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WORK EXPERIENCE
TLC's While You Were Out and Trading Spaces all over the United States from 2002-2006
Leslie has filmed over 230 episodes of WYWO and Trading Spaces as an on air carpenter.
Builds, executes, and designs all projects while being on air talent for TLC's Emmy nominated program.
Appears at many Home and Design Expos nationwide providing demonstrations for audiences on a variety of design and crafting subjects.
The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show
Leslie Segrete is co-host for this call in syndicated radio show which is broadcast on over 200 stations as well as XM and Sirius.
World of Women, Oxygen Media:
New York, New York 2002, Art Director
Designed and fabricated set for this new series about
women changing their worlds hosted by Iman.
The Life Makeover Series, Oxygen Media:
New York, New York 2002, Art Director
Designed set for the final episode of this series
to compliment all of the field pieces, which had all been shot on
location.
Pure Oxygen, Oxygen Media:
New York, New York 2000 - Present, Art Director
Design and maintain three sets for various segments
in this daily one-hour live show.
Work closely with all segment producers to give visual
life to their segments whether they are celebrity, fitness, or cooking
segments.
Dress all prop specific segments.
Implemented and incorporated all pilots that Oxygen
has launched in addition to daily responsibilities, some on a 48-hour
notice.
Work within the limits of a budget for all design
and prop needs.
Supervise a staff, which consists of a prop master
and art department assistant.
The Journey with Caroline Myss; Oxygen Media:
New York, New York 2001 - Present, Art Director
Fully designed this soft goods set and worked closely
with Dennis Size, lighting designer to achieve peaceful and beautiful
surroundings.
Supervised and built the set with a set crew of five
for each shoot schedule.
The Ricki Lake Show, Columbia Tri Star:
New York, New York 1999 - 2000, Art Director
Designed and executed elaborate sets and props for
visual specific show topics.
Maintained the set for daily shoots.
Good Morning America, ABC:
New York, New York 1999 - 2000
Worked as a freelance food stylist and prep cook with
Karen Pinkus for all holiday cooking segments.
Giorgio Armani:
New York, New York 1999
Worked as visual coordinator for the flagship boutique
in Manhattan.
Designed, executed, and maintained all window and
in store displays.
TSR, INC.:
New York, New York 1997-1999
Worked as an assistant project coordinator at this
interior design firm which specializes in interior retail space, such
as Saks and Bloomingdales.
Finalized architectural drawings in AutoCAD, researched
fabrics and textiles for projects, and coordinated furniture budgets
for specific jobs.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
French Culinary Institute
Graduated in 2000 with a degree in La Technique I,
which teaches all aspects of French cooking.
Jewelry Design
Designed butterfly jewelry and hair accessories for
the Anna Sui Boutique for the summer season of 1998.
Clothing Design
Designed and produced a Native American inspired suede
and feather top for the Hamptons Magazine.
EDUCATION
Graduated form Hofstra University in 1997 with a
BA in Drama with a focus on Theatrical Production and a minor in anthropology.
Received an ACTF nomination for Best Student Scene
Design for Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit.
RELATED
SKILLS
Cooking, food styling, faux finishes, drawing, art
glass, metalsmithing, painting, all aspects of carpentry, building
and working with power tools, model building, hand and machine sewing,
needlepoint, cross stitch, flower arrangements, foam sculpting, decorating
for the holidays, and any other skill required to bring a project
to its fruition.
All references available upon request.
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