Rahul Solanki

Experience

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  Design Professional

  Jan 1992 - Jan 2002

  Designer

  2002 : Sum’03 / Fall’03 ** Design ConsultancyClients : Texport Fashions / C&S, Delhi2000 : Sum’00 / Fall’00 / Spr-Sum’01 ** Womens Wear / Kidswear Ranges Buyer : Rene’ Derhy (France), Miscellaneous (France / Usa)Client : Merlin Creations, Noida1998-1999 ** Fashion Education Client : NIFT, Delhi1992-1999** Design Fields : Fashion, Styling, Textile, Illustration, Interiors Clients : Miscellaneous (Delhi)

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  Khazana Boutique

  Aug 1997 - Mar 1999

  Designer (Freelance Contract)

  - Categories : Women’s / Men’s / Wovens / Accessories- Market : Upmarket Retail – Western, Ethnic, Indo-Western- Work Profile : Research, Sourcing, Design, Prototype Development, Design Management

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  Sandy Bear Designs

  Apr 1999 - Mar 2000

  Designer & PD Merchandiser

  - Categories : Women’s / Wovens / Crochets / Knits – Circular + Flat- Market : Upmarket Stores – U.S.A.- Work Profile : Research, Sourcing, Design, Prototype Development, Design Management

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  Triburg

  Apr 2000 - Mar 2002

  Merchandiser

  - Categories : Women’s / Wovens - Market : Upmarket Retail U.S.A.- Work Profile : P.D., Merchandising, Q.A., C.P. Management

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  ITC

  Apr 2002 - Mar 2003

  Fashion Designer

  - Categories : Men’s / Women’s / Wovens / Knits – Circular + Flat - Market : Up & Mid Market Retail, Mid Market M.B.O.S India- Work Profile : Research, Sourcing, Design, Prototype Development, Design Management

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  Chunnu International

  Apr 2003 - Mar 2005

  Sr Designer and Marketing Executive

  Categories - Mens / Womens / Kids Market - Up Market & Mid Market Retail (U.S. / Europe / South Africa)** Responsible for : (a.) Developing the Design cell of the Co (b.) Getting new business to the Company with existing buyers (C.) Adding new buyersWork Profile : 1. Research / Survey 2. Sourcing 3. Design 4. Range Devt 5. Marketing 6. Design Management Buyers - Chico’s, Pvh, C.K., Iwa, Saks, Geoffery Beene, Woolsworth, Avenue, Tanzara Show less

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  INDOCHINE INTERNATIONAL

  Apr 2005 - Mar 2006

  Merchandise Manager

  Divisions - Tailoring / Inspire (Newlook)Market - Mid Market Retail U.K** Managed & grew these accounts of Newlook ** Started CM manufacturing out of ChinaWork Profile : 1. Managing business with a team of Merchants & QCs2. Sourcing 3. Product Development 4. Critical Path Management (Production)5. MarketingBuyers - Newlook

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  INDOCHINE INTERNATIONAL

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2016

  Country Manager - India

  (A.) Started the operations in India for the group(B.) Set up Newlook (U.K.)’s India liaison office ** Built the office up from 0 to 30 million us$ ** 2015-16 vital stats : 40+ Staff, 8 Managers, 15+ Vendors, 15+ Buyers, 15+ CategoriesWork Profile : 1. Managed India office & its operations 2. Developed office - teams, infrastructure, systems, supply chain, business 3. Roles as part of the global Sr. Management Team of the group 4. Marketing, developing new buyers & growing the business 5. Developing vendor base (manufacturing and material) for business 6. Ensuring good profitability of the operations 7. Building the image of the organization in the market Show less

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  Rahul Solanki

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Senior Consultant

  (A.) Coaching/Consulting Sr. Management in fulfilling Business Vision/Mission.(B.) Providing Consultancy to companies (working with Sr. Management)• Operations & SOPs.• Team Management & Work Environment• Performance• Design - Efficiency & Effectiveness

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  Tapio Creations Pvt Ltd

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  COO
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  Aesthius Design & Consulting

  Apr 2018 - now

  Founder & CEO