# Rachel de la Torre

> Director of Operations

Location: South San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/racheldelatorre

With over 15 years of work experience, currently serving as Director of Operations at Paladin Industries, focusing on streamlining processes and enhancing team collaboration. Previously managed retail operations at Arc'teryx Equipment and lululemon, honing skills in leadership, product management, and customer engagement. Brings a strong background in industrial and mechanical product design, complemented by a commitment to fostering efficient, innovative, and inclusive work environments. Dedicated to aligning operational strategies with organizational goals to drive growth and success.

## Work Experience
### Director of Operations @ Paladin
Jan 2025 – Present | San Jose, CA

### Store Manager @ Arc'teryx Equipment
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | San Jose, California, United States

### Assistant Store Manager | Product Lead @ lululemon
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Palo Alto, CA

### Key Leader | Visual Merchandising Lead @ lululemon
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Palo Alto, CA

### Educator @ lululemon
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Palo Alto, CA

### Industrial Designer @ Red Clay
Jan 2014 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Lead Instructor @ Galileo Learning
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Palo Alto, California
Lead Instructor of Inventor's Workshop, summer only.

### 3D Designer @ 3D Systems Corporation
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco, CA

### 3D Design Intern @ 3D Systems Corporation
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco, CA
Fulfilled 3D printing demands for photo shoots and CES 2015. Maintained and repaired CubePro, Cube3, and Cube 2 3D printers and filament cartridges.

### Industrial Design Intern @ Yield Design Co
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco, CA
Designed concepts of photo displays and jewelry storage.

### Industrial Design Intern @ Terrajoule Corp
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Redwood City, CA
Helped develop the company brand, system UI, and website layout. Designed system layout for field use, with improved usability and maintenance accessibility.

### Assoc Mechanical Engineer @ BAE Systems
Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 | Santa Clara, CA
Selection, layout, and installation of the nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare filtration system in the Assault Amphibious Vehicle.

### Mechanical Engineer I @ Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 | San Jose, CA
Designed the power filter for the Predator's encryption chassis.

### College Intern @ BAE Systems
Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 | Santa Clara, CA
Updated mechanical drawings and Pro/e CAD models. Provided additional support to other mechanical engineers in developing documentation for various projects.

### Plastics Engineering Co-Op @ NUMMI
Jan 2005 – Jan 2005 | Fremont, CA
Improved paint adhesion to Toyota Corolla bumpers in paint booth processes, creating annual savings of about $10k.


## Education
### BFA in Industrial Design
California College of the Arts

### BS in Mechanical Engineering
San José State University

### Mechanical Engineering
New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rachdlt
- Website: http://rachDLT.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-08