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Hallie's work combines: Art, Fashion, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Costume Design
Florida State University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Costume Attendants:
Bachelor's Degree: Costume Design
Graduate Degree: Costume Design
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I liked playing dress up and creating characters, but I was too shy to even attempt being onstage.
2.
I was working in retail and always wanted to set up the displays.
3.
A manager suggested that I get into fashion merchandising. I started the coursework but wasn't happy
4.
A friend and fellow student told me about costume classes in the school of theatre. I was intrigued.
5.
I started taking classes at F.S.U.'s School of Theatre in the costume department. It was true love.
6.
I finished college and headed to New York and worked at a very big and well known costume house.
7.
From there I headed west where I was offered a job at the costume shop for Los Angeles Opera.
8.
I have worked for the opera for 11 years and I'm still learning new things.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
You need to do something where you will make money.
How I responded:
The person who told me that was not a happy person. Life is so much more than just a financial struggle. Being able to wake up, go to work and then to be excited by the daily challenges my job brings are worth their weight in gold. If you have a passion for your work, others will notice and you will no doubt be rewarded for your efforts.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Like many people, there was no way I could afford to pay for school on my own. I applied for grants and financial aid.