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Kalpesh Patel

MA-Fashion Business Management
About

"An individual with 9 years of demonstrated experience in the fashion sector who is results-driven and visionary" My skill set is made up of a cluster which incorporates people management, order management, client relationships, merchandising and sourcing, and exceptional interpersonal communication. Working in a competitive setting enabled me become more efficient. I became a management professional because of my strategic and creative thinking. By exploring many facets of this trade, I am growing exponentially the elements of my profile.

Previous Brands
TJX Europe
KP Lifestyle
Color Palette Design Studio
Shyamal & Bhumika
BRAND FACTORY
GAS Jeans
Work Experience
Loss Prevention Adviser
Jun ‘24 -
TJX Europe

Loss Prevention Officer
Sep ‘23 - Jun ‘24
TJX Europe

Retail Associate
Oct ‘22 - Sep ‘23
TJX Europe

Customer service Product display Fitting rooms management Inventory and Stockroom maintenance

Fashion Business Consultant
Aug ‘19 -
KP Lifestyle

Co-Founder and Faculty of Fashion
Jan ‘19 - Sep ‘22
Color Palette Design Studio

Business planning Digital marketing Client relationship management B2B collaborations Industrial placement tie-ups Event planning and execution Curriculum development Student Mentorship Placement Programmes

Production Planning Manager
Jun ‘18 - Sep ‘22
Shyamal & Bhumika

Overseeing the production process Ensuring production is cost effective Drawing up a production schedule Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality Working out the human and material resources needed Drafting a timescale for the job Estimating costs and setting the quality standards Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed Being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmes Liaising among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers Working with managers to implement the company’s policies and goals Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed Supervising and motivating a team of workers Reviewing the performance of subordinates Identifying training needs

Fashion Consultant
Mar ‘16 - Jun ‘18
Shyamal & Bhumika

Client Styling Design assistance Fabric planning production sheet making Production planning Customer service Order management Visual merchandising store management staff training Client realtionship management

Visual Merchandising Manager
Jan ‘14 - Feb ‘16
BRAND FACTORY

Create an innovative visual merchandising strategy and define, design, and implement it. Build visually stimulating displays of 60 brands that draw customers throughout the whole store. Create floor plans, signs, interior displays, window displays, and promotional materials. Keep costs under control and stay on budget. Display seasonal themes to advertise new product launches. Vendor communication for props and all materials.

Fashion Advisor
Jun ‘13 - Dec ‘14
GAS Jeans

Outfit recommendations to customers Maintaining of store with high standards Driving sales through excellent customer service Visual display management of all products Execution of seasonal promotions

Languages
English - Fluent
Hindi - Fluent
Gujarati - Native
Education & Training
University of Westminster
‘22 - ‘23
MA-Fashion Business Management
Business Management
Annamalai University
‘10 - ‘13
B.Sc Fashion Design
Fashion/Apparel Design
Shri N.M.Gopani Polytechnic institute,Ranpur 646
‘03 - ‘06
Diploma Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
New Meghdoot High School
‘01 - ‘03
Higher Secondary
High School
London, UK