Niharika Gorla

Managed end-to-end boutique operations including product assortment, sourcing, pricing, production, and in-store presentation. Styled merchandise and coordinated product displays to enhance customer shopping experiences. Used sales performance, customer preferences, and market trends to optimize assortment, merchandise placement, and pricing. Coordinated with suppliers and production teams to maintain seasonal availability and brand standards. Maintained high visual standards through organized merchandise and consistent store color stories. Reduced sourcing and production costs by 12% through vendor negotiations and streamlined procurement, and achieved 15% year-over-year revenue growth. Coordinated order fulfillment, inventory management, and quality assurance to ensure seamless store operations and a positive customer experience.

Delivered instruction in fashion merchandising, fashion illustration, styling, trend forecasting, and product development. Mentored 250+ students in developing professional fashion portfolios including concept boards, trend research, fabric selection, technical sketches, and presentation boards. Guided students in visual merchandising principles, product presentation, color coordination, and styling techniques for commercially appealing collections. Taught garment construction and pattern-making fundamentals to strengthen understanding of fit, construction techniques, and product quality. Integrated fashion trends and consumer preferences into projects and organized industrial visits and workshops with manufacturers and industry professionals. Evaluated student projects and exhibitions, providing feedback to improve creativity, attention to detail, and professional presentation.

Collaborated with customers to understand styling preferences, lifestyle needs, and garment requirements, providing personalized fashion solutions. Offered styling advice on garment silhouettes, fabric selection, color coordination, embellishments, and fit. Translated customer ideas and trend inspirations into customized garments balancing commercial appeal and wearable functionality. Coordinated end-to-end production, ensuring design accuracy, quality standards, and timely delivery. Improved profit margins by 10% through cost-effective production planning and material utilization. Reduced production bottlenecks by 15% through coordination between customers, suppliers, and tailoring teams, and monitored progress, quality assurance, and garment finishing to meet customer expectations.