I’m a fashion and technical designer with hands-on experience in garment construction, production workflows, and technical operations through my graduate trainee and internship experiences at Brandix Apparel Solutions. I enjoy bridging creative direction with manufacturing realities—turning design concepts into clear technical specs, fit analysis, and production-ready patterns. I’m also passionate about the full product lifecycle, from style development and digital design to sampling and factory execution, while staying focused on quality and efficiency. In recent roles, I’ve contributed to operational improvements and digital data tools (Excel/Power BI automation and database enhancements) to streamline technical team planning and information retrieval.…

Sonali Charuka Cyres

I’m a fashion and technical designer with hands-on experience in garment construction, production workflows, and technical operations through my graduate trainee and internship experiences at Brandix Apparel Solutions. I enjoy bridging creative direction with manufacturing realities—turning design concepts into clear technical specs, fit analysis, and production-ready patterns. I’m also passionate about the full product lifecycle, from style development and digital design to sampling and factory execution, while staying focused on quality and efficiency. In recent roles, I’ve contributed to operational improvements and digital data tools (Excel/Power BI automation and database enhancements) to streamline technical team planning and information retrieval.…

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October 31, 2026

I’m a fashion and technical designer with hands-on experience in garment construction, production workflows, and technical operations through my graduate trainee and internship experiences at Brandix Apparel Solutions. I enjoy bridging creative direction with manufacturing realities—turning design concepts into clear technical specs, fit analysis, and production-ready patterns.

I’m also passionate about the full product lifecycle, from style development and digital design to sampling and factory execution, while staying focused on quality and efficiency. In recent roles, I’ve contributed to operational improvements and digital data tools (Excel/Power BI automation and database enhancements) to streamline technical team planning and information retrieval.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Technical Graduate trainee - Collections (Yoga-focused) at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Private) Limited
July 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Gained end-to-end exposure to apparel manufacturing value streams from warehouse material handling to final production and packing processes. Identified sample handling bottlenecks and designed an Excel-based location management system to improve departmental efficiency. Developed an automated database tool using Excel macros to categorize style images and specifications, helping the technical team streamline retrieval and support production planning.
Technical Graduate Trainee (Collections – SELAH)
July 1, 2025 - Present
Conceptualized a yoga-focused activewear and resort-wear collection, driving design research, mood board creation, and detailed technical sketching. Developed garment designs balancing athletic stretch and movement requirements with aesthetic resort and tropical streetwear styling. Executed digital design workflows and produced technical specification outputs to prepare collection styles for sampling and production.
Internship Programme at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Private) Limited
April 21, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Completed a technical internship supporting garment production processes and plant operations with a focus on operational understanding of production workflows and technical execution.
Intern (Technical) at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Private) Limited
April 21, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Internship under an internal programme focused on garment production operations and in-plant workflow exposure. Supported technical functions in garment production, gaining hands-on experience in factory workflows and plant operations, including assembly-related activities and process understanding.
Graduate Trainee (Technical) at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Private) Limited
April 21, 2025 - Present
Supported garment production workflows and technical operations across the apparel value stream. Contributed to garment assembly and sewing for major international brands, including Calvin Klein, LBI, Victoria’s Secret, and SYRN. Assisted with technical documentation and preparation of collection style specifications for sampling and production, while coordinating stakeholders to ensure critical path activities aligned with plant-level machine trials and production plans. Led digital process improvement by developing an initial Excel framework and collaborating with the technical team to convert it into an automated Power BI dashboard for better data visibility and planning efficiency. Identified sample-handling bottlenecks and designed Excel-based location management systems and automated database tools using Excel macros for streamlined retrieval of style images and specifications to support production planning.
Graduate Trainee - Technical Internship at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Private) Limited
April 21, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Completed an internship focused on factory operations and production workflow exposure, including practical understanding of sampling and in-plant operations. Worked with internal process requirements and supported operational tasks that connect technical preparation to production execution.
Internship Programme - Technical at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Private) Limited
April 21, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Completed an internship focused on apparel manufacturing workflows and technical operations. Gained practical exposure to how styles move through sampling, warehousing/material flow, and final production and packing processes. Worked on improving efficiency in sample handling and contributed to an Excel-based location management system designed to increase departmental efficiency. Participated in digital innovation initiatives to organize and streamline style-related information for technical and production planning.
Graduate Trainee - Technical Intern (Operations / In-Operations) at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Private) Limited
April 21, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Internship supporting in-operations and technical operations in apparel manufacturing. Contributed to process improvement by identifying bottlenecks in sample handling and independently designing Excel-based location management to increase departmental efficiency. Developed automated reporting and style/specification database tools using Excel Macros and Power BI to streamline retrieval of product specifications and improve visibility when uploading production plans.
Graduate Trainee - Technical (Internship) at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Private) Limited
April 21, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Internship under the limited program supporting technical operations in garment production and factory workflows. Contributed to operational process improvement efforts including data management and planning support using Excel-based tools.
Technical Graduate Trainee - Technical at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Private) Limited
April 21, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Supported technical functions in garment production and gained hands-on experience in factory workflows and plant operations. Managed critical path for plant-level machine trialouts, coordinating stakeholders to ensure strict adherence to the production plan. Hands-on experience in garment assembly and sewing for major international brands including Calvin Klein, LBI, Victoria’s Secret, and SYR ensuring high-quality construction standards. Led modernization of style database management by developing an initial Excel framework and collaborating with the technical team to convert it into an automated Power BI dashboard, improving data visibility and departmental planning efficiency.
Graduate Trainee - Technical at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Private) Limited - Internship Programme
April 21, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Supported garment production workflows and plant operations through hands-on experience in sample handling, garment assembly, and sewing for major international brands. Contributed to production efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in sample handling and designing Excel-based location management systems. Built automated reporting and style/image/specification database tools using Excel macros and Power BI to improve planning efficiency and visibility when uploading production plans. Managed critical path for plant-level machine trial/outs by coordinating stakeholders and ensuring process compliance with the production plan.
Graduate Trainee - Technical at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Private) Limited
April 1, 2025 - Present
Supported technical design and operations for garment production, including technical specification work, fit analysis, and pattern-related preparation for sampling and production. Coordinated plant-level critical path machine and trial activities by aligning stakeholders so processes followed the production plan. Gained hands-on experience in garment assembly and sewing quality standards while supporting production workflows and technical operations for major international lingerie and apparel brands.
Technical Graduate Trainee - Collections (Selah) at Selah Collections
April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Conceptualized a yoga-focused activewear and resort-wear/cover-up style collection by driving design research, mood board creation, and detailed technical sketching. Produced garment design directions balancing stretch and movement requirements with aesthetic and style needs for resort and tropical streetwear looks. Prepared collection technical specifications and digital design outputs for collection styles to enable sampling and production workflows.
Fashion Design Intern at [Startup-VAya]
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Technical design support including technical specification sheets, garment fit analysis, and pattern making. Produced fashion illustrations and technical flat drawings using Adobe Illustrator. Delivered tech pack-ready outputs including activewear and yoga wear collection design materials finalized with tech packs.
Technical Assistant Manager at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Private) Limited
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provided technical support across garment production and factory operations. Worked with technical design specifications, garment fit analysis, pattern-related documentation, and quality assurance standards. Supported internal operations by coordinating production workflows, garment assembly processes, and technical operations aligned with production plans. Also contributed to critical path management for plant-level machine trials/outs by coordinating stakeholders to ensure strict adherence to the production schedule.
Graduate Trainee - Technical at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Private) Limited
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supported technical operations across garment development and production workflows. Hands-on work included garment construction basics, internal technical coordination, fit and garment readiness for sampling/production, and participation in plant operations and end-to-end processing activities. Helped manage critical-path machine trials at plant level by coordinating stakeholders to ensure adherence to the production plan. Contributed to garment assembly and sewing practices aligned with major international brand standards (e.g., CK, LBI, Victoria’s Secret, SYRN). Also supported digital process improvements by building Excel-based frameworks and collaborating to convert them into automated Power BI dashboards for improved data visibility and planning efficiency. Developed Excel-based tools for organizing style images/specifications to streamline retrieval and production planning for technical teams.

Education

Bachelor’s in Fashion Designing and Pattern Making at MODAR T International, Colombo
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business at The Cyprus Institute of Marketing
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Assured Diploma in Information Technology (DITECH) at ESOFT Metro Campus
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Assured Diploma in English (DIE) at ESOFT Metro Campus
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
A1 Level French (Certification of Achievement) at Alliance Francaise
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor’s in Fashion Designing and Pattern Making at MODART International, Colombo
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business at The Cyprus Institute of Marketing
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Assured Diploma in Information Technology at ESOFT Metro Campus
January 1, 2021 - August 10, 2026
Bachelor’s in Fashion Designing and Pattern Making at Mod’art International, Colombo
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business at The Cyprus Institute of Marketing
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Assured Diploma in Information Technology (DITEC) at ESOFT Metro Campus
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Assured Diploma in English (DIE) at ESOFT Metro Campus
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor’s in Fashion Designing and Pattern Making at Mod’Art International, Colombo
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business at The Cyprus Institute of Marketing
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Assured Diploma in Information Technology (DITECH) at Esoft Metro Campus
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Assured Diploma in English (DIE) at Esoft Metro Campus
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor’s in Fashion Designing and Pattern Making at Mod’Art International, Colombo
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business at The Cyprus Institute of Marketing
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Assured Diploma in Information Technology (DITECH) at ESoft Metro Campus
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Assured Diploma in English (DIE) at ESoft Metro Campus
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
A1 Level French at Alliance Française
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor’s in Fashion Designing and Pattern Making at MOD’ART International, Colombo
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business at The Cyprus Institute of Marketing
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Assured Diploma in Information Technology (DITEC) at ESOFT Metro Campus
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Assured Diploma in English (DIE) at ESOFT Metro Campus
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Completed A1 Level French at Alliance Francaise
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor’s in Fashion Designing and Pattern Making at Mod’Art International, Colombo
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business at The Cyprus Institute of Marketing
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Diploma in Information Technology at ESOFT Metro Campus
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in English at ESOFT Metro Campus
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

A1 Level French - Alliance Francaise (Certification of Achievement)
January 1, 2023 - August 10, 2026
French second and third term evaluations - Mod’Art International Achiever’s award
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026
General proficiency second place - Convent of Our Lady of Victories
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Prefect Leadership Award - Convent of Our Lady of Victories
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Completed A1 Level French
January 1, 2023 - August 10, 2026
Alliance Française Certification of Achievement (French)
January 1, 2023 - August 10, 2026
Mod’art International Achiever’s Award (French evaluations)
January 1, 2023 - August 10, 2026
Alliance Francaise - Completed A1 Level French (Certificate of Achievement)
January 1, 2023 - August 10, 2026
Mod’art International - Achiever’s award (French term evaluations) / Achievements
January 1, 2018 - August 10, 2026
Convent of Our Lady of Victories - General Proficiency (Second Place) and Prefect Leadership Award
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Completed A1 Level French - Alliance Francaise Certification of Achievement
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Mod’Art International Achiever’s Award (French second and third term evaluations)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
General Proficiency Second Place - Convent of Our Lady of Victories
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Prefect Leadership Award - Convent of Our Lady of Victories
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
A1 Level French
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Alliance Française - Certificate of Achievement
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
A1 Level French (Alliance Francaise) - Certificate of Achievement
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Completed A1 Level French (Alliance Francaise) - Certificate of Achievement
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2026
A1 Level French (Alliance Francaise) - Certificate of Achievement
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level