Profession / role:

International Business Manager

Company / organisation:

Eswara Group LLc

Website (if you have one):

www.fabrisource.com

My primary role in relation to fashion is:

Other

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Trends in Ethical Fashions

About me / About business or organisation:

An MBA from University of South Carolina working towards making a cleaner and ethical planet by focusing on triple bottomline of people, planet and profits

Career history / Company history:

ESWARA GROUP LLC Columbia, USA
Partner &International Business Manager March 2010 – Present
To develop an online B2B marketplace for textile community all across the globe and help textile buyers to connect with socially responsible sellers. Offer value added services to integrate the entire textile supply chain
• Designed and developed an online textile platform www.fabrisource.com
• Developed an email marketing campaign for Fabrisource.com
• Identified and developed a global supplier base.
• Evaluated third party service providers for vertically integrating services offered by Fabrisource
• Negotiated and developed value propositions for strategic partners.

NYZA CONSULTING LLC Columbia, USA
Partner & Founder July 2009 – Present
To provide management consulting to small businesses and help them to develop efficient processes and reduce costs.
• Design and develop business model for Nyza Consulting LLC
• Ensure ethical operations of Nyza Consulting LLC
• Recruit and hire personnel for managing Nyza’s day to day operation
• Develop strategy, vision and future road map for Nyza Consulting LLC

SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNOLOGY AND AVIATION CENTER (SC-TAC) Greenville, USA
Project Consultant Aug 2009 – Nov 2009
To conduct due diligence for feasibility of Project Green, an initiative to develop a world class R&D automotive test track focused towards advanced vehicle research. To understand the investment criteria and find potential investors for Project Green.
• Design and develop business model for Project Green
• Develop a project plan to identify the milestones, costs and organization structure associated with Project Green.
• Benchmark various motor sports and automotive R&D facilities across the globe and apply best practices to Project Green.

METSO MINERALS USA / FINLAND
Internal Consultant, Customer Services for Construction business line (Summer Internship) March 2008 – August 2008
Create pricing model for construction business line customer services and optimize the integrated margins for parts business. Work with cross border teams to harmonize the global pricing model and implement the Local Retail price.
• Designed global pricing model by working closely with business unit, distribution centres and sales officers across the globe.
• Developed optimum pricing algorithm for generating Local retail prices with targeted integrated margins of 40% for 2008.
• Benchmarked pricing processes within the construction industry and implemented the best practices.

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS INDIA LTD. Mumbai, INDIA
Assistant Manager, OEM channel, Lighting group November 2005 – June 2007
Implement market oriented sales strategies and provide application based lighting consulting to major retail chains, architects, electrical contractors. Increase brand awareness through technical presentations, seminars and live demos.
 Achieved annual growth of 80% in 2006 by providing technical assistance to key accounts and potential clients.
 Managed a cross-functional team consisting of sales officers, logistics personnel and account executives to ensure execution of the company’s operational plan. Achieved 130 % of the regional sales target.
 Reduced collection period from 62 days to 28 days through quality sales and efficient debtor management.
 Awarded “Best Performer of the Year 2006” for exceptional and sales performance in OEM channel.
 Initiated the use of LED based lighting solutions through technical presentations and cost benefit analysis to major corporate for signage applications.


CROMPTON GREAVES LTD Mumbai, INDIA
Territory Manager, Sales and marketing for commercial motors Aug 2002 – October 2005
Develop OEM business and distribution channels and manage key accounts in the washing machine, air conditioners and fuel dispensers industry. Provide technical consulting for efficient operation of highly technical electrical motors.
 Achieved annual sales of US $7M. Exceeded target by 20% by technical training to strategic partners.
 Tracked sales performance, controlled inventory & customer credit by making optimum use of ERP packages.
 Reduced non-collectible debtors by 80% and restricted sales tax liability to 5% of total sales.
 Worked with internal & external product development team and offered customised solutions to international manufacturing giants such as Matsushita, Hitachi, Tatsuno, Gilbargo, Electrolux, L &T, Whirlpool, and Emerson.
 Achieved high unit profits by negotiating orders and offering solutions with a material to sales ratio of less than 65%.


EDUCATION

MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, University of South Carolina Columbia, SC USA
Master of Business Administration (IMBA); International Business May 2009
Capstone Consulting Project with Eaton Corporation for cost optimization of Perpetual Inventory Aug2008-Dec2008
Winner (third place) Denver University - National Case Competition Mar2009
Lean Sigma Green Belt certified by Sonoco Products Company May2009

VEERMATA JIJABAI TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (VJTI), University of Mumbai Mumbai, India
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical June 2002