Featured Model – Melissa Wilkinson

I was born and raised in what is known as the “South Country,” a series of small communities scattered throughout the Elk Valley, East Kootenays, British Columbia, Canada. I continue to reside in this beautiful area amidst the Rocky Mountains. I enjoy running, weight training, sports like hockey, volleyball, skiing and snowboarding. In the winter I skate and snowshoe, as well. I like to sing and listen to music, mostly old and new country, but also folk, adult alternative, jazz and blues. I love being outside in the sunshine- be it a beach or riding horseback in the mountains!

Melissa Wilkinson’s Statistics

Dress Size: 4/5
Height: 5′5
Weight: 115- 118 lbs (competition) 125-128 lbs (off season)
Chest: 35B inches
Waist: 24 inches
Hips: 35 inches

Melissa Wilkinson’s Biography

I was born and raised in what is known as the “South Country,” a series of small communities scattered throughout the Elk Valley, East Kootenays, British Columbia, Canada. I continue to reside in this beautiful area amidst the Rocky Mountains.

I enjoy running, weight training, sports like hockey, volleyball, skiing and snowboarding. In the winter I skate and snowshoe, as well. I like to sing and listen to music, mostly old and new country, but also folk, adult alternative, jazz and blues. I love being outside in the sunshine- be it a beach or riding horseback in the mountains!

I love to travel. I have been to Mexico, Europe, and the UK. I worked in Edinburgh, Scotland for a winter when I graduated from University of Victoria. My fiancee is a professional bull rider, so we spend spring and summers traveling across BC, Alberta and the US. I have become a big fan of the exciting sport of rodeo!

I also love reading- anything from magazine articles to Shakespeare! I write as well. You can read samples of my work on the Freelance page!

Melissa Wilkinson’s Accomplishments

Certification

University of Victoria
1995 Bachelor of Arts (English)

1998 Post Degree Professional Program (Secondary Teacher Certification- English & Social Studies)

1996 BCRPA Approved Body Blue Print

Fitness Instructor Certification

1999 ISCA Thomas The Promise

Kick Boxercise Instructor- Level 1

2004 Can-Fit-Pro

Personal Trainer Specialist

I also hold a valid Red Cross CPR “C” and First Aid Certification.

Skills

I am a certified Group Exercise instructor, specializing in Step and Cardio Kick Box. Last year, I modeled exercise form and co-hosted several episodes of a local fitness show titled Full Circle.

I have competed in the categories of Fitness, Figure and Fitness Model for the World Natural Sports Organization. In April 2004, I competed Alberta and placed 3rd in FIGURE at the W.N.S.O. Prairies Competition. One month later, I competed in FAME in Toronto, in the categories of Figure and Fitness Model Search.

I have a competed in variety of sports: ice hockey, flag football, volleyball, ski/snowboarding. I am also a competent Western-style horseback rider.

I am a published freelance writer. I have two articles published: one for BC Cattleman’s Magazine March/April 2003 and another for Muscle & Fitness Hers June 2003. I prefer to write about health and fitness, but am available for freelance work on a variety of other topics.

I also sing and write country music. I recently formed an acoustic duo with my friend and amazing guitar player, Bill Heibein. We are called Fandango. We cover mostly old time country and some new. Audio samples coming soon!

Melissa Wilkinson’s Competition

FAME Canada 2004

Figure/Fitness Model Search

WNSO Prairies Division 2004

3rd Place – Figure

Top 10 Fitness Model Search

Sophie’s Swimwear Model Search 2003

Sophie Girl Finalist

JLo Swimwear Model Search 2003

Finalist

Miss Molson Indy CALGARY 2003

Preliminary Finalist

4th Place

Country Vocal Spotlight 2002 & 2004

Singer/Participant

Miss Molson Indy VICTORIA 2001

Preliminary Finalist

1st Runner Up

Western Canadian Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness 2001

4th Place – Fitness

(tall division)

WNSO Fitness & Bodybuilding2000

3rd Place – Fitness