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Rita Sharma

Vice President -Design & Product Development, Marketing
New Delhi

Summary

Accomplished VP of Design & Product Development at Pearl Global Industries, I spearheaded major projects that significantly enhanced efficiency and client satisfaction. Renowned for strategic design trends planning and exceptional team leadership, my approach has fostered innovation and sustainable growth, while my ability to build relationships has been pivotal in transforming customer experiences. A proactive & enterprising professional with 30 years’ experience in garment industry managing Key business activities like Product development & Design , exploring potential business opportunities, driving the Supply chain initiatives & delivering Brands Design , Product strategy.

Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

VP -Design & Product Development, Marketing

Pearl Global Industries Ltd,India
04.2006 - 09.2024
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
  • Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
  • Transformed customer experience by designing and executing comprehensive service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing satisfaction levels.

Head of Design & Product Development

Kellwood Trading , Asia Hognkong
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Oversaw successful rebranding initiatives for numerous companies, revitalizing outdated image.
  • Fostered cross-functional collaboration between the design team and other departments such as engineering or production teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements into final products.
  • Implemented effective time management techniques within the team, reducing project turnaround times significantly without sacrificing quality or creativity.
  • Improved design team efficiency by implementing agile methodologies and streamlining project management processes.
  • Managed budgets for multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within allocated resources without sacrificing quality.
  • Led and performed market research to identify product design opportunities and quantify business case for new projects.
  • Accelerated team efficiency by improving processes and workflows within teams, design team as whole and cross-functional teams.

Team Head

Linmark International -India Office
01.2001 - 12.2004

Team Head-Merchandising

Hot Source Buying Agency
01.2000 - 02.2001

Team Head -Merchandising

Shiv Raj International , India
07.1994 - 12.2000

Education

Delhi University
New Delhi, India

International Marketing

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
New Delhi, India
06-1994

Skills

    Team leadership

    Strategic Design Trends planning & Execution

    Complex Problem-solving

    Coaching and mentoring

    Excellent communication

    Relationship building

    Business storytelling

Interests

Sustainability Products and Design , Indian local artisans

Timeline

VP -Design & Product Development, Marketing

Pearl Global Industries Ltd,India
04.2006 - 09.2024

Head of Design & Product Development

Kellwood Trading , Asia Hognkong
01.2004 - 01.2006

Team Head

Linmark International -India Office
01.2001 - 12.2004

Team Head-Merchandising

Hot Source Buying Agency
01.2000 - 02.2001

Team Head -Merchandising

Shiv Raj International , India
07.1994 - 12.2000

Delhi University

International Marketing

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

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