Melissa Steedman

Melissa Steedman is an accomplished Event Manager with a current role at Palmerston North City Council, focusing on major events since June 2021, following experience as a Civic & Events Coordinator at Horowhenua District Council. Melissa also owned and managed a small online business, Bandages for Brutes, providing homemade pet treats and tailored first aid kits for animals. Additional experience includes customer service roles at Westpac and National Australia Bank, where Melissa was commended for excellent service and played a key role in team operations. The career began with project and strategic coordination roles across various organizations, culminating in a Graduate Certificate in Event Management from Southern Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts and Law degree from James Cook University.