Manish Kumar

Sunrise Handicrafts |1yr 5mos

to Mar '13| 6 mos Lifestyle Products/ Furniture for Offices, Hotels and Residence. * Working closely with a Team of professionals for implementation of the design of the manufacturing of Sliding Wardrobes and Modular Kitchens. * Meeting the Client for bringing clarity to the design concept and explaining the Design to Manufacturing Dept., for successful implementation of the concept. * Frequent visit to the work sites for better planning and execution of the designs. * Meeting Architects and interior Designers and getting their concept generated at our manufacturing unit.

| 3 mos * Working to and fro on the design concepts and frequently visiting the client for the finalization of designs. * Setting up a Team of Graphic Designer/ Printer/ Fabricator and Carpenters and managing them to implement the stall design successfully at the exhibition Ground.

| 3 yrs * Generating business, managing the manufacturing, attending exhibitions and event for busines promotion. * Creating a brand, brand identity and creating a range of products. Vendor/supplier management. * Collection - Designed a range of biking accessories such as handle grips, saddlebags, toolbox, handlebar box for a Biking Accessories Store. * Collection- Designed a range of bar and lifestyle accessories for Hotels and restaurants.

1yr 4mos * Partnered & management portfolio of international clients from USA & Canada namely ISACO & Lamour. Few of the top brands includes Equipo, Perry Ellis, Papi, Undertech, etc. * Handled end to end import of fabrics from China. And ensured timely exports to the end customer. * Strategically coordinating with vendors and manufacturers for timely merchandise delivery. * Making T&A and following closely the buyer calendar to meet the PCD of all orders. Fulfilled annual order value upto Rs. 5 Cr. * Working closely with buyer's team for development, sample submits approval and production. * Souring and negotiating production costs and prices for the trims/packaging on behalf of the purchasing and marketing departments * Analysing client's requirement and brainstorming potential changes for enhancing the proposed product category.

|1yr * Designing and developing a complete range of Handicraft products for the Indian Handicraft Gift Fair and frequent product presentation to Buyers and Buying Agencies for Business Development * Designing the Product display stall for Indian Handicrafts and Gift Fair * Managing the sample development team and expanding their horizon in developing products based on the trends followed in international Home Décor market. * Conducting the professional photo shoot of the products for catalogue purpose * Redesigning the existing range of products as per the global standards * Building a close knitted team of suppliers, manufacturers for a good workflow and in time delivery of products. * Establishing the brand identity of the company * Building a effective and productive work flow for the production/ manufacturing unit.

Greenfields | 3 yrs * Partnered & management portfolio of international clients from USA, Europe and Japan namely Zodax, Julia Knight, Becara, Lenox and Eishin Trading. Few of the top brands Target, Walmart, Pier 1 and Hallmark. * Redesigning the existing range of products as per the global standards * Designing tech pack of exclusive product range and co-ordinating the sample development process along with buyer's approval. * Accompanying International Buyers to the Indian Handicraft Gift Fair for business development purpose. * Extensive involvement in the vendor management * Interaction with different Exporters based in Moradabad, Ferozabad, Saharanpur, Jaipur and Jodhpur for development of the Collection surface techniques and material explorations.