I am a fashion professional and Master's student with international experience. I bring hands-on expertise in creative design, pattern development, and garment construction, and I have pursued a Master’s in Fashion Management with Marketing to strengthen knowledge of retail, buying, and consumer engagement. Leading and training teams of up to 30, I’ve driven productivity and profitability through innovative design management and motivated collaboration. I’m passionate about emerging trends in Indian and Western fashion and sustainable practices, and I enjoy guiding a concept through to finished product while learning across design, merchandising, negotiation, and quality control.

Dvisha Shah

I am a fashion professional and Master's student with international experience. I bring hands-on expertise in creative design, pattern development, and garment construction, and I have pursued a Master’s in Fashion Management with Marketing to strengthen knowledge of retail, buying, and consumer engagement. Leading and training teams of up to 30, I’ve driven productivity and profitability through innovative design management and motivated collaboration. I’m passionate about emerging trends in Indian and Western fashion and sustainable practices, and I enjoy guiding a concept through to finished product while learning across design, merchandising, negotiation, and quality control.

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I am a fashion professional and Master’s student with international experience. I bring hands-on expertise in creative design, pattern development, and garment construction, and I have pursued a Master’s in Fashion Management with Marketing to strengthen knowledge of retail, buying, and consumer engagement.

Leading and training teams of up to 30, I’ve driven productivity and profitability through innovative design management and motivated collaboration. I’m passionate about emerging trends in Indian and Western fashion and sustainable practices, and I enjoy guiding a concept through to finished product while learning across design, merchandising, negotiation, and quality control.

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Language

English
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Advanced
Gujarati
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Business Manager at DV DESIGNER, INDIA
August 1, 2021 - Present
Lead daily operations for an independent fashion label, including team engagement, performance monitoring, product quality improvements, and commercial growth. Achievements include securing 25 supplier agreements; 30% reduction in material costs through effective negotiation; improving team efficiency by 55% via tailoring techniques training for a team of 30; enhanced merchandising strategy, increasing shop floor turnover by 20% within one year; increasing order fulfilment by 10% through stricter quality control; and achieving 10% sales growth over six months by market analysis and adapting design offerings to demand.
Designer Manager at Meridian Clothing Company, India
July 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Oversaw a design and production team; maximised profitability, process improvements, and customer satisfaction. Delivered 35 collections to market on schedule; improved internal communication, reducing production errors by 20%; grew client repeat purchase rate by 30% by providing tailored service on the shop floor; onboarding in cutting and tailoring techniques.
Back of House Kitchen Assistant at NANDO’S, United Kingdom
June 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborated with a high-performing and customer-focused team driving restaurant growth by delivering exceptional service and maximizing front-of-house efficiency; maintained a safe environment by monitoring safety, health and food hygiene standards; contributed to increased sales through operational excellence and improved customer experience.
Teacher at Children’s Academy, Mumbai, India
July 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021
Delivered group and individual instruction in Maths, English, and Hindi to second-year high school students; improved academic outcomes and adapted teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs.

Education

Master’s Degree in Fashion Management with Marketing at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
February 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Advance Diploma in Fashion Design at Inter National Institute of Fashion Design, Mumbai, India
June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
Fashion and Styling Certificate at London School of Trends, London
December 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce at Mithibai College of Arts, Mumbai, India
August 1, 2017 - February 28, 2021

Qualifications

Fashion and Styling Certificate
December 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Retail, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment