My professional interests have led me down several career paths; each with their own unique rewards and challenges. My career in the retail industry began at a very young age working for my family’s retail business. It was there that I caught the retail “bug” and the joy of working with people in my community. After graduating from California State University, Sacramento, I entered the financial industry and joined an investment firm as a registered sales associate. This position proved fortuitous in acquiring the necessary financial skills I would need when my entrepreneurial spirit took hold and I realized my dream of opening a clothing boutique, and later a retail store owner with multiple locations. I am fortunate that my personal passion for fashion and “all things beautiful” have enabled me to hold positions as a personal stylist, interior designer and event planner.