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
Raw materials, packaging and production
Natural leader
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Logistics Management
Project planning and development
Timeline
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