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Name: RAJESH TALWAR

Executive Summary Dynamic, competitive, result-oriented management professional offering more than 15 years experience in senior-level leadership for start-up, early-stage growth and national operations. A seasoned professional with practical experience in and solid understanding of a diverse range of business management applications including market analysis, sales and marketing, team building, and quality assurance. Broad based experience in retail, wholesale and manufacturing environments. Solid organizational, communication and time management skills. Talent for forging strong relationships with key decision makers, other managers and channel partners. Professional Strengths: Market Analysis Strategic Planning Retail Site Development Sales and Marketing Process Analysis Profitability Improvement Career Development OOD LIFE LIVING STYLE PVT. LTD. Vice President-Marketing THE KARMA CLOTHING COMPANY Unit Head Present Team Building Problem Resolution Negotiations

2000 - 2010

Originated the company, transforming an idea into a successful apparel company, manufacturing quality garments for the Menswear segment of the Industry. Devised the marketing plan for launching karma. Researched the market and identified the need for a menswear label providing club wear thereby achieving the early mover advantage.

Starting with zero customers, built the customer base to above 100 select dealers on a pan India basis, by strategically choosing the right store, location and credibility and by developing a strong rapport with potential customers, finding their particular needs and matching their needs with specific products. Set-up the supply chain and distribution channels on a pan India basis. Controlled and coordinated the functioning of the design, production and sales teams Took customer ideas surveys and feedback and designed products that would meet the specifications for successful rollout with the factory. Researched market competition and their prices to stay ahead of the key players in the market place. Successful in hiring, motivating and retaining quality personnel by creating a positive work environment, resulting in increased employee retention and excellent customer satisfaction. Provided supervision and organization for particular promotional occasions.(CMAI Fairs &Exhibitions) Successful in positioning karma as a market leader in innovation and trendsetting. Provided necessary action for maximizing sales. Procured export orders for the Middle Eastern markets to increase volume. Achieved profitability every month since the inception of the company until it was sold in 2010.

ZEDDS ATTIRE PVT LTD 1997-2000 Assistant Manager Hands-on business manager with experience in a full range of operations including strategic and tactical business planning, finance, human resource, customer service, purchasing and inventory management. Set up production daily for a 100-employee production and warehouse facility implementing procedures and controls to ensure compliance with the Shop and Establishments Act, Factory Act and Minimum Wages Act. Coordinated purchase and receipt of raw materials and packaging materials for monthly production valued at over Rs 10 million. Biggest challenge was to meet orders when raw materials were defective/bad. Through changing and redesigning production equipment and processes increased production 20% per year. SKY TRAVELS 1994-1997 Account Manager (Automobiles Division) Handled the Hindustan Lever Limited Account. Gained valuable service industry and customer service management exposure

T R TALWAR &CO (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS) 1992-1994 Accounts &Legal Assistant (Trainee) Gained valuable accounting and legal knowledge, experience and attitude.

Educational Qualification Professional: One year full-time Post Graduate programs in Planning and Entrepreneurship 2010-11, leading to an E-MBA degree from International Management Institute, Belgium with specialization in Marketing. Academic: INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MBA-MARKETING Results-awaited PLANNING & MANAGEMENT-MUMBAI H.R COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & ECONOMICS-MUMBAI H.R.COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & ECONOMICS-MUMBAI THE SCHOLAR HIGH SCHOOL-MUMBAI COMMERCE-ACCOUNTS MAJOR 60%

H.S.C

60%

I.C.S.E

72%

Extra Curricular Achievements Running and Light Weight Training. Swimming. Additional Information Five Day Intensive Programmed on: Corporate Governance Strategic Marketing Management Leadership and Organizational Change Marketing Strategy Business Environment in Asia Prof Dennis Chookasian (Booth School Chicago) Prof Omar Merlo (Judge Business School-Cambridge) Dr Paul Ingram (Columbia Business School-Columbia) Prof Ganesh Iyer (Haas School of Business-California) Prof Rachel Davis (Malaysia University) Hobbies and Interests Public Speaking Personal Details Date of Birth: 28-01-1971. Gender: Male.