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Anita Soundar

Chennai

Summary

Detail-oriented and award-winning Footwear Designer, With outstanding background managing multiple products from ideation to profitable monetization. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience and perseverance. I am able to bring my creative visions to life. I am driven by a passion for innovation and have a strong desire to continue pushing boundaries in the fashion industry.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Shoe Designer

Disobedience OPC private limited
Chennai
09.2020 - Current

As the Founder & Creative Director of Disobedience, I am responsible for creating innovative and stylish footwear collections, finding sustainable ways to manufacture the same and map the curomer journey to design, manufacture and supply shoes that do not harm the animals and the planet earth

  • Utilized my attention to detail to ensure the quality and craftsmanship of shoes.
  • Collaborated with suppliers and manufacturers to source materials and oversee production processes.
  • Implemented effective marketing strategies to promote the brand and attract customers.

Director

Microparticle Engineers private limited
Chennai
05.2007 - Current

As the Director of Business Developement at MIKRONS, Original Equipment Manufacturer of unit operation equipment for the Paint, Ink, Chemical, Confectionery, Cosmetics, Latex, Rubber, Pharma, Food, Ferrite, and Mineral Industries since 1985. Where I oversee the New product development, R& D and strategic direction of the company.

  • Lead a team of employees, providing guidance and support in their roles.
  • Develop and implement business development strategies to drive growth and profitability.
  • Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Utilize my strong analytical skills to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.

Project Engineer

Tamil Nadu Water Investment Ltd.
Chennai
06.2005 - 06.2007

Public Private Partnership of ILFS & Tamilnadu Gov to carry on water & waste water treatment and restoration project. Worked as project engineer in waste water recycling for tirupur dyeing units and ambur CETPs.

involved in identifying contractors and equipment suppliers for water treatment projects,

Education

Diploma in Leather Goods Design -

ARSUTORIA School
Milan

PG Diploma - Footwear Design & Development

National Institute of Fashion Technology
Chennai

Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Mix, Footwear & Bag Design

University of Arts London
London

Some College (No Degree) - Footwear Design

CERCAL
San Mauro Pascoli, Italy

Some College (No Degree) - Advance Shoe Styling & Footwear Design

Central Footwear Training Institute
Chennai

Some College (No Degree) - Footwear Patternmaking

STEM Innovation & Training Institute
Waalwijk, Netherlands

MBA - Marketing & Operations Management

The ICFAI University
Dehradun

Master of Engineering - Environmental Management

College of Engineering
Guindy

Bachelors of Technology - Chemical Engineering & IT

AC College of Technology
Guindy

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Business Administration
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Creative Vision
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

  • Winner of GFA 2024 for Best Footwear Design under 5 category
  • University Goldmedalist for Masters in Engineering - 2005

Timeline

Founder & Shoe Designer

Disobedience OPC private limited
09.2020 - Current

Director

Microparticle Engineers private limited
05.2007 - Current

Project Engineer

Tamil Nadu Water Investment Ltd.
06.2005 - 06.2007

Diploma in Leather Goods Design -

ARSUTORIA School

PG Diploma - Footwear Design & Development

National Institute of Fashion Technology

Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Mix, Footwear & Bag Design

University of Arts London

Some College (No Degree) - Footwear Design

CERCAL

Some College (No Degree) - Advance Shoe Styling & Footwear Design

Central Footwear Training Institute

Some College (No Degree) - Footwear Patternmaking

STEM Innovation & Training Institute

MBA - Marketing & Operations Management

The ICFAI University

Master of Engineering - Environmental Management

College of Engineering

Bachelors of Technology - Chemical Engineering & IT

AC College of Technology
Anita Soundar