Reading Fightin Phils
Melany Fiato possesses a diverse professional background with extensive experience in various roles. Currently serving as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Aveanna Healthcare since April 2019, Melany also has a long-standing position with the Reading Fightin Phils since 2013, contributing as a security personnel, cashier, and bartender. Melany's experience includes working as a paraeducator at Berks County Intermediate Unit #14 since 2016, where responsibilities involve supporting children aged 3-12 across multiple programs. Previous roles include catering server and bartender at Gage Personnel, territory manager at Premier Concepts, cashier at WalMart, tax preparer at Jackson Hewitt, and managerial positions at Arby's and Boston Market. Melany holds a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies from Western Governors University and two Associate’s Degrees in General Studies and Political Science from Reading Area Community College.
Reading Fightin Phils
The Reading Fightin Phils offer affordable family entertainment from early April through August at FirstEnergy Stadium. The R-Phils are well known for creating a festive, fan-friendly atmosphere from the time the gates open until the bottom of the ninth inning. While parking is always free and the concessions remain affordable, every game is a unique experience. Giveaways, fireworks and the five-member Fightin Phils Mascot Band keep things hopping throughout the season. Reading won the John H. Johnson President's Trophy in 2003. The Johnson Trophy is the top honor bestowed upon "the complete franchise" by Minor League Baseball. Reading has been awarded the Larry MacPhail Trophy as the best promotional team in all of Minor League Baseball twice and has been the Eastern League’s nominee several other times. In 2002 the city was dubbed Baseballtown. The Fightin Phils led the Eastern League in total and/or average attendance for eight consecutive seasons. The stadium itself is one of baseball’s finest and is the oldest venue in the Eastern League. Completed in 1951, the original grandstand and exterior brick wall provide an old-time ballpark feel while the right field swimming pool and left field video board cater to the modern fan. The Fightin Phils have been the Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies since 1967. The relationship is tied for the longest in all of Minor League Baseball.