I APOLOGIZE TO EVERYONE FOR BEING "MIA" LATELY. I'VE HAD QUITE A FEW PERSONAL ISSUES TO WORK THROUGH AND HAVE ALSO RETURNED TO MY FULL-TIME SALES JOB. I WILL TRY TO CATCH UP WITH EVERYONE/EVERYTHING DURING JULY. TAKE CARE. ;-)
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ABOUT ME...
Hello, everyone! Thanks for stopping by my page! As you may or may not know, I’m a fitness model, figure competitor, personal trainer, and an amateur, female submission wrestler. You may also recognize me from Omega Attire … I’m one of the newest Omega Girls! Crazy thing is, all of these things have come into my life within only the past year. 2008 has definitely been the year for change.
How I got here??
I was born in western MD. I spent the happiest years of my childhood in Hollywood, Florida. I moved back to Maryland with my family in eighth grade. Being the oldest of three children (at least the three that lived with my father), I found myself having to take care of everyone else first. The typical rough childhood and over-bearing schedule of adulthood led to my continuous health “high’s and low’s”. My fitness level was dependant upon my current “life situation”.
The love of my life, Kevin, was and continues to be my inspiration. I’ve always enjoyed working out, but rarely found a partner that was interested in and supportive of taking fitness to the next level …until I met Kevin. Finally, in April 2007, we decided that we were tired of our late-night, party-crazy, and lazy lifestyle. I wanted to dedicate myself to something 100%; for once, it was my turn.
In August 2007, just eight weeks out from the NPC MD Figure competition, I decided to compete in my first show. When I made this decision, I knew nothing about what was involved in competing. Pushing myself to the level of competition changed my life. I placed 4th in MD and 5th in Grand Prix, both qualifying me for Junior Nationals. Now, I can never go back; I’m addicted to the challenge.
What the future holds??
Going into 2008, I’ve decided to work harder than ever before; my goal is to accelerate within the fitness industry. The creation of my modeling portfolio is an on-going process, working often with different photographers in a variety of themes. I want to continue to gain personal training clients; I want to help as many people as I can learn to love and appreciate themselves, just as I learned. I also plan to continue working and growing with TUFF, my wrestling team from VA Beach. I do have an interest in photography (on the other side of the lens) and would love to assist in and help direct other shoots. And, if that’s not enough, I’m also going to start studying makeup artistry. As time permits in the future, I want to become more involved in volunteer/charity work (domestic violence, programs for children and single mothers, breast cancer, etc.).
I look forward to a year filled with networking, photo shoots, sponsorships, and magazine appearances. I am very excited about growing with the Omega family and look forward to many travel adventures with the group! (Thank you for giving me this chance.) I plan on competing again in October, (MD NPC East Coast Championships).
As far as what else I’ll be doing … we’ll see where life takes me. As far as I’m concerned the sky is the limit and the only direction to go is up!
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EXPERIENCE...
Competitions --
2007 – NPC Maryland Women’s Figure – 4th (National Qualifier – Jr. National Qualified)
2007 – NPC Grand Prix Women’s Figure – 5th (National Qualifier – Jr. National Qualified)
Modeling --
Omega Girl of Omega Attire –
www.omegaattire.com
2009 Calendar, “Awakening Women”, to promote awareness of domestic violence
Contests --
June 2008 - TUFF Girl of the Month,
www.tuffbeach.com
Website Appearances --
My Site:
http://www.fit-melissa.com
My MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/missyejones
Other sites:
http://www.tuffbeach.com - Amateur Female Submission Wrestler
http://www.rayweal.com - Model
http://www.releaseimages.com - Model
http://www.blackbeltmag.com - Amateur Female Wrestler
http://www.femuscle.org - Competitor
http://www.figurerx.com - Competitor (State/Local Spotlight Athlete, Honorable Mention)
http://www.myspace.com/marylands_finest_females - Model
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THE WAY IT WORKS...
~Why I’m here - I am here to create my portfolio, network and learn, and make myself known in the fitness/modeling industry in hopes of future sponsorships and modeling opportunities. I’m very easy to work with, easily directed, and always eager to gain knowledge. I’m upbeat and want our pics to turn out as much as you do!
~My birthday suit - I will not do nudes or implied nudes.
~Schedule – My best days are Thursdays and Saturdays. For all other days, I need at least 2 weeks notice to make the date work. As of right now, I’m quite booked throughout May and June.
~Compensation - Currently looking for paid shoots, as I already have a few primary photographers. However, I will consider TFCD/DVD if our styles are beneficial to each other’s portfolios. PLEASE…send me a message and tell me your ideas!!! (Depending on the location of the shoot, I may need travel expenses paid.)
~Hair & Makeup - I am able to do my own hair and makeup, unless you will be providing a MUA/HS. Keep in mind though; I'm not a professional MUA/HS (yet).
~Wardrobe - Most times, I'm able to provide my own wardrobe, unless it is something you require specifically. If that's the case, we can discuss it in further detail.
~I won’t be coming alone - I will bring an escort for at least the first time we shoot. I'd also be more than happy to do a pre-shoot 'meet & greet'.
~My physique - As I'm involved in the fitness industry, and plan to be shooting quite often, I stay in very good physical shape year-round. However, if our shoot will require hardcore fitness shots, I'll need about 2 weeks to dry out and run through a cutting cycle (if I'm not already on one). That being said, if your shoot requires a softer look, I need to know that in advance as well.
**Message me if you are interested in setting something up**
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
MM # 7325 -- Jerrell Edwards,
http://www.lastdarknight.com
MM # 63360 -- Ferrell McCollough,
http://beforethecoffee.wordpress.com
MM # 69001 -- John Heishman,
http://www.nikonnexus.com
MM #103979 -- Gerville, Release Images,
http://www.releaseimages.com
MM #177456 -- GMP/TUFF,
http://www.tuffbeach.com
MM #472889 -- Ronin's Photography,
http://www.roninsphotography.com
MM #659358 -- Randy Grimm,
http://www.randygrimm.com
MM #700460 -- Raymond Weal Photography,
http://www.rayweal.com
MM #716021 -- Jay Wizard
Colin Foster
MUA & HS:
MM #647457 -- Aimee Dorsey
Nichelle Scott of Eunice Style Consulting
Salon Fusion -- Rockville, MD
Tai Quetschenbach
