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I grew up in Holmdel, NJ. I always felt pulled to New York City, so after graduating from Wesley College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication and a minor in Marketing, I wasted no time moving there. I had less than $500 in my pocket and my goal was to get a job – any job – working in the film/TV industry. I was confident once I had my foot in the door, I could work my way up. My first job paid nothing. My next job paid next to nothing. But, eventually, my hard work and networking skills paid off. After working as a costume assistant on Woody Allen’s “Deconstructing Harry,” Howard Stern’s “Private Parts,” and Ron Howard’s “Ransom,” I was offered a job as wardrobe assistant on the TV show “Spin City.” This was my first permanent role and I was mentored by Patricia Field, the head designer. This experience provided access to producers, writers, and directors in the industry and built up my confidence and knowledge.

I made a name for myself as a go-to, get-it-done person, which led to more challenging positions. I now have a widespread network of friends and colleagues in the industry and have worked on blockbuster movies, award-winning TV programs, and Broadway plays.