Raquel Reed

Raquel Reed is an experienced professional currently serving as a Demand Planner at Zespri International since January 2019. In addition to this role, Raquel has been a Pilates Instructor at Strive Well-Being, Inc. since June 2016. Previous positions include Sales & Ops Planning Analyst at HUF, Demand & Inventory Planning Manager at Jolyn Clothing Company, and Integrated Planner at Element Brand. Raquel began a career in retail and merchandising with roles such as Assistant Buyer at SWELL and PLM Project Coordinator at Billabong, and has extensive experience in visual merchandising and brand representation from earlier roles at Forever 21 and Marni. Raquel holds a Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from California State University, Northridge, and an Associate's degree in Fashion Merchandising from Ventura College, supplemented by ongoing education at UCLA Extension.