I believe that with any dream you have in life, there are certain steps you must take! First you must know what your dream is and focus on it every day! Next you should write out a plan of what it will take to accomplish this dream. Set a date of when each goal needs to be accomplished, know what you are willing to sacrifice and last but not least EXECUTE!
Listed below is my Miss USA Game Plan accompanied by the contribution deadline.
- Sponsorship Fee -The cost associated with each contestant's participation in the pageant. The Fee covers the cost of producing the pageant, awards, contestant lodging, etc. The sponsorship fee to compete for Miss New York USA is $1,400 by 8/1/16.
- Application Fee- This covers the process of verifying my information for the competition: $295 by 8/1/16
- Pageant Coaching- Having a pageant coach enables me to know exactly how I need to present myself during competition. My coach guides me on how to stand out during all phases of competition especially my interview. I'll be consulting with Michelle Holmes, the official coach for Miss New York USA, Valerie Hayes, the number one pageant interview coach, and Pageantology, a company founded by Miss USA 2003 Susie Castillo and Miss USA 2004 Shandi Finnessey: $2,000 by 6/1/16
- Fitness Training- My trainer has helped to guide 2 former Miss USA's to the crown! One who went on to become Miss Universe! He knows exactly what the judges are looking for during the swimsuit competition and will help me get my physique in top condition through adequate nutrition and exercise: $1,536 by 6/31/16
- Gym Membership- Rafael and I will begin training this summer at the New York Health and Racquet Club: $280 by 6/31/16
- Runway Coaching- When you hit the stage you must stand out and radiate confidence! I will be working with the official runway coach for the Miss Universe Organization, Lu Sierra: $500 by 8/1/16
- Program Book Head Shot- The judges view each contestants photo in the program book. I will be working with Fadil Berisha, the official Miss Universe Photographer. He knows how to capture the best image of each contestant and assists in creating the image for competition. $1,250 by 8/1/16
- Appearance Lesson- Many times Miss USA is responsible for doing her own hair and make-up, so I'm getting an early start to allow for more practice time! I'll be taking lessons from the official hair and make-up sponsor of Miss New York USA Jacklyn Gray: $500 by 4/1/16
- Make-Up- I need to ensure that I have the correct products that will accentuate my best features for the competition. I will be doing my own make-up for the entire pageant weekend as well as during appearances for my reign as Miss New York USA & Miss USA: $1000 by 4/1/16
- Evening Gown- My coach has already advised me to purchase a couture gown with high quality fabric that is well structured to elongate my body and draw attention to my face to ensure that I obtain the crowning look for Miss New York USA: $1,000 by 8/1/16
- Interview Attire- You never receive a second chance at a first impression. The interview competition is the first time the judges will see me as well as where the pageant is really won. I'll need to have the winning attire to accompany my winning interview!: $200 by 10/1/16
- Swimsuit- Jamye Shaw has created the swimsuits for numerous Miss USA contestants! He provides top quality competition wear that compliments a winning physique: $500 by 10/1/16
- Black Cocktail Dress- This attire will be worn during the opening dance number of the finale and preliminary shows: $200 by 11/1/16