- Corporate tie-ups
- WhatsApp-based lead conversion
- Business accounting
- Invoicing
- Profit and loss tracking
- Cash flow management
- Client relationship management
- Negotiation
- Strategic execution
- Problem-solving
- AI tools
Areas Of Interest And Strengths
- Wildlife & Nature Travel
- Business Entrepreneurship
- AI & Automation
- Wildlife Photography
- Personal Finance & Investments
What I Bring To The Role
- A founder's mindset - I don't just execute tasks, I own outcomes.
- Proven ability to manage operations and sales simultaneously without dropping the ball on either.
- Deep comfort with technology and AI - I actively build and use automation systems to do more with less.
- Strong interpersonal skills honed through years of selling premium experiences to discerning clients.
- Highly organised, solution-oriented, and focused on long-term business growth.
Technology And Tools
Meta Business Suite, Canva Pro, Claude (Anthropic), ChatGPT - used for content, itinerary generation, and business automation design, Accounting software for invoicing, P&L, and bookkeeping
Timeline
Founder & Operations Head
Wild Excursions
10.2022 - Current