In 1996 Melissa completed a Bachelor of Financial Administration, she then went on to work in the Civil Construction and Pharmacy industries prior to joining WHK. Then in 2000 Melissa became a Certified Practising Accountant.

She has spent the last ten years with WHK in the Business Services division. Her specialties include structural advice, salary packaging and Fringe Benefit Tax, Tax Advisory, Small Business Capital Gains Tax Concessions and general Business Advisory.

An active member of the Armidale community, Melissa is a Gymnastics coach with the Armidale City Gymnastics Club.