RACHEL SHIPMAN
Orange
Summary
Experienced and results-driven apparel professional with over 25 years of success in managing domestic and international production, product development, and merchandising. Expertise in men’s, women’s, and children’s casual and sportswear apparel. Adept at cost negotiation, garment construction, supply chain logistics, and vendor management. Recognized for strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION MANAGER/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
SPORT OF KINGS
05.2021 - Current
- Manage domestic production.
- Determine the best placement based on cost negotiations and factory strengths.
- Communicate closely with vendors to ensure the process runs smoothly, and remains on schedule.
- Identify and resolve any obstacles to be improved going forward.
PRODUCTION MANAGER/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
CINC SOURCING
08.2013 - Current
- Manage import production for multiple accounts simultaneously in the U.S. and Canada.
- Play an integral part in designing, developing, and producing private label lines for marketing and distribution.
PRODUCTION MANAGER/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
SIX SIGMA APPAREL
01.2002 - 01.2013
- Managed multiple accounts for the U.S., Australia, and Europe.
Education
Degree - Fashion Merchandising
Brooks College
Long Beach, CASkills
- End-to-end garment development and production
- Factory costing and vendor negotiations
- Fabric wash and construction knowledge
- Tech Pak analysis and specifications
- Domestic and international sourcing
- WIP reporting
- QC oversight
- Logistics
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- MS Office
- Outlook
- Shopify
- PDM/PLM
Timeline
PRODUCTION MANAGER/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
SPORT OF KINGS
05.2021 - Current
PRODUCTION MANAGER/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
CINC SOURCING
08.2013 - Current
PRODUCTION MANAGER/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
SIX SIGMA APPAREL
01.2002 - 01.2013
Degree - Fashion Merchandising
Brooks College
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