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Ritika Sood

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 -
Ritika SoodFreelance Fashion Consultant