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PRAVEEN SAGAR

PRAVEEN SAGAR

Business Execution Specialist | Strategy, Reporting & Operations
Bangalore

Summary

Seasoned business leader with over 10 years of experience in strategic execution, operational management, MIS reporting, and EdTech entrepreneurship. As a Business Partner at Mind Mentorz, scaled operations from startup phase to serving over 5,000+ learners globally. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams, streamlining business processes, driving accountability, and delivering actionable insights through reporting and analytics. Strong stakeholder management, team leadership, and process optimization skills. Adept at translating business needs into structured, data-driven strategies that fuel growth and efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Partner & Chief Mentor

Mind Mentorz
06.2017 - Current
  • Spearheaded strategic operations and scaled business from 0 to 5000+ enrolled students, establishing Mind Mentorz as a leading youth cognitive training academy.
  • Designed and implemented MIS dashboards to track student performance, engagement metrics, and marketing ROI.
  • Led a cross-functional team of coaches, marketers, and tech specialists to execute business initiatives.
  • Partnered with over 15 schools for curriculum integration; drove outreach campaigns and events.
  • Improved operational efficiency via digital systems and CRM, reducing onboarding time by 40%.
  • Directed digital marketing (Google Ads, SEO, social media) to drive 3x web traffic and lead conversion.
  • Trained over 150+ students for competitive chess; mentored junior coaches across India and overseas.
  • Created long-term programs with high retention, contributing to 60% recurring revenue.

Senior FIDE Rated Chess Coach

ZugZwang Chess School Pvt Ltd.
11.2015 - 08.2017
  • Managed student recruitment, program planning, and content strategy for chess coaching initiatives.
  • Created and maintained the www.zugzwang.in website; implemented SEO tactics and digital campaigns that boosted lead generation by 50%.
  • Coordinated with marketing and technical teams for streamlined user onboarding and operations.
  • Conducted performance assessments and built reporting dashboards to support business insights.
  • Facilitated workshops and learning modules for both national and international students.

Operations Executive

Tejuri.com LLC
06.2012 - 11.2015
  • Understanding retailers' product lines and in liaison with the merchandise team, providing supporting content that is comprehensive and appealing enough to attract and convert browsers into shoppers
  • Managing retailers technical support requests, ensuring timely solution of incidents
  • Creating a project schedule for the entire on-boarding process; detailing retailers' and Tejuri's responsibilities, deliverables, milestones, inter-dependencies and delivery dates
  • Meeting with authorised person(s) at retailer to agree (commit) and sign-off the project schedule
  • Facilitating the e-Store launch of new retailers on Tejuri.com. (United Arab Emirates)
  • Oversaw onboarding and operational execution for new retail partners.
  • Developed project timelines and coordinated with merchandising/tech teams for seamless integration.
  • Led customer support operations; built SOPs for service resolution and escalation.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Canadian University of Dubai
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
01.2008 - 01.2012

Skills

  • Strategic Business Execution

  • MIS Reporting & Process Improvement

  • Business Operations & Project Management

  • Digital Marketing & SEO

  • Cross-functional Team Leadership

  • Stakeholder & Client Management

  • Business Continuity Planning

  • Data-Driven Decision Making

Awards

  • FIDE Rated Chess Player with a rating of 1770
  • Chess Title Holder: AGM (Arena Grand Master) with an online ELO rating of 2700+

Additional Information

  • Leadership & Team Management: 10+ years leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service.
  • Client & Guest Engagement: Expertise in creating personalized experiences for high-net-worth individuals and global clientele.
  • Hospitality Training: Skilled in designing and executing training programs to enhance team performance and service standards.
  • Brand & Public Relations Management: Proven success in managing brand image and media engagement.
  • Operational Excellence: Strong focus on improving efficiency and optimizing business operations.
  • Luxury Hospitality: Deep understanding of high-touch service standards in luxury environments.


Timeline

Business Partner & Chief Mentor

Mind Mentorz
06.2017 - Current

Senior FIDE Rated Chess Coach

ZugZwang Chess School Pvt Ltd.
11.2015 - 08.2017

Operations Executive

Tejuri.com LLC
06.2012 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Canadian University of Dubai
01.2008 - 01.2012

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