Miss JahnaviJakkampudi
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PERSONALSTATEMENT
A reliable and conscientious individual with an MBA in International Fashion
Management from Coventry University London Campus. Able to multi-task,
handle pressure, work as part of a team and most importantly inspire team
members to work in a creative ambiance. With infectious enthusiasm and an optimistic
attitude, I possess superb organizational, problem solving and managerial skills with an
intention of being a one stop shop for my future organization. Currently looking to undertake a
position in the Marketing industry that will not only challenge me professionally but also allow
me to develop my knowledge, networks and partnerships in the marketing arena.
EDUCATIONAND QUALIFICATIONS
March 2014- May 2014
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Massachusetts, Online.
Entrepreneurship 101: Who is Your Customer?
Jan 2012- Jan 2013
Coventry University London Campus, London.
MBA International Fashion Management
(Subjects studied-Fashion Buying & Merchandising, Fashion forecasting, Product development &
Range Planning, Marketing Management and Sustainable Strategy)
August 2012
London College of Fashion, London.
Buying and Merchandising Advanced level
July 2012
London College of Fashion, London.
Buying and Merchandising Intensive course
May 2011 – November 2011
Dream Zone - School of Creative Studies/CADD Centre.
Professional in Garment Design
2007 – 2011
Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology/ANNA UNIVERSITY.
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology
EMPLOYMENTEXPERIENCE
July 2016-Present
Tommy Hilfiger, Goa
Customer Relations Executive
Responsible for:
* Dealing with customer complaints.
* Attending customers and styling them.
* Taking Customer feedback and working upon it.
February 2015- May 2016
Gipsys, Goa.
Marketing and Sales Manager
Responsible for:
* Strategic marketing of the products.
* Online Marketing
* Allocation of stock and replenishing constantly
* Taking Customer feedback and working upon it.
* Follow up with the customers.
* Visual Merchandising
September 2014- February 2015
Lamuella, Goa.
Marketing and Sales Manager
Responsible for:
*Marketing the products.
* Online Marketing
* Allocation of stock and replenishing constantly
* Handling Staff and daily allocation of duties
* Taking Customer feedback and working upon it.
* Follow up with the customers.
* Training the Staff.
* Visual Merchandising
July 2013- March 2014 (Full Time)
H&G textiles Pvt Ltd (Buying Agency), India
Head Designer
Responsible for:
* Trend research
*Market research
*Leading the sampling teams
* Developing Prezi presentations to attract new buyers
*Introducing new marketing strategies
* Taking care of designing to garment development
* Visual merchandising and arranging for buyers meeting
* Understanding the buyers requirements and making the desired alterations.
As of date developed samples for Pepe Jeans London, Tommy Hilfiger Denim, Calvin Klein Jeans,
VIX, River Island, CWF, Little Marc Jacobs, Billie Blush, DKNYetc..
August 2012- Nov 2012 (Full Time)
Quintana Couture, London
Head designer’s Assistant and Brand Promoter:
* Developing brand image
* Promoting the brand on Facebook and marketing through other social media
*PR, building relationships and promoting celebrity endorsements
* Merchandising, Visual merchandising and negotiating
* Allocation of products into different windows
* Emailing and following up clients
* Photoshop and performing market research
*Assistance at the catwalk show at 'the designer wedding show', Battersea, London
*Floor planning and other assistance at the stand at ‘the designer wedding show’.
May 2011- July 2011
Dream zone, School of Creative Studies,
CADD Centre, India
Head Designer and Manager:
* Manager, The VIBES 360 ˚ Fashion show, and Head Designer Planning the theme
* Fabric buying and accessories selection
* Designing and pattern making
* Arrangement and choreography of models
*Sponsorship collection and full management of the marketing campaign to promote the fashion
show.
Achieved press coverage in The Hindu, the best-selling newspaper, after receiving the 'Best
Designer 2011'award on 'World Designers Day' in Chennai, India.
2004- 2011
Freelance Fashion Designer:
* Investigating the client's niche, understanding the price points, developing the product in given
time frame.
* Designing and Fabric Buying.
* Embroidery work, Tie Dye, Dip Dye, Bleaching, Different Washes, Pattern Making, Sewing and
Finishing under the auspices.
VOLUNTARY WORK
NOV 2015- JAN 2016
I Love Goa Dogs, Goa.
Volunteer
* Helping hand around the Camp
* Been Key Part of the fundraising team and raised over
Rs 4000by approaching visitors at the Concerts and Wednesday market, Anjuna, Goa.
JAN 2013- MAY 2013
Fashion & Textile Children's Trust, London.
Volunteer
* Provided Admin Support
* PerformedMarket Research
* PreparedMarketing Materials
*Volunteered at two trade shows, Pure London and Textile Forum
* Been Key Part of the fundraising team and raised over
£1000 by approaching visitors at the trade shows.
2004, 2011
Art of Living, India.
Volunteer
* Been a part of the emergency relief team during 2004 Tsunami attack by distributing food,
clothes, medicines and other relief material from Ahmedabad, Gujrat.
* Trained in meditation, yoga and personal development to help the poor gain confidence to take
on situations and to encourage them to create a life of purpose, joy and stability.
FASHION SHOWS WITNESSED
2013
* Pure London 33, London
* Textile Forum trade show, London
2012
* Pure London 2012, London
* Alternative Fashion Week, London
* Graduate Fashion Week, London
* The Designer Wedding Show, Battersea, London
* Hermes Leather Exhibition 2012, London
* Bournemouth Arts Festival 2012, London
* International Jewellery Exhibition 2012, London
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2014
Online Courses:
*Big Data and Social Physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts.
*On Strategy: What Managers Can Learn From Great Pilosophers from Ecole Centrale Paris, Paris
*Understanding Europe: Why it Matters and What it Can Offer from HEC PARIS, Paris
* ChinaX: A New National Culture from HarvardX, Massachusetts
*Negotiation and Conflict Resolution from Macquarie Graduate School of Management,
Australia
2013
* Spanish Level A1 from The Language Class, London
* Women in Business Workshop from 'Think Love', London
*Business Networking Skills Workshop from 'Simply Business Siklls', London
* Teamwork and Leadership Skills Workshop from 'Simply Business Skills', London
2011
* Best Young Speaker of Cambridge English by University of Cambridgein the Asia Regional
Finals- South India, August 2011
* Top 100 Performers in BEC (University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations) in South India Region,
August 2011
* BEC Higher- University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, March 2011
LANGUAGE SKILLS
* English (Proficient)
* Hindi (Proficient)
* Sanskrit (Basic)
* Spanish (Basic)
HOBBIES/ INTERESTS
* Travelling
* Volunteering
* Belly Dancing
* 3D Painting
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.
