Michelene Maldonado-Smith

Michelene Maldonado-Smith has over 16 years of experience in the apparel and product development industry. In 2020, they began working at CONSUELA as the Manager of Sourcing and Raw Material Development, Development Manager, and Production Manager. From 2010 to 2020, they worked at Victoria's Secret Pink as the Design Development Manager - Knits/Dresses/Sleep/Gifting Apparel & Packaging/Licensed Products and Sr Print & Pattern Product Development Coordinator - Knits/Accessories/Dorm/Swim/Sleep. From 2008 to 2010, they worked at American Eagle Outfitters as the Product Development / Production Coordinator - Women's Fleece / Men's Cut & Sew and Graphic Tees. From 2007 to 2008, they worked at United Retail Group as the Assistant Product Manager. From 2004 to 2007, they worked at Fishman and Tobin as the Design Intern - Izod Boys.

Michelene Maldonado-Smith attended Purchase College, SUNY from 2002 to 2003, studying New Media. Michelene then attended the Fashion Institute of Technology from 2004 to 2007, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Fashion Merchandising.