Advanced Fashion Design and Merchandise Technology

"I work at O'Neill Clothing in Irvine, California. I'm the Men's Accessories Designer. I get to design tons of different stuff, everything from beach chairs to sandals. It's a lot of fun."

What advice would you give a new student coming to The Art Insitute of California — Hollywood for the first time?

"First off, don't be shy. Meet as many people as you can, cause it seriously is mostly who you know. Don't do drugs, and remember to always recycle."

"I don't remember many quotes from school, but this one has been drilled into my head ever since I started interning. 'This industry is so small, don't burn any bridges.'"