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Portfolio

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Hello, I am Machiraju Chandana!

My Hobbies

  • Blogging 📝  

  • Dance 💃

  • Writing ✍️

  • Cooking 🍳

  • Photography 📸

  • Cycling 🚴‍♀️

  • Reading 📚

  • Travel 🏖️

  • Meditating 🧘‍♀️

  • Fitness 🏋️‍♀️

Professional Skills

  • Blogging 📝  

  • Design

  • 📚 Research Projects

  • 📊 Digital Marketing

  • Photography 📸

  • 🌱 Volunteering and Community Engagement

  • 💡 Case Studies

  • 👥 Leadership

  • 🎨 Illustration

  • 🗣️ Professional Speaking

Certifications

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Projects

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Experience

BESTSELLER | Design Intern
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site
Jan 2023 - May 2023 (5 months)

  • 🧢 Part of the design team for Jack and Jones SS24 men's wear collection, showcasing 600 designs for Reliance Trends.

  • 🎨 Designed 30 garments and 70+ graphics using Adobe Suite tools.

  • 🤝 Managed vendor relationships and project tasks to achieve design objectives.

  • Skills: Problem Solving, Fashion Illustration, Adobe Suite, Project Management

BESTSELLER | Design Intern
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site
Jun 2022 - Jul 2022 (2 months)

  • 👕 Designed a 10-garment collection for Produkt Junior using Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, and Adobe Photoshop.

  • 🌟 Contributed designs to the inaugural collection showcased to buyers from Reliance Trends, Ajio, and Central for Spring Summer 2023.

  • 🚀 Supported a team of 5 in producing over 280 garments for a Road Show, managing market research, vendor collaboration, and brand marketing support.

  • Skills: Problem Solving, Communication, Adobe Suite, Market Research

Create Out | Graphic Design Intern
Remote
Jun 2021 - Jul 2021 (2 months)

  • 🌐 Collaborated with a 12-member team in graphic design and social media management.

  • 📱 Designed and streamed 10+ website banners and crafted 40+ engaging social media posts on Instagram, enhancing brand visibility.

  • 📈 Pioneered engaging social media content, contributing to a notable 10% increase in visibility on Instagram using Procreate, Adobe Suite, Inshot Pro, and Picsart.

  • Skills: Social Media, Time Management, Graphic Design, Adobe Suite

Education

2019-2023

B.Des- Fashion Design

NIFT- Bengaluru

Grade: 8.4

  • 📚 Design Fundamentals & Trend Forecasting: Built a strong foundation in design principles and the keeping my eyes open to track the trends around.

  • 🌍 Fashion History: Explored world and Indian fashion history for a rich cultural perspective.

  • 🧵 Textile Analysis & Garment Construction: Gained hands-on skills in analyzing textiles and creating garments.

  • 🎨 Fashion Illustration: Developed creativity and precision in illustrating fashion concepts.

  • ♻️ Sustainability: Implanted a strong interest in the idea of sustainability and social design that became a part of my thinking right now.

  • 💡 Problem Solving & Empathy: Learned to solve design problems with empathy, always thinking of the end user.

  • 👥 Group Projects: Enhanced teamwork and communication skills through collaborative projects.

  • 📸 Photography & Styling: Discovered a passion for fashion photography and styling.

  • 🗣 Presentation Skills: Sharpened the ability to present ideas effectively.

  • This experience has honed my creativity, empathy, and design thinking, equipping me with the skills to solve problems innovatively and work collaboratively in any field.

2018-19

Chaitanya Deemed to be university

B.Sc - C.Sc

🔧 Technical Skills: Gained a good foundation and inclination in Microsoft Excel and HTML, which helped me later in my other degrees or experiences later on in life.

🗣 Public Speaking: Participated in numerous public speaking events and practice sessions, enhancing my communication skills.

📄 Resume Training: Received valuable training in resume-making, preparing me for professional opportunities.

👥 Friendships & Fun: Made lifelong friends and enjoyed various games and activities.

Despite discontinuing the BSc Computer Science course, it provided me essential technical skills and a strong base in soft skills, helping me grow both personally and professionally.

2016-18

11th and 12th- M.P.C

Govt Girls Junior College

Grade: 94.9%

📚 Academic Excellence: Achieved a strong foundation in Math, Physics, and Chemistry, topping the college with a 94.9% grade.

🗣 Public Speaking & Confidence: Built confidence through public speaking and various events, marking my first experience in this area.

🏸 Extracurricular Activities: Engaged in badminton and social awareness programs, enriching my college life.

👥 Supportive Environment: Benefited from a supportive government college environment that fostered growth and learning.

🏆 Leadership & Competitions: Developed leadership skills and participated in competitions like elocution, essay writing, and dance, winning several of them.

🌟 Exploration & Interaction: Explored various talents and interests while interacting with a diverse group of people, broadening my social horizons for the first time.

This experience was pivotal in shaping my confidence, leadership, and ability to engage with a wide range of individuals, preparing me for future endeavors.

2012-16

TS SSC

SPR High School

9.5 

📚 Academic Excellence: Built a strong foundation in various subjects, particularly in English and Math.

🗣 Public Speaking & Confidence: Developed confidence through public speaking and participating in numerous events.

🏸 Extracurricular Activities: Engaged in sports like badminton, hula hoop, and dodgeball, along with creative activities like dance competitions.

👥 Supportive Environment: Benefited from a nurturing school environment that encouraged personal and academic growth.

💡 Business Experience: Conducted a one-day business during a school fest, selling Kakinada Kaja and Atreyapuram Putharekulu, and learning practical business skills.

🌟 Creativity & Competitions: Explored various talents and won awards in dance, singing, elocution, art and craft, rangoli making, and Bathukamma making.

This experience was crucial in developing my interpersonal skills, creativity, and a strong academic foundation, preparing me for future challenges.

Volunteering

Community Volunteer, Sadhana Forest (Jan 2023 - Feb 2023)

Contributed to a reforestation project on 70 acres of eroded land.

Planted 600 saplings, mulched, and watered them to conserve water.

Organized a vegan food festival attracting over 1000 visitors.

Promoted the festival and Sadhana Forest through Instagram posts and reels, reaching 20k+ viewers.

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Student Volunteer, Social Media Awareness Meetup for Indian Craftsmen, NIFT Bengaluru (Nov 2022)

Engaged with 30 craftsmen from across India.

Collaborated to create presentations and Instagram pages for the craftsmen.

Educated artisans on using Instagram and reels to reach potential customers.

Discussed import-export and online shopping platforms with the craftsmen.

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Volunteer, Cultural Club, NIFT Bengaluru (Jan 2021 - Jan 2022)

Helped organize "Culturals 2022" with over 2000 students attending.

Created promotional materials using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva.

Managed 10+ cultural competitions and organized an inter-college fashion show.

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Potluck Host, Satvik Movement (Jul 2023)

Hosted a potluck event as part of the Unlimited Health Challenge.

Discussed health and the Satvik way of life with 20 attendees.

Joined a global Zoom call with 1000+ participants.

Gained leadership and event planning experience.

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