Melissa's interest in performing and talking into a microphone started early. She often played 'Radio DJ' at home with records, as well as 'News Anchor' by reading aloud from magazines from her 'news desk'. Her first opportunity to put all of that practice into use finally came in high school when she was chosen to do the morning announcements. She's been on a microphone ever since.

At Oakland University earning her BA,, Melissa interviewed Detroit radio legend Dick Purtan for an assignment on 'Your Dream Job'.  Soon after, she got the experience of a lifetime interning for Mr. Purtan on his top rated morning show.  Learning the behind the scenes of a show she listened to daily and meeting all of the characters was a thrill. Tasks included running the main reel to reel, preparing the carts, answering the phone for contests and doing anything else needed. The experience was educational and inspirational. 

During this time, Melissa volunteered for Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic - a service that offered recordings of required reading for people who needed them. Sitting in a small booth with a reel to reel recorder and a microphone while reading textbooks was fulfilling.  Not long after she got a job at a small radio station in Walled Lake, Michigan.  

At WPON Melissa had the opportunity to do everything, quite literally. Being on air as DJ and news reporter, running the board for the many eclectic shows on the schedule, producing commercials, doing the billing and designing the website. One of the biggest highlights came when she had the opportunity to meet and work with Davy Jones of the Monkees, helping him record a voice over audition for a Peter Sellers Documentary.  

With decades of agency representation and the addition of acting to her resume, Melissa continues to find regular work in voice overs, commercials, industrials, print and film. Her home recording studio has opened up opportunities worldwide; working for clients in the UK, Dominican Republic and South Africa. 

In her free time, Melissa is a dancer, volunteer crisis counselor for Crisis Text Line, and a standardized patient for a local medical school. 

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