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S.Ashok Kumar, Door No.46-3-19, 20th Ward, Saladhi Vari Thota, Palakol 534260 (A.P.) Mobile No- 91-9640631068 Email: ashok_225922@yahoo.com

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Professional Summary: Having 9+ years of experience on Merchandising with hands on experience in Marketing, Liasioning, Production, Quality, Material Sourcing and Documentation. Having Good exposure on Merchandising, and extensively involved in the development projects.

Objective:
Im looking for career in corporate organization where I can utilize my skills, knowledge & Education in the best manner to gain the professional experience that would enhance my professional and personal growth.

Education:
M.B.A (Marketing Management), from Andhra University with Second Class. B.Com, from Andhra University with 70% Intermediate from Sri A.S.N.M.Govt., College, Palakol. SSC from B.R.M.V.M.H.School, Palakol.

Technical Skills:
Diploma in Computer Applications Ms.Word, Ms.Excel and Ms.Power Point Internet Browsing Skills. Type Writing English Higher (45 W.P.M.)

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Professional Experience: EXPERIENCE:
OCT, 2002 JAN, 2009 Worked as a

Merchandiser in P.Venkanna & Palakol

Co.Pvt.Ltd.,

JOB PROFILE: Since from the Identify the customer, Product Promotion, Sample Development, Costing Preparation, Purchase Order Follow up, Raw Material Sourcing, Dispatch Management and Vessel Bookings and payment follow up.
Work Process: Identify the Customers through Buying Agents, Trade Fairs and References. Introduction to New Customers with Company Profile and Products. Organize Product samples as per customer needs. Quotation Preparation. Purchase Orders follow-up as per lead timings. Raw - Materials and production follow-up with suppliers and factory managers. Logistics booking as per Vessels. Document Preparation for customs. Payment follow-ups.

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE:
Crochet Bed Covers, Bed Skirts, Sheet Sets and curtains. Comforters, Duvet Covers, Shams, Pillows and Decorative Pillows and Bolsters. Bath Robes, Women Night Wears. Well versed with different kind of fabrics of knitted, woven, crochet in cotton, silk, Well versed with kitchen towels and napkins with crochet designs. Crochet Garments, Ladies Tops, Bottoms and Fashion Accessories.

acrylic, polyesters, Indian dupioni, linen, cotton linen and etc.,

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Projected Customers Handled:

Domestications A Catalogue company of Hanover Direct Inc., USA (Project Value per annum Rs.8 Crores). Ikea Trading (India) Pvt.Ltd. which is trading Centre to Ikea, Sweden. (Project Value per annum Rs.12 Crores). DKNY, USA (Project Value per annum Rs.4 Crores).

JC Penny through Whole-sellers of Columbine Cody Corporation. USA Linen Stores, USA

Kohls, USA (Project Value per annum Rs.3 Crores).

Brylane Home , USA United Notions (Moda Home) USA UPIM, La-renascent, Italy Impex GMBH, Germany Base Textiles, Lacuca, Spain

FEB, 2009 MAR, 2010 Worked as a Sr.Merchandiser in M/s.Kabadi Shankarsa &

Co.

Banglore.
JOB PROFILE:

Worked to Sr.Merchandiser for Ikea Group for Regular and Seasonal Articles. Follow up the IKEA ECIS System for Orders and dispatches. Preparations of E-Invoices. Manage the Electronic Commerce Ikea System for Supply Chain Management.
New Product Developments. Costing Preparations and Coordinated with factory manager for implementing Ikea way of Purchase.

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE:
Silk Cushion Covers

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Crochet Cushion Covers Crochet doilies Chenille Throws.

MAR, 2010 PRESENT Working as a Lace

Consultant to M/s.Unique Palakol

Enterprises
JOB PROFILE:
Identify the Customers through Online, Exporters, Buying Agents. Regular Contacts with Crochet Retailers in Metropolitan and Tourist Places. Design Developments as per the trends. Sourcing Corporate Supply Chains (Retail Outlets) to introduce Crochet Products. Introduction New Method of Selling Techniques to Retailers. Technical Problem Solving on Crochet Products Washing and Ironing.

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE:
Crochet Ladies Tops, Swim Wears, Yokes. Kitchen Linen in Crochet Area Table Linen in Crochet Area. Bed Linen in Crochet Area.

Projected Customers Handled:

Aruna Exports, Chennai, Floor Tex, Chennai Medident India Pvt.Ltd., Asia Pacific Carporation. Sam Inc., Mumbai. Kabadi Shankarsa & Co., Banglore. ANS, Mumbai. Amaltas Inc., Mumbai.

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Rushabh Exports. Mumbai.

Foreign Trips:

Attended in Canton Fair, Guangzhou, China 2 Times and Shangai Textile Fair/China 1 time for placing the orders and Inspections Attended for IKEA PRODUCT QUALITY WORK SHOP / MALAYASIA AS AN IKEA

MERCHANDISER.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Fathers Name Date of Birth Marital Status Languages Known: : : : S.Venkata Rao 15th January 1977 Married English, Hindi and Telugu

Pass Port Details:

F2299887 Issued at Visakhpatnam (A.P.) Date of Issue : 31st March,05 Date of Expiry : 31st March,15

Inherent Traits: Leadership, Organizational, Problem solving and Analytical skills. Ability to communicate effectively. Quick learner, systematic, strong commitment to team work, patient listener with zeal to Adopt knowledge.

Place: Palakol Date: 04.08.2011 Yours Truly

S.Ashok Kumar 5

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