Melissa brings industry experience from luxury hotels and the luxury cruise sector into the classroom. She started her career on the Costa del Sol as a golf instructor. She later worked at The Westin Hamburg and was part of two Moxy hotel pre-openings as Operations Manager. On board the expedition ship HANSEATIC spirit of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, she served as Assistant Housekeeper, leading stewardesses and butlers and overseeing the VIP experience. She has coordinated sports events, private celebrations and VIP experiences. At Les Roches she teaches courses in Rooms Division, Sports Studies, Private Aviation and Cruise Line Management.