About
I received my B.S. in Apparel Design and Merchandising Management with a minor in Business & Entrepreneurship from the competitive programs at Oregon State University. Later, I continued my professional education by earning certificates in Creative Arts and Graphic Design from Colorado Mountain College. Additionally, I attended the prestigious PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, where I worked with designers from some of the leading footwear design companies in the world.
While concurrently working in the fashion industry, I have earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Management & Executive Leadership with an emphasis in Business Sustainability from Penn State University, and I am in the process of completing my M.A. in Sustainable Design from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design.
I have a well-rounded background within the Fashion industry. I discovered my passion for design when I was young and began sewing, and soon learned to appreciate creating work with fine details. I began my career working in apparel & footwear retail in sales, store management, and visual merchandising. I have also worked in costume design for costume designer Marti Calson. From there, I also worked as a graphics & print designer and product developer for retailer Fred Meyer, then went into fit, sizing & flat pattern design for the technical outerwear company, Sport Obermeyer. Most recently, I worked as the Director of Technical Design for the sustainability-minded children’s knitwear company Misha & Puff, then to Manager of Global Sizing Standards for Bluestem's portfolio of brands (Draper & Damon's, Blair, and Appleseeds). Currently, working as the Director Product Management, Quality & Sustainability for Charles River Apparel in Boston, Massachusetts.
I have also developed my own fashion line that has been presented in several runway shows across the country. Some of these collections have been invited to show internationally and have one awards for their originality. I have also taken on several other professional projects that complement my industry work, such as creating jewelry and other art collections to raise money for charitable causes, which I continue to do so today.
Tel: 303-548-0924 | michelle-lee-dunn@outlook.com
