SR - Designer Sandeep Khatokar

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Date: 1st November 2019

Sandeep S. Khatokar (Sandy Sk) Mobile:


98199 69954
M-3 / 16, Heeramani ratan CHS, Bangur nagar, Link road, Goregaon – west, Mumbai.
DOB: 24th November 1977. Email: [email protected] .

Respected Sir / Madam,

I am passionate about fashion & looking forward to work with


a professional company or an established brand with a strong focus on
fashion, where my talent combined with experience can be best utilized, I am
given ample opportunities to prove myself & lead to growth of the company.
To understand more about the business side of trade & retail market, I have
done MBA, PGDMM- PG diploma in Marketing Management from NMIMS,
Mumbai. Having 15+ years of experience in menswear casuals with topmost
international brands, also traveled extensively to learn and evolve.
I request you to consider my curriculum vitae for the above post
with your organization, if given a chance to serve you can be best assured of
my positive contribution towards the growth of the organization, by setting
standards for others to emulate.

It’s my will power to excel that drives me!

Sandeep S Khatokar

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International exposure:

Travelled to participate in international trade fairs / buyers meetings for


new developments & future business. Travelled to Las Vegas- USA for
Magic trade fair, New York, San Francisco, Ohio- USA for buyers
meetings, Paris-France for Inter-selection trade fair & buyers meetings,
Barcelona / La-Corunna / Madrid – Spain to meet buyers & market
research Dublin- Ireland, London-UK for buyers meetings & market
research, Hong-Kong for Hong-Kong fashion week & market research,
Dhaka-Bangladesh to meet buyers & for vendor development
meetings.
Core strengths & responsibilities......

 To initiate forecasting of colors / fabrics / new trends / designs & PD for


the new season. This is widely based on inputs from customers &
various sources like WGSN, international Bloggers, Pinterest, Tumbler,
Catwalks of the season, market intelligence, etc. Collaborate all above
info into capsules & come up with the mood board for the season.

 To zero in on the theme of the range & briefly discuss with the team,
set a deadline & monitor timely execution of the same.

 To work in collaboration with international designers / Buyers on co-


creation & prepare seasonal trend based collections for garment
Exports & fabrics division of the company.

 To present these customized collections /developments to buyers each


season either on their visit to India or present these collections to their
head office & provide costing of the garments.

 Ability to think innovatively and grasp key concepts quickly, possess an


eye for details with a flexible and easily approachable attitude,
effective communicator with an ability to deal effectively with various
departments.

 My Strength is into washing techniques; I frequently meet/discuss


debate & experiment with Laundry technicians for desired results.
Thorough with fabrication, market research, Range planning, apparel
designing & product development. Traveling to all Sourcing hubs to
develop a huge collection of new fabrics library each season.

Work experience......

1: “Arvind Ltd. - GED – (Garment export Division – Bangalore)” as


Sr.Manager -“Heading Design for Europe division”, from, June 2018 to date.
I am working on Dual roles – Giving my inputs to the mill for innovating new
fabrics for new season @ Ahmadabad, as well as looking after the garment
designing in export division @ Bangalore. Buyers working with ZARA MAN,
Scotch & Soda, Levis – overseas & domestic, NEXT, GANT, J-Crew, Jack &
Jones, H&M, C&A, Mango, Pull& Bear, Gap, Old navy, etc.

2: “Bombay rayon fashions Ltd.” as “Head – Design & PD - Menswear”,


from, March 2016 – May 2018. Buyers working with H&M, A&F, Hollister,
Vans, Gap, Old navy, Super dry, Mango, ZARA MAN, ZARA BOYS, Pull& Bear,
Bershka, Lefties, Desiguel, Only & sons , Primark, Penney’s, Matalan,
Peacocks, Jack & Jones, Pantaloons- FBB & Lee cooper, Benetton, Pepe Jeans
London, etc.
3: “Styylab” the fashion consultancy – freelance projects & worked on my
label as “Creative Head”, from January 2014 – To February 2016.

4: “Texport syndicate’’ as “Head – Design & PD”, from, September 2012 –


December 2013. Buyers worked with, Ralph Lauren, Scotch & Soda, ZARA,
NEXT,
Benetton, H&M, Paper denim co., Sears, Mother care, Tesco, Matalan &
Primark.

5: “Raymond’s apparel ltd. ’’ as “Manager Design”, from January 2012 –


August 2012, I worked on their in-house brand “PARX”, on the complete
category.

6: “MUDRA Lifestyle Ltd. as “Head – Design & PD”, from February 2007 to
February 2011. Buyers worked with, Members Only, New look, Primark,
Peacocks, ZARA, Oysho, Corte-fiel, Ferrioni, Price shoes, Joe- Browns,
Quiksilver, Colin’s jeans, Big-star, Kottons, Soul edge, Carrefour, Desiguel,
Macy’s, Primark, Peacocks.

7: “MANDHANA Ind. Pvt. Ltd.’’ As “Designer & PD”, from June 2003 to
December 2006. Buyers worked with, French-connection, Zara, Guru,
Oxbow, All-saints, Road sign, Redwood, Energie, D&G, Desigual, Scotch &
Soda, Colin’s-Loft.

8: “SOLO MIO” buying agency & export house, As “Asst. Designer &
PD”, from November 2001 to MAY 2003.

9: “Pyramid retail & merchandising pvt. Ltd. company, as “Sales


executive”, from December 1999 to October 2001.

Academic profile:

 2017- 19 - PGDMM - PG diploma in Marketing Management from


NMIMS, Mumbai.
 2003 - PPR – Professional programme in retailing & Marketing from
Welingkar’s institute of management, Mumbai.
 2001 – Clothing production technology (CPT) from, National Institute
of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai.
 1999 - T.Y. B.com from University of Mumbai.
 1995 – HSC. From Valia college of commerce, Mumbai.

Passport no: Z4754460 (+2).

Software skills: CorelDraw, Photoshop, MS Office and Internet Applications.

Languages known: English, Hindi, Marathi & Guajarati.

Post applied for: “Head – Design & PD - Menswear”


Current CTC: 17.65 lack / Anm.

Place: MUMBAI (INDIA). Sandeep S


Khatokar

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