Rachel Cerny

Rachel Cerny

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director, Product Operations at Crocs

  • Education

    • Fashion Institute of Technology

      2005 - 2008
      BFA Fashion Design
  • Experience

    • Catherine Malandrino

      Jan 2008 - Nov 2009
      Assistant Designer

      Designed/developed women's contemporary woven and knit silhouettes

    • Sierra Designs

      Dec 2009 - Feb 2011
      Apparel Design/Development

      Designed/developed women's and girl's technical outdoor and performance sportswear lineFreelance Dec 2009 - March 2010: Tech Design/Development

    • Mission Playground

      Jan 2010 - Mar 2011
      Freelance Designer

      Designed men's and women's cut and sew knit collection.

    • Spyder Active Sports

      Apr 2011 - Jul 2012
      Product Developer

      Product development for kids' line

    • Smartwool, a VF Company

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2022

      Revamped Product Creation calendar. Led Product Creation 3D imagery processes for workbook; identified new Digital Product Creation solutions for the brand using CLO 3D & Shima Seiki Apex sytems. Managed SMUs & brand collaborations for design team.Managed color team & process. Led seasonal design reviews. Responsible for all Apparel/Accessory design deliverables & managing across both the internal team & external contractors. Designed Men's & Women's performance & lifestyle apparel/accessories.SME for design implementation of Enovia PLM system.

      • Design Operations Manager

        Mar 2021 - Jul 2022
      • Senior Designer - Apparel & Accessories

        Aug 2016 - Mar 2021
      • Designer

        Jul 2012 - Aug 2016
    • The North Face

      Jul 2022 - Jun 2024

      Led and stabilized product creation calendar across Creative Direction and Apparel throughout the Go To Market process from pre-season concept ideation to SMS to buy readiness. Continually evolved and improved the product process during a time of continuous change collaborating with the Global Product team and partners in Marketing, Regional Merchandising, Supply Chain and Demand Planning. Managed and planned internal Milestone meetings improving clarity for cross functional and regional partners around meeting inputs and outputs to ensure successful seasonal product alignment supporting TNF's strategic goals. Show less

      • Senior Manager, Global Product Operations

        Nov 2023 - Jun 2024
      • Senior Manager, Global GTM & Strategic Operations

        Jul 2023 - Nov 2023
      • Design Operations Manager

        Jul 2022 - Jul 2023
    • Crocs

      Jun 2024 - now
      Director, Product Operations
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Design for Social Impact Certificate

      Fashion Institute of Technology
      Jan 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Medical, Rehabilitation/Socialization, and Feeding Volunteer

      Issued by Rocky Mountain House Rabbit Rescue on Dec 2016
      Rocky Mountain House Rabbit RescueAssociated with Rachel Cerny
    • Mentor

      Issued by VF Corporation on Jun 2023
      VF CorporationAssociated with Rachel Cerny
    • Co-Leader of Smartchange team

      Issued by Smartwool, a VF Company on Jan 2018
      Smartwool, a VF CompanyAssociated with Rachel Cerny
    • Advocacy Partner

      Issued by Smartwool, a VF Company on Jan 2022
      Smartwool, a VF CompanyAssociated with Rachel Cerny