I began my professional career on the east coast with a Bachelor of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition. I took the creative route and landed a job working for a Westchester, New York new product and recipe development firm. I developed recipes for everything from farmed Irish salmon to Cool Whip bunny cakes. Not the healthiest of endeavors but creative, nonetheless.
While developing a line of desserts for a New York restaurant, I discovered a love for creating beautiful desserts. So, from there I studied with several renowned pastry chefs, worked at a few upscale restaurants and soon afterwards opened a bakery in Danbury, Connecticut.
Ironically, at about the same time, I discovered a passion for fitness. After enduring locker room comments (“who smells like cake?”) over my conflicting interests, I decided to drop the bakery business. I became a full-time personal trainer. I earned my American Council on Exercise (ACE) certification in 1995 and soon after, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (ACSM) credentials. This past year I added the highly-respected Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) initials to my name. My fitness, food and nutrition specialties combine (but are not limited to!) nicely in my writing endeavors.
Plus… in line with my desire to become a more well-rounded freelance writer, my specialties now include insurance (don’t laugh, it’s more interesting and fun than you may think!) and corporate ghostwriting.
All my best,
Linda Melone, CSCS
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