01 About me
I am currently a Senior at Frisco High School. This is my second year in the Independent Study and Mentorship program. For my topic of study, I chose Entrepreneurship.
I believe that in order to be successful in life, one needs experience. At the age of 13, I created my own fully-functional business through the Young Entrepreneur's Academy of Frisco. Through that experience, I learned the requirements for starting a business as well as the time and effort it takes in order to run one.
In the future, I want to be accepted into a top ranked university and pursue a career in the hospitality industry. I want to continue running the business I create in ISM for the remainder of my life. Also, I hope to build upon my knowledge and work towards improving aspects of my every day life.
I'M
Jai Patel.
This website contains my accomplishments, research, and information through the end of high school.
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"Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical."
- Howard Schultz
02 Mission statement
During the course of my Independent Study and Mentorship program, I plan to acquire information from knowledgeable professionals about Entrepreneurship. Through a multitude of interviews, I will have the opportunity to strengthen my communication and application skills. Combined with the guidance of my mentor, I will create my own opportunity book (game plan). By creating an opportunity book, I will complete the groundwork for my future career and have information/strategies for the differing paths I could take.
03 Experience
August 2017 - Present
Intern
Junior Analyst Intern for NewcrestImage
As of now, I am an intern for the construction of a four-hotel lifestyle complex with a 650-space parking garage. I am reviewing audits/inspections, gathering constructions plans and working with the Project Engineer. I train and participate in meetings with project leaders for pre-construction, safety, inspection and plan review.
Operations Intern for NewcrestImage
I spent my summers and weekends working in various departments for limited and full-service hotels involving roles in front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, sales and maintenance. I also inspected other hotels for operational issues and opportunities, later creating a presentation to show the company leaders.
Intern
June 2014 - August 2017
Operations Intern for Hospitality Promos
I obtained leads and executed orders from art design to production for various markets and promotional products. By the end of my time there, I had increased revenue for the company by $30,000 through networking, selling promotional products and marketing while attending trade shows.
Intern
August 2016 - June 2017
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Through ISM, I started another company with my best friend. We created a phone case company which revolutionized the way phone cases looked and functioned. I learned how to start a company from scratch and bring it to the prototype/production stage.
CaseBloks
August 2016 - May 2017
Data Air
September 2013 - August 2014
August 2013 - June 2014
Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Entrepreneurship
In 8th grade, I was accepted in a program called the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. I was one of twenty-four students accepted and created a fully-functional business by the end of the program. I learned from experienced professionals and furthered my passion for business.
Chief Financial Officer
I was the CFO of Data Air which is a business I created with two other partners in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. I presented my company to an investor panel and raised $850 in start up capital for the business. Data Air was a company that developed a sensor to detect the harmful volatile organic compounds in the air and offer suggestions on how to clear one's air.
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