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Shilpa Rathi

Entrepreneur, Textile Traditionalist
Honolulu,HI
Shilpa Rathi

Summary

Dynamic leader and innovator with a rich background as a Textile Traditionalist at island HOLI, Shilpa Rathi LLC, Set/ Interior Designer, and a Travel Enthusiast ~From wanderlust to reality: crafting unforgettable journeys!

Driven business leader with history of launching and managing successful ventures. Known for strategic planning, financial acumen, and innovative thinking. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable and reliable, excelling in diverse and dynamic environments. Excelled in business planning and cultural development, transforming fast fashion into slow fashion by promoting Sustainable Choices while Preserving Ancient Arts of Textiles.

Making World a Better Place.... One textile art at a time!

Work History

island HOLI
Honolulu, HI

Textile Traditionalist, Entrepreneur
08.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
  • Implement business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Manage purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Implement process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by delivering high-quality products and services consistently over time.

TESLA
Honolulu, HI

Sr. Service Advisor
09.2024 - 03.2025

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
  • Resolved complex issues, demonstrating expertise in problem-solving and customer relations.
  • Established rapport with new clients by conducting thorough vehicle intake assessments and providing transparent pricing estimates.
  • Acted as a liaison between customers, technicians, parts suppliers, insurance providers, effectively managing multiple stakeholders.

Roche Bobois
Costa Mesa, CA

Interior Designer & Top Sales Consultant
09.2007 - 10.2008

Job overview

  • Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire design process, ensuring timely communication with clients at all stages.

The Art Institute Of Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA

Part-time Faculty, Set Designer
01.2008 - 12.2008

Job overview

  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education

Education

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

Master of Arts from Interior Design & Motion Pictures Television
09.2002 - 07.2006

University Overview

  • cum laude graduate

Nirmala Niketan Polytechnic
Mumbai, India

Diploma in Interior Design from Interior Design
06.1997 - 05.1999

University Overview

  • Awarded Top in the Class

H.N. College of Commerce
India

Bachelors of Commerce

University Overview

  • magna cum laude graduate

Skills

Cultural development

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Timeline

Sr. Service Advisor

TESLA
09.2024 - 03.2025

Textile Traditionalist, Entrepreneur

island HOLI
08.2010 - Current

Part-time Faculty, Set Designer

The Art Institute Of Hollywood
01.2008 - 12.2008

Interior Designer & Top Sales Consultant

Roche Bobois
09.2007 - 10.2008

Academy of Art University

Master of Arts from Interior Design & Motion Pictures Television
09.2002 - 07.2006

Nirmala Niketan Polytechnic

Diploma in Interior Design from Interior Design
06.1997 - 05.1999

H.N. College of Commerce

Bachelors of Commerce
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