After being one of the top finalists in a local model search, Jane began working as a model for retail outlets such as 5-7-9 and David's Bridal. This work gained her a job doing a television commercial for Hooters restaurant. She also entered Hawaiian Tropic beauty contests, one of which led to her winning a walk-on role in the 2003 made for television movie Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding. In August 2002, she was named "Miss Photogenic" by the American Dreams Pageant, and shot commercials for the pageant's sponsors. She embarked on a career as a top bikini model.
