Hired October 2006
Education
University of Minnesota – Duluth
Major: Marketing
Minors: Communications and Organizational Management
Before Risdall
Before joining the team at Risdall, Melissa began as a Broadcast Negotiator at Campbell Mithun and Media Planner at Carmichael Lynch. Her profound background in media and extensive experience in new business development has become a natural fit. Melissa is fascinated by consumer behavior and continuously seeks to understand the nature of our motivations, fueling her proficiency across the marketing spectrum.
Spontaneous Fixations
Melissa is a huge sports fan and loves watching hockey, baseball, football and basketball. She also enjoys working out, traveling, going out, and the great outdoors (boating, fishing, hiking, camping.)
Someday She Will
- Learn how to play the guitar
- Travel the world
- Grow a garden
- Have kids
- Learn how to drive a motorcycle
Always Looks Forward To
- Spending time at the lake with her family in the Summer
- Renting a cabin on Gull Lake in Brainerd, “It’s my favorite week of the year! We eat, drink, fish, swim… and then we do it all over again the next day.”
In Her Spare Time
Ever since the 6th grade, Melissa has put aside time to help clean peoples’ houses. “Cleaning. I love cleaning. It’s relaxing for me.”
Strength Of Mind
While Melissa studied abroad in Australia, she traveled through New Zealand for three weeks by herself, with nothing more than what she could fit into her backpack.