Resume / Achievements

🎓 Education

🏫 University of Washington, Seattle, USA
        📚 Master of Design (MDes) -(2015 – 2017)

🏫 Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT), USA
        📚 Certificate in Foreign Exchange (CFX)

🏫 National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bangalore, India
        📚 Bachelor of Design (B.Des) -(2010 – 2014)

🏫 Christ College, Bangalore, India
        📚 Higher Secondary Education (10+2 Science) -(2008 – 2010)

🏫 St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, India
        📚 School Education

🧾 Professional Experience
🖋️ Founder & Creative Director, Anika's Creation ,Bangalore (2025–Present)
      ◾ Launched a fashion label blending Indian tradition with modern minimalism
    ◾ Designed over 100+ custom pieces with a focus on eco-conscious textiles
    ◾ Built a strong brand presence through digital storytelling & client engagement

🥇 Head of Design – Kitty Ferreira, London, UK (2018–2020)
      ◾ Led creative direction and design development
    ◾ Focused on ethical fashion and sustainable sourcing
    ◾ Collaborated with marketing and retail teams to create cohesive collections

📊 Independent Trader & US Market Analyst (2018–Present)
      ◾ Certificate in Foreign Exchange (CFX) — Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) :-            Applied analytical and  financial skills to complement business operations and manage international investment insights
    ◾ Active trader in Currencies & commodities markets with a data-driven approach
    ◾ Focus on price action, market structure, and technical analysis
    ◾ Provide insights, trend forecasts, and learning resources to beginner investors
    ◾ Conducted in-depth analysis of market trends, economic indicators, and technical indicators.

🛠️ Key Skills
◾ Fashion Innovation & Sustainable Design
◾ Financial Market Analysis
◾ UX/UI Design
◾ Branding & Creative Strategy
◾ Digital Presentation
◾ Visual Storytelling
◾ Design Research & Collaboration
◾ Client Relations & Presentation
◾ Knowledge of global currency markets and forex operations
◾ Ability to manage cross-border transactions and FX risks

 
🏆 Achievements & Activities
◾ Launched Anika’s Creation
◾ Contributor to Seattle Design Week
◾ Led projects on Design Thinking & Branding
◾ Organized & participated in design hackathons
◾ Built sustainable fashion prototypes
◾ Achieved 30%+ ROI in US equity trades consistently for over 12 + months
◾ Developed effective risk management techniques to minimize losses.
◾ Achieved consistent profits through well-planned trading strategies
◾ Applied forex insights to support international business deals
◾ Enhanced financial planning for global expansion through CFX.


🌐 Languages
🤝English | Malayalam | Kannada | Hindi | Tamil | Telugu | Tulu