I am a Fashion Graduate with about three years of work experience in India and U.S.A in the field of Apparel merchandising, Retail Sales, Business Development and Designing. I worked for a French buying house in New Delhi, as an apparel merchandiser, which also had a vintage retail outlet. In addition, I did a short assignment in launching soft furnishings line for an interior designer in New Delhi where as a team we participated in the Asia's largest exhibition on Architecture, construction and design, ACETECH. Subsequently, I have worked with an American multinational company, Macy’s, as a sales associate in New York. My experiences have taught me the different aspects of Apparel Merchandising and the interactions within the supply chain. I am detail-oriented, accurate, and dependable, with an uncompromising work ethic and can also work with people of different backgrounds and nationalities. Work Status: Authorized to work in India, UK & USA (Permanent Resident).

1. ANAHITA
SINGH
63
Paddock
Close,
Bradley
Stoke,
Cell
Phone:
07572781626
Bristol
BS32
0EX
E-­‐mail:
anahitasingh@outlook.com
Work
Status:
Authorized
to
work
in
India,
UK
&
USA
(Permanent
Resident).
Availability:
Anytime
Monday
to
Friday.
CAREER
OBJECTIVE
Having
worked
in
the
fashion
and
garment
industry
for
more
than
three
years,
I
have
developed
a
strong
interest
in
pursuing
Buying
&
Merchandising.
I
aim
to
attain
in-­‐depth
knowledge,
as
well
as
master
the
finer
nuances
of
the
skill
sets
required
to
excel
in
the
field
of
merchandising.
I
aspire
to
get
a
global
exposure
and
work
with
the
leading
companies
and
brands
internationally.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
DOROTHY
PERKINS
&
BURTON,
BRISTOL,
U.K
Nov,
2015
–
Present
In-­‐Store
Visual
Merchandiser
(Trainee)
• Setting
up
in-­‐store
visuals,
mannequins
and
merchandising
following
the
trend
style
file
in
a
newly
set
up
store
in
north
Bristol.
• Represented
my
store
in
a
special
4-­‐day
training
in
setting
up
a
model
store
of
Dorothy
Perkins
&
Burton
with
other
in-­‐store
&
area
visual
merchandisers
from
south
of
England
in
Reading.
Learnt
up-­‐coming
seasonal
trends
to
drive
store’s
look
&
turnover.
• Emphatic
towards
individual
customers
and
their
personal
needs.
Proven
customer
service
by
direct
and
online
customer
feedbacks.
• Store
turnover
constantly
above
management
targets
for
last
4
months
since
store’s
inception.
Fastest
growing
store
in
the
area.
ZARA,
BRISTOL,
U.K
Sep,
2015
-­‐Oct,2015
Sales
Assistant
• Responsible
to
increase
the
company’s
sales
by
giving
excellent
customer
service.
• Replenish
the
stock
and
working
efficiently
at
the
cash
desk
while
processing
sale,
exchange
and
refunds.
MACY’S,
NEW
YORK,
U.S.A
Mar,
2014
–
Aug,
2014
Sales
Associate
• Achieved
sales
targets
through
successful
sales
initiatives.
Also
met
targets
for
the
enrolment
to
the
loyalty
programme
and
sale
of
value
added
products.
• Responsible
for
understanding
customer
requirements
and
providing
appropriate
solutions.
Was
frequently
recognized
for
achieving
customer
satisfaction.
• Managed
merchandise,
maintained
the
floor
area,
and
coordinated
with
the
respective
department
managers
for
the
up-­‐keep
of
the
store.
• Contributed
to
the
execution
of
the
sales
plan
for
special
events
and
festivals.
B
&
B
GROWING
PROMOTERS
(
P
)
LIMITED,
DELHI,
INDIA
Aug,
2013
–
Feb,
2014
Business
Development,
Soft
Furnishings
● Designed
and
introduced
a
new
line
of
soft
furnishings
with
a
modern
contemporary
theme,
specifically
catering
towards
the
upper
class
market
segment
● Formulated
marketing
strategies
to
quickly
establish
the
new
brand
of
soft
furnishings
at
ACETECH
New
Delhi,
2013,
which
is
one
of
the
India’s
biggest
construction
and
architecture
design
platform
● Managed
to
receive
advance
orders
worth
$50,000
during
the
4
days
Exhibition
at
ACETECH
Delhi
2013,
which
proved
market
validation
and
the
successful
designs
of
our
products
● Ensured
superior
quality
of
raw
materials
by
constantly
regulating
the
source
of
fabrics
and
materials
from
8
suppliers,
which
increased
efficiency
of
the
production
process
CATHERINE
BARBIER
BUYING
HOUSE,
GARMENTS
&
ACCESSORIES,
DELHI,
INDIA
July,
2011
–
July,
2013
Associate
Merchandiser
● Established
new
systems
of
communication
between
the
7
French
clients
and
10
vendors
in
India,
resulting
in
operational
efficiency,
higher
customer
satisfaction
levels
and
an
increase
in
the
customer
retention
rate
by
approximately
15%
● Reduced
late
penalties
on
vendors
by
ensuring
timely
delivery
to
the
French
clients
through
effectively
coordinating
production
and
sampling
of
about
50
styles
of
French
clothing
and
accessories
each
season
● Achieved
the
highest
bonus
award
in
the
company
within
the
first
year
for
increasing
the
business
sales
RELATED
WORK
PROJECT

2. QUEST
IN
VOGUE,
GRADUATION
PROJECT,
NEW
DELHI,
INDIA
Jan
2011
–
May
2011
• Designed
a
collection
of
11
leather
garments
by
following
a
thematic
approach,
market
analysis,
forecasting
consideration
and
design
developments
• Achieved
a
G.P.A
of
9/10
for
the
exclusivity
of
6
designs,
out
of
which
5
ensembles
marked
their
place
on
the
ramp
for
NIFT
annual
Fashion
show,
2011
DESIGNER,
SABYASACHI
MUKHERJEE,
KOLKATA,
INDIA
Aug
2010
• Assisted
the
backstage
manager
by
coordinating
the
entry
and
exit
timing
of
the
models,
ensured
the
correct
sequence
of
the
ramp
walk
and
managed
the
team
of
students
who
were
assisting
the
individual
models
CLUSTER
DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT,
WEST
BENGAL,
INDIA
July
2009
• Designed
and
created
a
collection
of
Leather
lifestyle
handmade
accessories
like
wall
hangings,
ladies
handbags
and
wallets,
carpet
and
rugs,
tablemats
and
photo
frames.
• Worked
with
the
local
artisans,
through
which
learned
the
different
techniques
of
hand
printing,
embossing
and
hand
sewing
of
leather
in
exchange
with
increasing
their
design
knowledge
and
skill
for
their
future
betterment.
BASF
TANNERY
TRAINING,
KOLKATA,
INDIA
June
2009
• Analyzed
and
created
different
designs
on
leather
skins
by
printing
and
dying
techniques
and
surface
ornamentation
in
a
group,
keeping
in
mind
the
fashion
forecasting.
EDUCATION
LONDON
COLLEGE
OF
FASHION,
LONDON,
U.K.
July
2015
• Fashion
Buying
and
Merchandising
–
Intensive
Course
• Studied
Buying
&
Merchandising
roles,
responsibilities,
range
planning
and
forecasting.
• Assignments
on
stock
control,
sourcing,
cost
&
buying
&
negotiation
NATIONAL
INSTITUTE
OF
FASHION
TECHNOLOGY,
INDIA
Aug,
2007
–
June,
2011
• Bachelor
in
Design
&
Specialised
in
Leather
Designing
• Graduated
with
a
GPA
of
8.52/10
(distinction)
RYERSON
UNIVERSITY,
TORONTO,
CANADA
Jan,
2010
–
Apr,
2010
• Selected
as
the
only
student
to
represent
NIFT
University
at
Ryerson
University
on
an
international
exchange
programme
• Studied
courses
in
Professional
Presentation,
Advanced
fashion
design
(Men’s
wear)
and
Integrated
Visual
Communication
•
Designed
Menswear
Ensemble
for
an
exclusive
Design
Innovation
project,
which
qualified
to
be
placed
on
the
ramp
of
the
University’s
Annual
Fashion
Show
• Achieved
the
International
Exchange
Scholarship
worth
$1200