My love for FASHION came when I was a little girl while I intensely examined each page of Vogue . I paid special attention to the variations of Beauty , Style & Art . I knew at that time that I was beautiful , stylish and artistic .
I studied Fine Arts from grade school through high school . I graduated from Booker T . Washington , the highly acclaimed Performing Arts High School where I specialized in Theatre . During high school I performed in local fashion shows throughout Dallas , TX . My mentors at the time were Ester Davis & Deborah Jones of “ Jones 2000 & Beyond ”. As the Dallas Arts District started to thrive in 1996 , an awesome mural of “ FINE ART ” was created on the back side of the Plaza if Americas . I am one of the beautiful images on this enormous piece of art .
I moved to Atlanta GA to attend Clark Atlanta University . While there I worked full time for Nordstrom in the B . P . department . I learned the “ Art ” of selling and building lasting relationships . After a short time I excelled and became the “ Denim Striker ”, where I was responsible for merchandising the Denim area . My creativity shined because of my “ Passion for Fashion ” and my diverse Arts background .
When I returned to Dallas , I learned how to make jewelry . This hobby was a “ Blessing in Disguise ” being that I now have an amazing creative outlet . I design and make by hand customized , precious stone jewelry named “ Z by Ze-Enna ”. These pieces can be seen in local fashion shows across town and are always for sale . My prices range from low to moderate and are made with unique authentic stones . All pieces are one of a kind , so no two people will ever have the same “ Z ” stone .
I couldn ’ t survive off of my jewelry profits or modeling gigs , so I worked full time for Belo . I did programming for FOX / MY Network stations in Tucson , AZ & New Orleans , LA . I also was an Inventory / Traffic Specialist at Belo and worked with an ABC affiliate in Kentucky , I learned so much about Media , Broadcast , and Sales . I absolutely loved it . However , since my career is so far from my passion , I pride myself in balancing the “ Fashion-World ” ( including my jewelry ) with my life in Corporate America . After building or changing upcoming program formats for my station or advising the sales teams , I attended model calls / auditions all over Dallas . I worked hard to be in the best fashions shows in town , and was very successful . I “ Ripped the Runway ” & I booked shoots with the more sought after Photographers in town . I finally got attention from The Clutts Agency & signed a modeling contract with them . It was a great opportunity until I was offered a position with NBCU in NYC ! There I worked in pricing and planning and learned more about Cable . I worked with E !, Style & G4 networks .
Now that I ’ m in NY , I plan to break into acting again , since those are my roots . I am determined to get national print ads , TV commercials and film roles sooner than later . But first I must brush up on these here acting skills . Everyday is a school day , so I stay open to learning new things . Finding representation is a major goal for me . I have the talent & work ethic I just need the opportunity !! ; o )
I am told all the time that I am down to earth with great personality . I love to help others , and I have a very open mind , and a free spirit . If I had to describe myself in three words they would be EXOTIC , GREAT , & POSITIVE .
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