A results oriented multilingual leader with over fifteen years of experience in strategic design management and innovation, specializing in process improvement, collaborative problem solving, and enhancing operational efficiency; also an educator, mentor and volunteer for various institutions.

Director, Product Development @ From April 2012 to Present (3 years 9 months) Adjunct Professor @ Teaching a graduate level Business course in the M.P.S. Program. From March 2014 to Present (1 year 10 months) Greater New York City AreaDesign Management Consultant/ Project Manager @ •Analyzed business processes, identified key improvement opportunities and recommended strategies to increase operational efficiencies •Negotiated several contracts and structured consultant work plans to provide maximum ROI •Directed the development of a Design and product data management system •Identified and deployed appropriate technologies to enhance business process efficiency From November 2009 to April 2012 (2 years 6 months) Consultant @ Consultation to implement design strategies to improve the stakeholder-experience and enhance the company’s communication and branding initiatives. From September 2008 to September 2009 (1 year 1 month) Sr. Technical Designer/ Product Developer @ •Managed employees and directed the resolution of all technical issues to ensure product design met brand objectives. •Served on Global Business Task Force to streamline product development processes for all brands via use of IT solutions. •Collaborated with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve and minimize production issues. •Researched markets to maintain leadership in design innovation. From June 2004 to September 2009 (5 years 4 months) Technical Design Consultant @ From January 2004 to June 2004 (6 months) Technical Designer @ •Managed the set up of the technical design department Calvin Klein Sportswear division. •Supervised employees to ensure a smooth workflow process and trained colleagues in product development software. •Created databases and product templates to simplify the product development process. •Developed PowerPoint product presentation for use by the sales team. From January 2001 to December 2003 (3 years) PDM Administrator and Technical Designer @ •Oversaw the pre-production process. •Liaised with Wal-Mart’s Consumer Testing Lab to obtain quality approval for products. From May 2000 to January 2001 (9 months) PDM Administrator/ Assitant Technical Designer @ •Administered and maintained the Product Data Management system security and provided technical support •Innovated processes for product spec creation and streamlined communication. •Maintained model and supplies budget From May 1999 to May 2000 (1 year 1 month)

MPS, Design Management - '09 @ Pratt Institute From 2007 to 2009 Electrical Engineering @ Boston UniversityB.Sc, Apparel Production Management @ Fashion Institute of TechnologySchool of Continuing and Professional Studies @ New York UniversityBerkeley Microfinance Simulcast at Stern, NYU @ University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business Richa Agarwal is skilled in: Product Development, Strategy, Technical Design, Design Management, Research, Production Managment, Fashion, Social Enterprise, Apparel, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Management, Fashion Design, Leadership, Merchandising, Business Process