Laura Bales:
CLASS OF 1983
Thornton Fractional South High SchoolClass of 1983
Lansing, IL
Northern Illinois UniversityClass of 1987
Dekalb, IL
Laura's Story
Life
I am a fundraising coordinator/event planner--mostly for non profit organizations--one of them being Hearts in Motion, which does alot of philanthropic work and building in Guatemala. This has nothing to do with my degree, but I love it. Very fulfilling. I also have my own business--Tees Me Creative Clothing and Gifts (that would explain my email--nothing crazy and I don't sell TOYS or lingerie--I have fielded that question from day one--some people just have a very warped imagination.) I started out really small (13 years ago) doing shows in the Lansing area and started a home show based business. However, in the last few months, I have been getting alot of business out of state. Mostly in Florida--where I am working on putting my designs in...Expand for more
to several boutiques--so I guess my college days and degree were not COMPLETELY wasted. So all of this keeps me very busy. Thanks Michele for the awesome business name--guess you'll be wanting royalties now, huh ?? I have a 10 year old son who is just the greatest and he keeps me busy too !! Can't say I'm doing what I thought I would be doing 20 years later, but I would not trade one minute of it.
College
Majored in Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising with an emphasis in Fashion Design and visual merchandising and minored in Psychology--great combination. Now I know how to psyche people out and convince them to buy and wear my clothing designs. Also became a member of Chi Omega sorority my freshman year--best thing I could have done. Tons of fun !!
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