Carrie
Bio Hometown: Los Angeles/San Diego, CA Occupation: Creative Director Carrie, 31, owns "Drive Creative, Inc." a San Diego communications company specializing in public relations, creative marketing, event planning and media project management. The former beauty pageant contestant - and first runner-up for the Miss California USA title in 2000 - worked for over six years as a stockbroker and provided financial commentary on talk radio. She has also pursued her talent for glass blowing, participating as a student, teacher and artist-in-residence in various national craft programs. Carrie dreams of combining her dual passion for art and commerce by branding her own contemporary glass line and producing documentaries about the craft. Born and raised in San Diego, Carrie attended both Dartmouth and UC San Diego where she earned a B.A. in communication with honors. She currently resides in Southern California with her fiancée. Faves Music: Christmas music, Amy Grant (I've been teased for years, but I love her music), Michael Buble, Diana Krall, Jason Mraz, Tristan Prettyman Books: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump, Oh, The Places You'll Go! By Dr. Seuss TV: Antiques Roadshow, The Apprentice, Oprah, Dr. Phil, Grey's Anatomy Movies: Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Wall Street, Gentleman Prefer Blondes, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Rivers and Tides: Andy Goldsworthy Working with Time
Bio Hometown: Los Angeles/San Diego, CA Occupation: Creative Director Carrie, 31, owns "Drive Creative, Inc." a San Diego communications company specializing in public relations, creative marketing, event planning and media project management. The former beauty pageant contestant - and first runner-up for the Miss California USA title in 2000 - worked for over six years as a stockbroker and provided financial commentary on talk radio. She has also pursued her talent for glass blowing, participating as a student, teacher and artist-in-residence in various national craft programs. Carrie dreams of combining her dual passion for art and commerce by branding her own contemporary glass line and producing documentaries about the craft. Born and raised in San Diego, Carrie attended both Dartmouth and UC San Diego where she earned a B.A. in communication with honors. She currently resides in Southern California with her fiancée. Faves Music: Christmas music, Amy Grant (I've been teased for years, but I love her music), Michael Buble, Diana Krall, Jason Mraz, Tristan Prettyman Books: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump, Oh, The Places You'll Go! By Dr. Seuss TV: Antiques Roadshow, The Apprentice, Oprah, Dr. Phil, Grey's Anatomy Movies: Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Wall Street, Gentleman Prefer Blondes, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Rivers and Tides: Andy Goldsworthy Working with Time