Competent professional with 5 years of experience across the fashion value chain, having worked with global and Indian brands such as Inditex (Zara) and Reliance Brands Ltd. Skilled at cross-functional collaboration, structured thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with a focus on driving strategic outcomes and achieving business goals.
Functional Areas
Education
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
MBA
2025-2026
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai
Master of Fashion Management
2020-2022
Footwear Design and Development Institute, Noida
Bachelor of Design
2013-2017
Accomplishment
Certificate of Project Completion, Tata Trent Ltd.
Shortlisted from the batch during master’s at NIFT, Mumbai to work with Tata Trent’s Strategy team on a certified project. Conducted market research on premium Indian occasion wear and delivered insights aligned with brand launch objectives.
Certification
Changemaker Summer School Programme
Attended summer classes at Northampton University, UK as part of student exchange programme during bachelor’s
2015
Experience
Reliance Brands Limited
1 Year 10 Months
Senior Executive
Jun' 22 - Mar' 24
Led fashion retail buying for 30 stores pan India, curating assortment mix and seasonal ranges aligned with global brand strategy and sales analytics, boosting revenue
Optimized inventory through SKU-level planning, leveraging demand forecasts, competitor benchmarks and timely replenishments
Directed in-store execution via product training and visual merchandising alignment, enhancing customer experience and brand consistency
Managed e-commerce operations with product managers, improving site visibility and revenue
Spearheaded end-to-end launch of a new shirt brand, from sizing and collection curation to market positioning
Conducted market visits to do competition benchmarking and gather customer insights to refine assortment mix
Inditex
3 Year 4 Months
Product Developer
Apr' 17 - Aug' 20
Led end-to-end product development for the footwear category, overseeing sample development, vendor management and quality control to meet global standards, cost targets and timelines
Conducted regular factory visits to monitor sample progress, provide design and technical inputs, ensure quality standards and track timelines for on-schedule delivery
Acted as a key link between Spanish headquarters and Indian vendor base ensuring seamless communication
Improved development lead time by ~33% through process optimization and streamlined the sample review and approval cycles
Conducted market visits for trend insights and material inputs
Drove sustainability compliance by training vendors on raw material sourcing & process guidelines in alignment with Inditex requirements
Worked on special projects with footwear and accessories director