Arielle Loren

Coming home last Thursday (June 11) literally put me in a depression mode. I was broke, snatched from Europe due to faulty internship planning, no job, and in the middle of the suburbs in Jersey. However, my awesome boss from last summer, Yianni Garcia, had sent me a facebook message the same day I decided to head home to the states informing me that one of his friends was looking for an assistant for a new york modeling agency. Honestly, I was a tad hesitant because I wasn’t sure if I wanted to enter back into the fashion industry. Being in Spain allowed me to focus heavily on my community work in addition to providing a great atmosphere for me to write. Well needless to say, I went on the interview with Code Model Management and got hired on the spot. They were impressed, I was impressed, and everything just fell into place. This position is literally the best thing that has probably happened to me. My co-workers/supervisors are amazing and there is so much room for growth in the company and my career. Between scouting for new models, booking test shoots, putting together portfolio books, and a ton more, I almost run to the office every morning (and you all know I am NOT a morning person). I am just pure excited about this new job. Now I just have to focus on simultaneously building my writing portfolio; however, I doubt that I will be leaving Code anytime soon. Feeling pure bliss!~

I’ll keep you guys posted!

Ari