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Overview
Work History
Education
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Honors and Awards
Research and Development
Professional Development
Software
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Mehendi Sharma

Mehendi Sharma

Educater
Gautam Budh Nagar

Summary

Accomplished academician and design thinker with over a decade of experience in fashion, textiles, and design education. Proven expertise in driving creative innovation, fostering academic collaborations, and leading interdisciplinary projects. Known for exemplary creative work, insightful explanations, and deeply reflective teaching methods. Seeking a professorial role in to contribute to cutting-edge research and inspire the next generation of researchers and designers.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
31
31
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Assistant Professor

Pearl Academy
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive courses in fashion design and textiles
  • Led curriculum development and academic projects with strong analysis and execution
  • Mentor and directed students in diverse fashion projects and courses, showcasing global design and cultural perspectives with exceptional craftsmanship
  • Foster international collaborations with multiple universities, ensuring outstanding quality in every project
  • Conduct workshops and seminars on Historical Fashion design thinking and innovation, communicating powerfully and effectively.

Senior Lecturer

Pearl Academy
07.2019 - 02.2024
  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of advanced courses in fashion design and textiles, integrating cutting-edge industry trends and methodologies
  • Directed strategic curriculum enhancements, employing rigorous analysis and expert execution to enrich academic programs
  • Mentored and guided students in transformative fashion projects, emphasizing cultural diversity and fostering exceptional craftsmanship
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships with global universities, elevating collaborative initiatives and ensuring unparalleled project outcomes
  • Orchestrated impactful workshops and seminars on design innovation and creative thinking, delivering compelling and influential content.

Founder and Designer

Label "Mehendi Sharma"
04.2018 - 10.2023
  • Designed innovative fashion collections aligning with brand aesthetics, demonstrating highly exceptional technical skills
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and market relevance, with highly effective functionality.

Consulting Footwear Designer

Fizzy Goblet
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • Designed innovative footwear collections aligning with brand aesthetics, demonstrating highly exceptional technical skills
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and market relevance, with highly effective functionality.

Consulting Apparel Designer

Anju Modi
11.2018
  • Designed apparel collections reflecting cultural heritage and contemporary trends, with well-justified and actionable recommendations
  • Managed design projects from conceptualization to production, delivering exemplary creative work.

Embroidery & Apparel Designer

AMPM (Ankur Modi & Priyanka Modi)
09.2015 - 12.2018
  • Developed design processes from inception to final production, ensuring deeply reflective design integrity and quality
  • Collaborated with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams, creating designs aligning with creative direction and business strategies
  • Produced designs of outstanding precision and exceptional craftsmanship.

Freelance Home Furnishing Designer

Amit Singh Designs
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Consulted on trend forecasting and embroidery development projects, delivering strongly evidenced outcomes.

Assistant Designer

Ritu Kumar
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Developed textile concepts through surface embellishment and printing techniques, showcasing a perfect composition of evolving market segments in India
  • Designed collections for "Label Ritu Kumar" with extremely cohesive understanding of pret customer understanding.

Assistant Researcher

Shrujan Trust NGO
08.2012 - 10.2012
  • Conducted ethnographic research on traditional "Pakko Bharat Embroidery", showcasing exemplary research
  • Restored and documented the dying textile art of the "Sodha Rajput" community, creating an excellently structured and engaging craft document.

Design Intern

Tahiliani Design Pvt.
04.2012 - 07.2012

Assisted in Designing the SS 13 collection. Developed Creative concept ideas for embroidery and trim swatches.

Education

Master of Arts - Folklore and Cultural Studies

IGNOU
New Delhi, India
04.2001 - 05.2024

Bachelor's Degree - Fashion & Apparel Design

Pearl Academy
01.2009 - 04.2013

Bachelor's Degree - Arts

University of Delhi
01.2010 - 04.2013

High School - Business/Commerce Stream

St. Mary’s Sr. Sec. School

Skills

    Research and Development in Textiles

    Research Methodology

    Cultural Studies and Folklore Research

    Trend Forecasting and Market Analysis

    Design Thinking and Innovation

    Adobe Photoshop

    MS Office Suite

    Photography

Honors and Awards

  • Selected for the prestigious Cotton Council International “Design Show” LETS DESIGN SEASON 4.
  • Won nomination for “The AKG Nair Award for the Exemplary Graduating Pearlite 2013”. Award Recognition for exemplary graduating student.
  • Recipient of Photography awards.

Research and Development

  • Ajrakh Textiles – Natural Dyed Block Printed Textiles, Kutch, India
  • Painted Ceramics - Blue Pottery of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Printed Textiles - Bagru Hand Block Printing, Rajasthan, India
  • Appliqué Embroidery of rural Barmer region, Rajasthan, India

Professional Development

  • Conducted Marketing workshops and seminars on design thinking, cultural heritage, Design Process and Form Generation.
  • Completed courses on advanced sustainable techniques, Design and Folklore Pedagogy.

Software

Adobe Photoshop

MS Office suite

Interests

Hand made Craft Research

Reading

Research based endevours

Travelling

Trend Forecasting

Timeline

Assistant Professor

Pearl Academy
03.2024 - Current

Senior Lecturer

Pearl Academy
07.2019 - 02.2024

Consulting Footwear Designer

Fizzy Goblet
02.2019 - 11.2019

Consulting Apparel Designer

Anju Modi
11.2018

Founder and Designer

Label "Mehendi Sharma"
04.2018 - 10.2023

Embroidery & Apparel Designer

AMPM (Ankur Modi & Priyanka Modi)
09.2015 - 12.2018

Freelance Home Furnishing Designer

Amit Singh Designs
09.2014 - 08.2015

Assistant Designer

Ritu Kumar
08.2013 - 08.2014

Assistant Researcher

Shrujan Trust NGO
08.2012 - 10.2012

Design Intern

Tahiliani Design Pvt.
04.2012 - 07.2012

Bachelor's Degree - Arts

University of Delhi
01.2010 - 04.2013

Bachelor's Degree - Fashion & Apparel Design

Pearl Academy
01.2009 - 04.2013

Master of Arts - Folklore and Cultural Studies

IGNOU
04.2001 - 05.2024

High School - Business/Commerce Stream

St. Mary’s Sr. Sec. School
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