Sumitha K Rao

A goal-oriented and motivated team player with 23 years' experience in Fashion Industry, well-versed with the complete garment life cycle, seeking a challenging position, where in I can utilize my organizational skills effectively.

• Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency and profits margins.
• Set aggressive targets to drive company success.
• Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
• Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
• Collected data, monitored Sales order progress and finalized reports before reporting to management.
• Evaluated team performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Maintained formal policies and standard procedures for a strong compliance strategy.
• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

• Internal & external communications.
• Development and approvals as per buyer's specification/requirements.
• Price quotation and negotiation.
• TNA preparation and meeting the deadlines.
• Risk analysis and evaluating feasibility of each style for sampling and bulk.
• Order projection and capacity booking with planning team.
• Style wise raw material arrangement on confirmed orders of Sampling & Bulk.
• · Ensuring all the passed test reports are available before starting the production.
• Co-ordination with Production/Quality team for smooth and issueless production and on-time delivery of the goods.
• Regular update of order status to buyer/buying office and getting necessary approvals on time.
• Co-ordination with Logistic/Accounts team for final shipment and on time payment receipt of the shipped orders.
• Good record keeping and documentation of the order details.

• Diploma in Computer Application- 1996-97 (Christ University, Bangalore)

Basics and Programming languages, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Internet concepts, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, Software skills etc.

• English Typing - Certified in Senior grade exam-1994
• Diploma Certificate – ‘Fine Art & Painting' – Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath – Basic-2013 & Advanced-2014
• Certificate letter of completion- ‘Contemporary Art in Chicago' Art History- SAIC- ACE- Winter 2022

Date of Birth : 15.05.1974

Father's Name : J. Krishnoji Rao (late)

Languages known : English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil.

Nationality : Indian