Ruchireeka Rath
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Product Development, Design, Global Sourcing, Purchasing, Operations- Footwear, Consumer products, Leather, Fashion Accessories
Responsible for product design and development/ Consumer, trend research/ Design renderings in softwares and tech packages/ Material and color direction.
Specialties: Leather, Athletic Footwear, High Fashion Ladies and Kids, Accessories, Soft Goods, Apparel, Pet products, Music gifts and Souvenirs, NFL/MLB/NBA Sports gift items and accessories
Creative, efficient, and invested Product Development professional offering the following skills:
• Knowledge in developing a comprehensive merchandise plan and production calendar
• Understanding of flat pattern making and footwear & garment construction
• Adept in creating technical packet of specifications
• Ability to sketch original concept into flat sketch
• Knowledge of colors, fabrics, trims, and raw materials
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Cad/Cam -
Education
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Masters with 4.0 GPA Design & MerchandisingWest Virginia University2014 - 2016Thesis research paper - Design and Evaluation of Functional Gear for Protection, Fit and Mobility Purpose - To design a novel, utilitarian fastening concept in fishing footwear, conceptualized to offer optimum protection, fit and mobility to anglers (fishing folks).
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Footwear Technology Design & DevelopmentFootwear Design & Development Institute2003 - 2006
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Experience
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Product Design, Development & Purchasing ManagerPittsburgh, PAOct 2017 - Present (7 years 2 months)AIM Gifts is the largest manufacturer of music gifts in the world. We also offer a full line of Military Gifts, Pittsburgh and Steelers Gifts, Bike Plates, License Plates, Parking Signs, City Souvenirs, Collectibles, and more!
ROLE - Oversees design, implementation of product development and purchasing per customer/company directive. Primary procurement interface between outside suppliers and internal operations, focusing on meeting the company's goals for quality, delivery and cost through the implementation of strategies, sourcing tools and programs. Manage Web, Purchasing, Design & Production Department employees and processes. -
Product Design & Development ManagerPittsburgh, PAMar 2017 - Oct 2017 (7 months)• Source products and decoration methods from US and overseas to meet target cost and quality standards
• Communicate with vendors to execute new development and line costing that meets goals and target margins
• Work with sales, design, and purchasing teams to develop and drive collections that meet long term visions
• Manage evolution of over 30 new SKUs per year from concept to consumer
• Lead team of fulltime and freelance graphic designers to complete custom projects and production artwork for over 180 professional and college sports teams.
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Affiliations
ITAA, MAGIC PLATFORM, FFANY
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On Coroflot@ruchireeka, member since 2008
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