Cheerleaders

Melissa

Years on team: 6

Spalon Montage Location and Stylist: Edina – Brandi

Hometown: Burnsville, MN

Occupation: Marketing & Media Coordinator 

First Job: I was a hostess at a local Italian restaurant. 

Favorite type of music: It depends on my mood! From Indie Rock to Hip Hop to Country...I love it all! 

Junk food weakness: Anything sweet...cookies, ice cream, cupcakes...they are all the death of me! 

I spend my free time: When I'm not dancing or working you'll find me spending time with my fiancé trying new restaurants, hanging out with our Pug, running the Minneapolis lakes or watching a good movie.

I’ve always wanted to: I want to start my own fashion blog...I love to write and I LOVE fashion! 

What would be one place you would love to travel? I would love to spend a month traveling Europe. Switzerland, Scotland, Italy and Greece would be first on my list! 

What is your best beauty secret? A combination of getting 8 hours of sleep a night and drinking lots of water. 

What’s your favorite restaurant in Mpls? I love Wasabi! Their Hibachi chicken is amazing! 

Celebrity crush: I love the Biebs! 

My hidden talents are: I am a good cook! I don't have time to cook often though because I am always on the go.

One thing I wish I was great at: I wish I was better at winter sports such as snowboarding...Minnesota winters can be extremely long! 

Dream job: I have two dreams..to be a "Celebrity Stylist" or the "Editor and Chief" of a fashion magazine. 

Greatest achievement: I have been blessed to be apart of the MVC for 6 years and a Captain this 2012 season!