Hello, I am a sourcing professional with extensive experience in merchandising, sourcing, execution, business development and SCM . I am a forward thinking, solutions oriented manager with a demonstrated track record . Knowledge built upon working with leading retailers such as Target, J C Penney, ASDA, Walmart, Nitori and others have helped me gain a holistic understanding of business. I present my career portfolio in the following pages. about PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

Merchandising Manager Trident Buying House Aug 1998 - Jun 2006 Divisional Merchandising Manager Sabare International Ltd. Jul 2006 – May 2009 www.sabare.com Business Manager Fairtrasa Since Jun 2009 www.fairtrasa.com career so far PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

trade certifications involved PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

India Nepal Sri Lanka Indonesia Thailand Vietnam regions PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

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Nepal

Sri Lanka

Indonesia

Thailand

Vietnam

Black Pepper White Pepper Cumin Cinnamon Vanilla Turmeric Nutmeg Mace Cloves Cardamom Chilly organic spices PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

Coffee (Arabica & Robusta) from India and Indonesia Tea from Sri Lanka Cocoa (Forastero) from India organic beverages PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

Mango Dried mangoes and pulp Pineapple Dried pineapple and concentrate Banana Dried banana slices Pomegranate Dried arils and juice Papaya Dried chunks and puree organic processed fruits PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

Sesame Black and hulled Amaranth Yellow Mustard Flax Seed Black Mustard organic oil seeds PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

Coconut Oil Regular, virgin and extra virgin From India and Sri Lanka Desiccated Coconut organic coconut PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

Bed Linen Bath Linen Table Linen Rugs Coir Door mats Kitchen Linen Window Treatments Cushions & Pillows organic textile products PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

Napkin Rings Candle Stands Photo Frames fair trade handicraft items PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

Cane Furniture Bamboo Furniture cane and bamboo furniture PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

Merchandising Sourcing Business Development Supply Chain Management Shipping & Logistics Operations / Execution Business Consulting Govt / Nodal Agencies Liaison Work Certifications core competencies PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

BA Corporate Secretary ship 1992 – 1995 Corporate Law, Factories Act, Business Accounting, Managerial Economics and Commerce Diploma in Export Management 1997 – 1998 International Trade, International Finance, Export Marketing, Export Procedures and Shipping Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications 1997 – 1998 Programming, Database Management, Office Applications, Application Testing, and Project Work Nominated as Fabric Manager by Target Stores at Sabare Intl in Mar 2009 academic qualification and awards PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN

Thank you for your time and attention. Have a nice day. Prasad Vaidyanathan Mailing Address: 302 Yoga Enclave, Somasandrapalya, Bangalore 560 102 +91 97 393 89 374 http://www.linkedin.com/in/prasadvaidyanathan Thank You. get in touch PRASAD VAIDYANATHAN