Resume CV : Merchandiser Exports & Imports

[karthik56590]

Resume:
Karthikeyan Thangavel Email : karthik56590 AT yahoo.co.in

Personal Details:
Date of Birth : 06.10.1982
Birth Place : India
Marital Status : Unmarried
Language known : English, Kannada, Hindi and Tamil

Summary :-
Currently working with India Exports & Imports, Banglore. For Merchandising & their order follow-up’s. Having a good & wide knowledge about the Woven fabric and garment construction, costing, quality and vendor development. Aware of Export market standards, gained more knowledge & exposure in this trade. Also have an added advantage of Shade matching, wet processing, Denim washing, and Home textiles.
Ability to quickly absorb the development needs and perform the job well in the given time frame and able to coordinate multiple tasks, Proven leadership, interpersonal and consensus building skills, working with all business units committed to team success with total sum years of experience. Have ability to handle my team efficiently with proven results.

Education :
April 2005 Bachelor of Technology (Textile Chemistry) from S.S.M college of Engineering, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai
May 2001 Diploma in Textile Processing (S/W) from S.S.M Institute of Textile Technology Affiliated to Dept of Technical Education, Chennai.
1998
Higher Secondary, A.E.T Matriculation. Certification in Computer color matching from Canada India Institution Co-operation Project.

Key Strengths :
- Involving in the Sampling-production activities and explaining the styling, finishing required for the samples to the Sample developing team.
- Sourcing the Fabric as per the requirement from quality suppliers.
- Updating buyers and vendors to achieve the quality for the product, and implementing the new developments into bulk as per customer requirement.
- Explain the standards and shade, design required for the order execution.
- Arrange meeting with Production team to utilize the maximum sources available to achieve the quality and discuss the standards.
- Motivating team and oneself to enhance the production and achieve the target within time framed.
- Reporting to management everyday as the process flows.
- Inspecting the Quality of Fabric received and auditing the trims for every lot.
- Inspecting the finish given and giving suggestion to maximize the production.
- Ability to envision tribulations and then follow through on the details to ensure successful execution.
- Consensus builder and skilled negotiator with the ability to build and maintain excellent relationship.
- Able to make rapid assessments and quickly revise tactics to ensure progress and goal achievement.
- Perform well as both an independent contributor and team member.

Employers :
MAY 01’ to OCT 01’
DYEING SUPERVISOR :SWATHE PROCESSING MILLS.
1. Learned the practical ways of Dyeing the cotton & rayon
2. Part time Supervisor During my Under graduation (Nov 01’ – Apr 05’)

JUN 05’ to FEB 06 ‘
MERCHANDISING TRAINEE: A.I.ENTERPRISES LTD.
1. Learned the Costing Method For Woven Tops.
2. Completed Salesman Sample shipment before the time.
3. Achieved appreciation and appraisal from management.

MAR 06’ – JUN 07’
ASST MERCHANDISER :MASS LINEA FASHIONS.
1. Worked in challenging atmosphere, where 5S was adapted.
2. Follow-up with the job work units.

AUG 07’ to till date
Snr MERCHANDISER : INDIA EXPORT & IMPORT.
1. Handled the order follow up from sourcing to finishing.
2. Shade matching with Spectral valuation up to 0.3 % for Wall mart fabrics.
3. Handled with Rayon High twist fabrics and garments..
4. Follow-up with the suppliers and job work units.

Buyers :
Wal- Mart, Younique, Blendshe, Akademiks, GAP, Victoria secret, etc..,

Karthikeyan.T

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Paul Jones
phjones AT vacapp.com

Experience :
Assistant Manager :Montblanc
April 2000 - Present
- Opened new specialty boutique
- Placed orders to restock merchandise and handled receiving of products
- Managed payroll, scheduling, reports, email, inventory, and maintained clientele book and records
- Integrated new register functions
- Extensive work with visual standards and merchandising high-ticket items

Sales Associate :
Nordstrom, Collectors and Couture Departments
July 1998 - April 2000
- Merchandised designer women's wear
- Set-up trunk shows and attended clinics for new incoming fashion lines
- Worked with tailors and seamstresses for fittings
- Scheduled private shopping appointments with high-end customers
Bartender

Jigg's Corner :
February 1996 - July 1998
- Provide customer service in fast-paced bar atmosphere
- Maintain and restock inventory
- Administrative responsibilities include processing hour and tip information for payroll and closing register

Education :
- Ramapo College, Arlington, Virginia

Computer Skills :
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, and Internet