Ritika Sood
Freelance Fashion Consultant
Summary
Equipped with strong creative mindset, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Break
Childcare
05.2022 - Current
- Took a career break to focus on family and personal responsibilities
- Engaged in continues professional development during the break, including staying updated with the latest trends and changes in Fashion industry
- Enhanced time management and multitasking skills through balancing childcare with personal and professional growth activities
Freelance Fashion Consultant
Frontier Rass India
09.2015 - 04.2022
- Designing bespoke Indian traditional outfits for clients
- Creating sketches for client initial brief
- Developing patterns, analyzing trends in fabrics, colors and shapes.
- Overseeing development of sample garments
- Streamlined meeting organization and data management to improve workflow. Engaged with suppliers, manufacturers, and brands for optimal coordination. Orchestrated meetings to align objectives and foster teamwork among stakeholders.
- Cost analysis according to client budget and organizational profit
Fashion Merchandiser & Designer
Gouri India
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Designed western cut dresses for DIYA retail store in UK
- Sketching designs, Fabric sourcing, Trims, fastenings and embellishments
- Collaborated with Finance team to develop category pricing recommendations withing budget
- Pitched updated merchandising strategies based on seasonal hindsight and current trends
- Optimize and maintain weekly merchandising calender and keep abreast of larger fashion industry landscapes and trends
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Technology
University Institute of Fashion Technology
Panjab University Chandigarh India 04.2001 -
Skills
Data-driven trend analysis
Versatile in dynamic environments
Strong task management
Fashion illustration
Fashion forecasting expertise
Event coordination expertise
Sales-driven merchandise strategy
Clear and concise writing
Timeline
Career Break
Childcare
05.2022 - Current
Freelance Fashion Consultant
Frontier Rass India
09.2015 - 04.2022
Fashion Merchandiser & Designer
Gouri India
11.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Technology
University Institute of Fashion Technology
04.2001 -