Experience

Integrify ©

• Finland
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Full Stack Developer trainee

  • Apr 2023 - Present

• | JavaScript | TypeScript | React | Redux | Node JS | HTML | CSS | MUI

  • Apr 2023 - Present



HomeLane

• India
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate General Manager

  • Oct 2022 - May 2023

  Key Achievements:● Launch of a new category of new finishes for modular furniture through research and development.●Increase the sales of the category of modular wardrobes by means of training and price reworking, hence bringing down the manufacturing costs to give a better offering to customers.● Create AOPs (Annual operating plans) for the category with sales and margin forecasting at a category/ subcategory levelCategory Management:● Develop overall category strategy including growth plan, product portfolio mix, pricing & promotions● Study the latest trends in home interiors/ décor and ensure the new product launches are in line with the same● Lead product costing and cost optimization initiatives for the category to achieve gross margin targets● Develop a mechanism to periodically capture customer and designer feedback● Monitor gaps in the category and work with supply chain, sourcing and design teams in addressing those gaps.● Worked closely with marketing to ensure sufficient visibility and promotions for the category to achieve the growth targets● Closely monitoring the industry/ competitor’s trends and developments (new launches, tech/ product features, price, etc.)● Lead pricing for category by gathering appropriate market intelligence, customer feedback and in line with category gross margin targets.● Regularly monitor and present the performance of the category on predefined matrices. Take initiatives/ corrective actions to bridge the gap with annual category targets.● Collaborate with product development, marketing, product/ tech and operations to drive cross-functional initiatives and new product launches.● Identify new vendors and develop them for various new and existing offerings by ways of product prototypes, price negotiations etc Show less

• Senior manager: category

  • Oct 2021 - Nov 2022

  Key Achievements:● Developed overall category strategy including growth plan, product portfolio mix, pricing & promotions.● Revamped the entire offering in the Bedroom furniture category by studying the latest trends in home interiors/ décor and ensuring the new product launches are in line with the same.● Develop a mechanism to periodically capture customer and designer feedbackCategory Management:● Create AOPs (Annual operating plans) for the category with sales and margin forecasting at a category/ subcategory level● Study the Lead product costing and cost optimization initiatives for the category to achieve gross margin targets● Monitor gaps in the category and work with supply chain, sourcing and design teams in addressing those gaps.● Worked closely with marketing to ensure sufficient visibility and promotions for the category to achieve the growth targets● Closely monitoring the industry/ competitor’s trends and developments (new launches, tech/ product features, price, etc.)● Lead pricing for category by gathering appropriate market intelligence, customer feedback and in line with category gross margin targets.● Regularly monitor and present the performance of the category on predefined matrices. Take initiatives/ corrective actions to bridge the gap with annual category targets.● Collaborate with product development, marketing, product/ tech and operations to drive cross-functional initiatives and new product launches.● Identify new vendors and develop them for various new and existing offerings by way of product prototypes, price negotiations etc. Show less



Design and Service Solutions

• Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Entrepreneur

  • May 2016 - Oct 2020

  Key Achievements: ● Established a proprietary firm with successful 4.5 years of operations. ● Partnered with Modern Living Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (a subsidiary of Spacewood) with the completion of more than 100 projects in and around Pune. ● Vendor development, thus expanding the service and product palette. Operations and retail sales management: ● Handling the team ensuring the complete cycle of any project right from lead tracking to successful execution on site. ● Maintaining and developing client relationships ensuring better brand building. ● Mentoring students and training in modular furniture Show less



Spacewood Furnishers Pvt. Ltd.

• India
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Category Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2016

  ● Manage the retail experience center and ensure customer experience● To support sales in order closure● Maintain 100% adherence to retail SOP● Timely execution of stock and sample audits in showroom● Attend to customer queries and complaints and handle escalation● Maintaining the sales and revenue targets● Coordination and collaborating with the central team for new developments, offerings, pricing etc.● Hiring, Training and mentoring the entire talent pool of designers, supervisors, and installation team for the Show less

• Product Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Feb 2014

  ● Working in Design and development of new products● Designing of product presentations and product catalogue● Content writing for product catalogue● Product training across all verticals and providing of sales support related to products● Working on sales collaterals highlighting the USPs, RTBs etc.

• Customer Support Specialist

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

  - Customer support in terms of site executions etc. for Clients located in Ahmedabad- Site visits to monitor the site progress- Communicate to the client about the site progress, and execution, deliverables etc.

• Furniture Designer

  • Feb 2010 - Jun 2010

  ● Designing modular furniture across categories including beds, wardrobes etc.● Making detailed drawings for prototyping● Documenting the design in terms of specifications, dimensions etc.● Market research of competitors to develop the design catalog



Sharda Industries

• Wardha, Maharashtra, India

• Chief Designer

  • Dec 2007 - 2010



White Design

• Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

• Assistant Interior Designer

  • Apr 2007 - Nov 2007



INIFD

• India
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Faculty:Interior Design

  • Apr 2007 - Jun 2007



dwp interics pvt ltd

• India
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Designer

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2006