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" Dear Julie,
How are you? I certainly hope you're doing well; we just love you so much. I just wanted you and your staff to know how wonderful it has been representing your very talented students and graduates. Last November your annual search was amazing! We discovered even more great people from your academy and are really excited about promoting them to our clients.
As you know, the fashion industry changes all the time, but your academy seems to prepare the students on all facets of the industry, allowing agents to utilize their modeling and acting skills immediately !!
Here is an example of the awesome commercial print models we recently discovered. We now represent Fred Grant and his son Brian, who immediately landed a national print campaign earlier this year. Jeanne Wilkes and Peggy Myers, both obtained print bookings in Silicon Valley just shortly after the search! Brian Lee and Luke Novella had great portfolio pictures from your company and so they were immediately signed with our print division.
As for our fashion division, one of my favorite's, I always discover top models when visiting you in Santa Rosa. From Sarah Nardi traveling to Tokyo to Jenna Morrison signing with Elite, and Brandi Nicole landing her first major role in a romantic comedy.
It is a pleasure for our agency to attend the search and view your incredible talent pool. We look forward to seeing you the next time and sharing our mutual success stories with your professional staff and students. You have an amazing eye for new talent and we wish you all the best!"
- Traci Halvorson, President of Halvorson Model Management
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"Thanks to Julie Nation and her staff, my daughter got the training
that provided here personal development. We had a good turn out from the
Search too."
- Pinmany Phongsa, parent of Pinkeo Phongsa
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"Julie Nation's training provided Whitney with confidence and
readiness
that she can use to pursue her career. She is now signed with a top agent and doing ads. for things such as Macys!"
- Glenda A. parent of
Whitney Sierra A.
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"Julie Nation is a gift to my Anna!'
- Judith Sanderson, parent of
Anna
Maria Sanderson
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"In 1976 when I was 21 years old I decided to enroll at Julie Nations. I was very shy and had a low self esteem, so I took the Personal Development class. It was the best thing I did for myself!
It brought me out of my shell and gave me a lot of confidence in myself.I also took Modeling, TV & Radio Commercials classes and a Acting class. With the confidence I gained from Julie Nation, I did 3 pageants,
many fashion shows, and a radio commercial, but the best things I gained from Julie Nation was my confidence. In 2005, my daughter had seen my portfolio and wanted to go to Julie Nation's. I enrolled her with Julie Nation so that she
would have the confidence that I still have today. Thank you Julie Nations for enriching my life and my daughters."
- Christina Lundgren, parent of Lisa Lundgren (a JN Graduate)
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"The self-esteem and confidence gained in the children's programs at Julie Nation's is simply HUGE! We want to thank Julie Nation and staff for the wonderful experience we has here. What she taught us was incredible. Olivia has enjoyed modeling and acting and she has truely showed all her wonderful colors. We can't thank Julie and staff enough for giving us the opportunity and being kind enough to put on the wonderful Search!"
Much Love- Cathy F, parent of Olivia
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"We commute over an hour... SO worth it!"
- Courtney G.
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"Through the training at Julie Nation's my daughter is now on her way to signing with a top San Francisco agent!"
- Suzie S, parent of Chelsea S.
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"I highly recommend Julie Nation's for professional training!"
- Ashley P.
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"My daughter never wants to leave Julie Nation's!"
- Ortencia A, parent of Gabriela
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"We cannot say enough for the fabulous training and people at Julie Nation's."
- Kirk and Jana L.
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"I love Julie Nations Academy because the staff is great. They're helpful with answering any questions you have. The teachers are so nice and so helpful. They tell you what you need to improve, but they do it in a fashion that you know they're not trying to be mean but help you. They really want you to do the best that you can in this business. The Search was one of the best experiences of my life. You get a chance to meet with the different agents and they score you. The scoring is really helpful because it praises what you did well and they recognize that, and sometimes they make side comments about how you did and that's always exciting."
- Sarah Hanners
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"Thanks to Julie Nation's program we have noticed our son sean's confidence level improve to the point that he has fun talking in front of people and walking the runway and posing. Thanks Julie Nation!"
- Daystar and Armando, parent of Sean A.
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"Julie Nation has helped me a lot when I moved here and it has given me a great deal of experience and opportunites. I went on the Hollywood Trip and it was amazing! I recommend it to everyone."
- Linda R.
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"We LOVE acting at Julie Nation's!"
- Robin and Sam W.
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"Julie Nation Academy has been a dream for me to be a part of. Being in Julie's acting classes made the path I had wanted to take easier. It gave me the necessary tools to persue my dream. I loved my experience at Julie Nation's so much I enrolled my daughter in the modeling and personal development programs as well. WE LOVE JULE NATION!"
- Carol Muelrath-Beaman (JN Grad. 1992, parent of Mariah)
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"I am a Julie Nation Graduate... and the money I invested was paid back many times over within the last year! I found an agent through the Search... and recently completed a four page spread in a premiere Bay Area magazine. I'll soon be in Europe! Life is great and both training and the Search was SO worth it!"
- Josh Smith, Julie Nation Graduate
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"Thanks to my training at Julie Nation's I had the poise and confidence to compete in and win my first pageant! I went on to Nationals and tied for 1st place in the optional modeling contest! I am also now signed with a great SF agent that I got through Julie Nation!"
- Ali L.
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"Hello Julie... I brought my daughter in over three years ago and you looked into her big blue eyes and said you knew she could work in the film/modeling industry. Since taking your classes, and getting signed on immediatly by a prestigious agent in San Francisco... my daughter has booked numerous jobs with Mervyn's, has been on the cover of a magazine, in magazines, on posters for national stores, and catalogs. She loves to go to shoots, has learned the concept of saving money at the young age of three and works really well with adults. I would recommend Julie Nations to anyone interested in getting their into modeling/acting."
- Chelsea and Cabrilla Wiecek
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"Hello Julie! We just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated being a part of your Search. We have recommended it to friends who are interested in getting their children agents. Since the Search, Avonlea has been signed with Stars, and things are going great. She has been features in Pottery Barn Kids, the Eddie Bauer catalog, The Rya McKinney Project movie, a radio ad for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and just yesterday we were in the city for a photo shoot with Gap Inc. Avonlea will appear on their new online shoe website that launches soon!"
- Holly and Avonlea Martin
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"I highly recommend the Julie Nation Search. It was the KEY to
Spencer's success - first in getting an agent, and now in all the
work he's doing. His college trust fund is growing.Thank you, Julie Nation - and your wonderful staff!
- Carol and Ken, parents of Spencer
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"LaQuittas came to Julie Nation's Search and a top LA agent found
her. She is now doing a video with REM, has done a national Barney
commercial, and ads with Jane Seymour."
- Quittas Luna, mother of LaQuittas
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"I was discovered at The Search and landed agent Marla Dell in San Francisco where I continue to model for Mervyn's and Macy's... and I have been in over 300 ads! My modeling career has supported my college education and I have made one of my other dreams come true.. I opened my own dance studio. Thanks to The Search my entire life has changed!"
- Bernadette Alverio
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"Dear Julie, Bravo!
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to you and the Julie Nation Academy for presenting Santa Rosa Plaza with a beautiful Back to School Fashion Show. The show was well attended and a huge success for our merchants!
The end result was a very talented group of children, teens, and young adults entertaining our shoppers with beautiful smiles, looks and fashion. And let's not forget to mention… the opening musical performance! It was spectacular!
We look forward to working with you again in the near future."
- Julie Kelley, Marketing Director of Santa Rosa Plaza
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"I just wanted to thank you once more for helping us out with this
video production. You made it so easy to find great local talent.
It was hard to choose, but Christy Fitzpatrick turned out to be
perfect for the role of our 'enlightened shopper'. She was professional in
every way and yet easy-going enough to adapt to our changes on the
set without missing a beat. Her performance was just perfect for what
we needed to portray in this PSA for the City of Santa Rosa. I hope we
get a chance to work with her again.
Thanks again for being an awesome resource for talent in the North
Bay Area".
- Warmly, Alejandro R. Torres, Special Projects Coordinator
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"I came to Julie Nation after an unsatisfactory experience at another place in the Bay Area. I have modeled all of my life, on and off, and as an "older" woman, I decided it was time to give this career a last shot.
Julie was so supportive of me; I reminded her that I came to her company back in the early to mid '80's, when she was just starting the modeling component of her multi-faceted business. To make this brief, I worked with Julie to "spruce up my skills", and then participated in both her November 2002, and April 2003, Searches.
I'm pleased to say that, recently, I was signed by City Models in San Francisco. I know there are no guarantees in this life, but thanks to Julie, I have a genuine opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream.
Thank you, Julie!"
- Audrey
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"Thanks to the Personal Development classes at Julie Nation's, I have gained the self-confidence and poise needed to follow my dreams into modeling and acting with the opportunity of moving to LA and working closely with an agent there. The classes in modeling and personal development have helped me in dealing with the public while working and in every day life. At modeling shows, the girls I know from Julie's are very supportive of each other and we look out for each other.
Thank you, Julie!"
- Cassie Esminger
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"The staff of Julie Nation is very nice and friendly. I
get my questions answered right away and having Julie Nation,
herself, answer my questions adds a special touch. I enjoy
being part of the program."
- Chivanna Haxton (Angeel)
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"Julie Nation's has helped me build confidence in myself
and has opened me to new opportunities. It has truly been
a great learning experience! Search was a very exciting
way to present yourself to Agents and a great way to meet
new people and learn about their experiences. The staff
at Julie Nations are always upbeat, positive and very supportive!
Thanks for everything!"
- Tara Jones
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"I cannot tell everyone how great Nation's International
Search & Convention is. We live in Atlanta, Georgia
and I traveled with my daughter to this spectacular event
where we were treated like gold. Some people make you feel
like a product and some, like Julie Nation's, make you feel
like a human being. I never want to let go of these people
at Julie Nation's. They are so kind. We now have a local
agent, and national personal career management through Julie
Nation's, whereby we'll grow with additional opportunities"
- Quittas Luna, mother of LaQuittas
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"Julie Nation Academy is the best school for undiscovered talent. Julie has the personal touch and knows everyone by name!"
- Antonia P.
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"I happened to see Julie Nation online for acting schools listed on the internet. I had a career in the Navy, but I'd been retired for 13 years. I still didn't feel comfortable in civilian life, I had no sense of style,
and felt that I didn't have a lot to offer. I thought acting might help me come out of my shell so I joined Julie Nation's! It had been one of the turning points in my life! Personal Development, YES!
Style and Grace, YES! Make-up and hair YES! All of the things I missed out on because I was in the Navy, YES! My comfort and self esteem is much better. I feel confident!
Thank You Julie and Staff for the creation of me!"
- Marsha Holden
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"My son has gained so much experience with Julie Nation from modeling, to acting and voice over. The teachers are great and knowledgable in their field. I would highly recommend Julie Nation to others."
- Dorothy H., Mother of Zachary H.
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"Ean has loved his time at Julie Nation! The classes at Julie Nation have given him a great foundation- and helped him get signed with Stars Talent Agency
in San Francisco- Thank You Julie!"
- Don F, parent of Ean F.
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"Both the Julie Nation Staff and all of our family have noticed a tremendous increase in poise and self confidence since Andrea
began her training which has been the perfect compliment to her gymnastics and ballet training. Top photographers and agents appreciate her skills
and comfort level. Thank you to everyone who has helped create a new model and potential star!"
- Katherine B, mother of Andrea B.
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"I was thrilled to have so many callbacks from agents at the Search! I higly recommend Julie Nation Acadmey to get your where you want to go in this industry! I am now signed with Look Modeling Agency thanks to Julie Nation's Classes and Search"
- Maddie C.
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"The support and personalized attention t our needs, the quality of training, scheduling felixibility and interest to be a positive influence in Chris' life at Julie Nation's has been so worhtwhile! We are grateful to the Julie Nation team! Chris is proud to be signed with City Models!"
- Elaine B- parent of Chris
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"Thank You to the Julie Nation staff who have provoided me with the training and confidence needed to present myself before big market agents at the Search."
-Michael F.
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"Thanks to Julie Nation and staff for all of their help. Julie Nation Acadmey has helped me in more ways than one. Thank you for opening the doors to modeling and acting!
- Andrew S.
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"I just wanted to take the time to say thank you for inviting us to your model and talent search.
as it was a real success for us in finding some great kids. I hope that all turned out in your favor and everyone walked
away from your event happy. I just want to say to you, Julie, that I greatly appreciate how well you treat all of us agents
as it's a breath of fresh air to actually have someone in the business of conventions actually still appreciate us
rather then exploit and take advantage of all of us while they rake people over the coals for money. I would love to work
something out for the two of us to do additional business together in maybe establishing a workshop where I can come
in so often and give a workshop on a direct agent's point of view of how you benefit our industry prior to the kids coming to us! Thank you
again for all you do.
-Respectfully, Lucciano, Agency Director, Passport Model Management
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"I would like the thank you again for inviting me to take part in your model and talent Search. What a truly wonderful experience!
I really believe in and support what your Academy is doing. You have some very talented people attending your Academy!
Wow, I was blown away by many of them@ It was also nice to get to meet some of the other agents. I really look forward
to staying in touch with some of them. I hope to be able to partcipatein the Search again.Thank you and I will see you next year!"
- Lisa C, The Colleen Cler Agency
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"I just wanted to extend a HUGE thank you for inviting me down to your model and talent Search this past May in Santa Rosa
Of course not only was the setting gorgeous but you have some really outstanding talent! You and your staff are absolutely lovely.
Thanks again and see you next year!
- Marissa S, Elite Model Management Chicago
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