Pritha Sood
Fashion Designer
Hoshiarpur
Summary
Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Manager of Operations
RB Knits Export
Ludhiana
08.2022 - Current
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
Head of Design
Anubha Industries Pvt. Ltd.
SURAT
04.2016 - 03.2022
- Managed and inspired team with design direction, pushing quality of design work and helping drive impact through teams.
- Influenced strategy and lead team in executing design work with high level of polish and solved range of product challenges.
- Accelerated team efficiency by improving processes and workflows within teams, design team as whole and cross-functional teams.
- Spoke to process, design goals and team vision as leader of strategy and vision.
- Led and performed market research to identify product design opportunities and quantify business case for new projects.
- Provided cost-effective technical solutions.
- Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
- Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
Senior Designer
Malwa Industries ltd.
Ludhiana
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams.
- Developed schematics showcasing design layout, individual components and production procedures.
- Helped company advance industry standing by creating innovative concept designs.
- Evaluated project scope and development schedule, and collaborated closely with project owners to establish parameters.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Researched new design technology and tools to bolster professional skillset and drive quality deliverables.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Women's Footwear Designer
Oscar Leathers Pvt. Ltd.
Mohali
08.2008 - 11.2009
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
- Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Worked with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.
- Developed seasonal and brand style guides to promote organization.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Govt. College, Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur 08.1994 - 08.1997
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
Govt. College Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur 09.1997 - 08.1999
Bachelor's of Education - Bachelor of Education
Govt. College of Education
Patiala 09.1999 - 09.2000
Fashion Design And Clothing Technology - Fashion Design
Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology
Mohali 08.2007 - 11.2008
Skills
Work flow planning
undefinedTimeline
Manager of Operations
RB Knits Export
08.2022 - Current
Head of Design
Anubha Industries Pvt. Ltd.
04.2016 - 03.2022
Senior Designer
Malwa Industries ltd.
01.2010 - 12.2015
Women's Footwear Designer
Oscar Leathers Pvt. Ltd.
08.2008 - 11.2009
Fashion Design And Clothing Technology - Fashion Design
Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology
08.2007 - 11.2008
Bachelor's of Education - Bachelor of Education
Govt. College of Education
09.1999 - 09.2000
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
Govt. College Hoshiarpur
09.1997 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Govt. College, Hoshiarpur
08.1994 - 08.1997
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