Event Production
We are very proud to introduce this year’s Production Partners. We thank them for their many years of service to the Bellarmine community and for helping us create our sizzling hot 2008 Fashion Show!
Lisa Ackerman Producer/Model Judge
Lisa Ackerman has extensive experience in fashion show production. She was a model for a local agency in her younger years and continued to keep her hand in the fashion show business for the last twenty-five years. She was continually asked to produce fashion shows during those years, which resulted in her decision to start her own fashion show production company, LA Productions. She has produced fashion shows for the Junior League of San Jose, Bellarmine College Preparatory, The Harker School, Notre Dame High School and Presentation High School. She recently produced and choreographed a runway show for long time designer, Marian Clayden, on behalf of the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. The show was a retrospective runway show of works drawn from Clayden’s archival collection of haute couture fashion. This is the eighth year that LA Productions has produced the Bellarmine Fashion Show. Contact LA Productions at LDA43@aol.com.
Kim Selby Director
Kim Selby has been producing, choreographing, and directing fashion shows in the bay area for over 20 years. Formerly with GLAMOUR magazine, she traveled across the country bringing the pages of the magazine to life via fashion presentations. She was the Fashion Director at Saks Fifth Avenue, Palo Alto, and currently has her own Company, “Fashion is Fun”. She produces shows, provides image consulting and leads groups on shopping trips. www.kimsfashionfun.com Kim is delighted to be returning to Bellarmine for the 19th year. When not working the stores she is Mom to daughter Taylor, 17, son Tommy, 15, and wife to supportive husband David.
Linda Lance Model Trainer/Model Judge
Linda Lance has been a model judge and trainer in the Bay Area for over 21 years. She has trained models for the San Jose Junior League, Bellarmine, Notre Dame High School in San Jose, Presentation High School, Menlo School and St. Ignatius in San Francisco. She has been a professional model for 24 years and is currently registered with the Look Agency in San Francisco and the Cunningham Agency in Los Angeles.
Lina Broydo Director of Public Relations/Model Judge
Lina is Director of Public Relations at The Fairmont San Jose. She was born and raised in the Soviet Union and speaks 4 languages fluently. She lives in Los Altos Hills with her husband, Sasha, and has two children, Mark and Leora. Professionally, she has had assignments with KRON TV in public affairs programming and hosted and produced numerous TV programs in New Jersey. Lina also had her own PR & Promotions “Executive Sports, Inc.” company, working with many famous athletes in the U.S. and globally. She enjoys theater, opera, ballet, symphony, traveling and tennis. She has a passion for her job and this community and is celebrating her 21 years with The Fairmont San Jose. She worked as a professional model and has previously served as a model judge for other organizations. This is her fifth year as a model judge for the Bellarmine Fashion Show.
Dustin David Artistic Director and
Jamie Ruddy Hair Artist,
Personal Assistant/Model Judge
Dustin David, owner, artistic director, and head of education at Dustin David has surpassed all expectations and implemented great ideas and approach to his teachings towards hair, mentoring and guiding his employees to build a strong and fulfilling career in this industry. Utilizing creative passion and expertise, Dustin is known for his amazing transformations. Dustin has studied worldwide, at various schools located in Spain, Italy, Germany, England, NY, LA, as well as SF to such schools as Vidal Sassoon and Bumble and Bumble University. Dustin’s unique, creative expertise has brought him to showcase his talents at local fashion shows, charity events, as well as hosting makeovers on Channel 11 News. www.dustindavidsalon.com
Jamie Ruddy Hair Artist, Personal Assistant/Model Judge
Cutting edge technology and education are the key factors in the success of Dustin David Salon. Each stylist studies and is trained under the passionate and expert eye of Dustin David. Jamie Ruddy is no exception. As personal assistant to Dustin David for the past three years, Jamie knows the benefit and advantage of side by side partnering with the best. An accomplished stylist, Jamie specializes in color, chemical services and “finishing” work. Jamie enjoys working the fashion shows and magazine photo shoots. This is Jamie’s third year with the Bellarmine Fashion Show.
Bennie Duckett - Special Events Coordinator/Model Judge
With over 15 years of retail executive management experience at the national level, and current store manager and Special Events Coordinator for Eli Thomas for Men in Santana Row, Bennie Duckett raises the bar in the fashion industry offering a refined sense of style and savvy to his sophisticated clientele. A graduate of the University of Arkansas with a degree in Business Administration, Bennie spent the first years perusing his career in Dallas, San Diego and Los Angeles. Bennie celebrates his fourth year as a fashion partner with the Bellarmine Fashion Show.
Nicole Daryanani Model Trainer/Model Judge
Nicole is represented by Stars Model Management in San Francisco and is also registered with several other agencies around the world. Her international runway career started in Asia at the age of 14, and she is now based out of the Bay Area with her 7 year old German Shepard. She thoroughly enjoys training professional and non-professional models, and graduated from San Jose State in 2002 with a B.S. in Public Relations and a minor in Business Marketing.
Mandy Jensen Dance Choreographer
Mandy Jensen is a graduate of San Jose State University with a degree in dance and a minor in business administration. She was chosen The Outstanding Senior for her performing and choreographic talents. She has been honored numerous times for her talents and is currently one of the most sought after young choreographers in the bay area. . Mandy is the resident choreographer for the "Fancy Dancers" a community based young adult dance company. She currently teaches Dance and Physical Education at Milpitas High School and is on staff at Jensen Performing Arts. Mandy's performing talents can be seen at Push modern dance company, Adanco modern dance company, and as a Spy Girl for the San Jose Stealth. She is excited to be a part of the Bellarmine Fashion Show.
