Carmela Dibenedetto

Carmela DiBenedetto has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Carmela currently serves as the Director of Production/Product Development - Betsey Johnson at Steve Madden since April 2019. Prior to that, they worked as a Freelance Consultant at OVADIA & SONS from December 2018 to March 2019. Carmela also held the position of Senior Director Product Development - Footwear at Michael Kors from November 2011 to November 2018. Before joining Michael Kors, Carmela worked at Jimlar as a Product Manager for The Frye Company from June 2006 to November 2011, and as a Product Manager for Coach Women/Mens Footwear from April 2004 to June 2006. Carmela'searlier experience includes roles at Kenneth Cole Productions, where they held positions such as Buying Manager - Women's Accessories (Retail/Outlet) from October 2001 to April 2004, Associate Buyer - Catalog/Internet from January 2001 to October 2001, Associate Buyer - Women's Footwear (Retail Division) from September 1999 to January 2001, and Sales/Design Assistant - Women's Footwear (Wholesale Division) from May 1998 to September 1999. Carmen's professional journey began as an Assistant to Branch Manager at TACT from January 1997 to April 1998.

Carmela DiBenedetto completed their Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Psychology from Long Island University. Carmela attended the university from 1993 to 1996.