Vidhya Nair
Bengaluru
Summary
Apparel manufacturing and sourcing leader specializing in garment development, commercial negotiation, and production planning. Translate brand concepts into feasible products through cross-functional development and vendor alignment. Manage factories and supplier relationships to resolve development and production issues affecting quality and delivery.
Overview
5
5
Languages
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Founding Partner
A V APPARELS INC.
09.2015 - Current
- Founded and built an apparel manufacturing and sourcing business providing end-to-end product development and production solutions.
- Managed complete apparel lifecycle from concept development and sourcing through sampling, costing, production, quality control, and export execution, ensuring seamless transition between stages.
- Work directly with clients, buyers and brands to translate creative concepts into commercially viable, production-ready garments.
- Manage factory and vendor relationships, ensuring production quality, timelines and commercial requirements are met.
- Develop production strategies that balance design intent, quality, cost and manufacturing feasibility.
- Built long-term relationships with clients by serving as strategic manufacturing partner, enhancing collaboration and ensuring alignment with client objectives.
- Troubleshot production and product-development challenges, driving solutions across suppliers, factories, and internal stakeholders to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
Director of Business Development
TALENT CIRCLE CREATIVE VENTURES PVT LTD
12.2024 - Current
- Led business development initiatives that identified opportunities, developed relationships, and converted prospects into partnerships.
- Built and managed client relationships to identify opportunities for new business and revenue growth.
- Integrated commercial strategy, relationship management, and entrepreneurial problem-solving to create new opportunities.
Senior Merchandiser
SPICE ISLANDS APPARELS PVT LTD
05.2014 - 11.2018
- Managed apparel merchandising activities across product development and production.
- Managed sampling, fabrics, trims, costing, production follow-up and quality requirements to support successful product launches.
- Coordinated buyers, suppliers, production teams and stakeholders to streamline product movement from development to delivery.
- Cultivated practical expertise in apparel manufacturing, merchandising and buyer management to enhance overall team effectiveness.
Night Auditor
CAMPUS LIVING CENTRES
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Oversaw night operations and financial reconciliation, ensuring smooth administrative processes in large residential operations.
- Executed auditing and reconciliation tasks with precision, maintaining high standards of accuracy and accountability.
- Audited nightly folios for campus residence guests and student housing accounts.
- Balanced cash drawers and verified receipts for Campus Living Centres’ front desk.
- Processed late check-ins, room keys, and after-hours guest requests.
Resident Advisor
CAMPUS LIVING CENTRES
09.2008 - 04.2011
- Supported residents in meeting daily needs and facilitated community operations in a multicultural residential environment.
- Supported student residents in Campus Living Centres' residence communities
- Enforced residence policies and community standards during daily floor rounds
- Responded to resident concerns and escalated urgent issues to supervisors
- Cultivated interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills through interactions with diverse residents.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
Centennial College School of Business
Toronto, ONHSC - Science
Guru Nanak Khalsa College
MatungaSkills
- Apparel merchandising
- Garment development
- Buyer relationship management
- Accessory sourcing
- Commercial negotiation
- Production planning
- Quality management
- Vendor management
- Product Lifecycle Management
- International order management
- Market Expansion
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Malayalam
Limited
Marathi
Limited
Kannada
Limited
Timeline
Director of Business Development
TALENT CIRCLE CREATIVE VENTURES PVT LTD
12.2024 - Current
Founding Partner
A V APPARELS INC.
09.2015 - Current
Senior Merchandiser
SPICE ISLANDS APPARELS PVT LTD
05.2014 - 11.2018
Night Auditor
CAMPUS LIVING CENTRES
01.2009 - 04.2011
Resident Advisor
CAMPUS LIVING CENTRES
09.2008 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
Centennial College School of Business
HSC - Science
Guru Nanak Khalsa College