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Michelle Honath

Michelle Honath

Retail Marketing and Operations Manager

Michelle Honath is a seasoned retail and digital marketing professional with over 13 years of experience across product development, client relations, and brand building. With a solid foundation in Apparel Merchandising and Marketing from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and specialized training in Digital Marketing from UC Davis, Michelle’s career spans both creative and strategic dimensions. Her entrepreneurial experience of owning her own brick-and-mortar and online store includes creating impactful brand identity centered on LGBTQ+ advocacy, inclusivity, and sustainability. As a product developer for both Old Navy and Target, Michelle has managed budgeting and planning for multiple product categories as well as vendor relationships and communication. Passionate about inclusivity and sustainability, Michelle seamlessly integrates her professional expertise with her values, leaving a positive impact in every role she undertakes.

In her spare time, Michelle enjoys SCUBA diving, hiking, kayaking and snowboarding. 

Areas of Expertise

  • Buying and Retail Planning
  • Marketing and Branding
  • Harbor Seal Husbandry