Rhea Thakkar

Experience

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  B:Kind

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Merchandising Intern

  • Created tech-packs and size sheets for different orders• Oversaw sampling • Included in negotiations and meetings with buyers• Researched trends and selected colors for the next season

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  Pepe Jeans India Ltd

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Product Development Intern

  • Entered and managed data for pending or received samples, delivery date for samples and purchase orders • Coordination between vendors and factories for samples • Reviewed prototypes based on tech-packs

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  The British School of Milan - Sir James Henderson School

  Feb 2019 - May 2019

  Marketing Intern

  •Created social media benchmark by conducting competitive analysis• Collaborated on editorial calendar for social media posts• Created content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter through Hootsuite• Worked with MailChimp software to create newsletters to send to parents and staff• Helped manage and edit website, create forms for administrative purposes using Finalsite• Assisted with organization of events and fundraisers

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  Fanatics, Inc.

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Product Development Intern

  • Checking color, materials of stitch outs with tech packs• Created visual line plans on InDesign, Illustrator for seasons’ assortments• Worked with Technical Design to measure prototypes with specs, attend sample fittings• Attended cross functional meetings with merchandising, buying, design, sourcing teams• Developed trackers and complied binders with calendar dates for upcoming seasons

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  NimkarTek Technical Services

  Sept 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Project Manager (Sustainability and Chemical Management)

    Oct 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Sustainability Research Intern

    Sept 2020 - Oct 2020
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  University of Edinburgh Business School

  Sept 2023 - Aug 2024

  Student