She worked as a television reporter before making the switch to documentary filmmaking.

She worked as a child model before making her film debut in Maryland in 1940.

He worked at various odd jobs growing up, including bus boy and bike courier, before making the serious move to acting.

But I do not know many people who work for nearly a year before making a sale.

He worked extensively in both theatre and opera before making the transition to film.

She worked briefly in advertising before making her career in real estate.

He worked as an engineer before making aliyah to Israel in 1990.

He worked as an engineer at Lucas before making his break to be a professional angler in the 1980s.

Both had been working as visual effects artists for a few years before making 405.

He worked as a carpenter before making a success of his acting career.