Melissa C. Majumdar
Decatur
Summary
Dynamic program management professional with a proven track record of driving projects to successful completion. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments. Committed to leveraging strong leadership skills to inspire teams and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Metabolic & Bariatric Program Manager
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, GA
08.2019 - Current
- Led bariatric quality improvement initiatives that reduced surgical site infections, reoperations, ED visits, and venous thromboembolism prophylaxis compliance.
- Developed and implemented standardized dashboards, education programs, and care protocols across four hospitals.
- Maintained MBSAQIP accreditation and interdisciplinary collaboration through six site reviews at three operating units.
Lead Bariatric Nutrition Coordinator
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA
11.2016 - 07.2019
- Led hiring, training, and coordination of five dietitians across three locations, ensuring clinic coverage, scheduling efficiency, and high-quality patient care.
- Developed and updated evidence-based nutrition guidelines and curricula for bariatric, hernia, and ReShape Balloon programs, incorporating adult learning principles and health literacy standards.
- Implemented innovative patient engagement strategies, including Facebook Live support groups, interactive online communities, and enhanced education materials using visual learning tools.
- Directed quality improvement initiatives to improve follow-up and multidisciplinary care for limb distalization patients, including education updates and shared appointment models.
Part-Time Lecturer
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Co-teach undergraduate and graduate level students Clinical Nutrition Applications in Health and Disease for in-person and online course.
- Update Nutrition Applications curriculum to include lectures, in-class activities, assignments, research paper, and in-class and online discussion.
Territory Manager & Dietitian
Celebrate Vitamins
Northeast Region
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Managed multi-state operations and partnerships, coordinating patient programs, support events, and wholesale accounts across 11 states while exceeding sales and growth goals by over 100%.
- Directed content and product development projects, advising leadership on formulation, and creating clinical and marketing materials to align strategy across patient and professional audiences.
Bariatric Outpatient Dietitian
Sinai Hospital
Baltimore, MD
03.2011 - 09.2014
- Led program development and marketing initiatives in partnership with the hospital’s marketing department, coordinating media appearances, blog content, and outreach campaigns to expand program visibility.
- Developed and launched web-based and in-person education programs, including curriculum design, competency assessments, and virtual support groups that increased attendance by 300%.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary efforts to develop bariatric-specific policies, educational materials, and pediatric program frameworks, aligning clinical standards across patient populations.
Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer
EB Nutrition
Rockville, MD
06.2008 - 02.2011
- Developed and managed community wellness initiatives, organizing health fairs, corporate presentations, and cooking demonstrations to promote nutrition education.
- Created and maintained digital engagement platforms (blog, Twitter, Facebook) to coordinate outreach and deliver consistent wellness messaging.
- Integrated multidisciplinary expertise (medical nutrition therapy, fitness, and counseling) into cohesive patient programs tailored to diverse health and nutrition needs.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Nutrition
Northeastern University
Boston, MA03-2015
Mid-Atlantic Dietetic Internship -
Sodexo
Baltimore, MD05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Food Science Human Nutrition
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2007
Skills
- Program management
- Quality improvement
- Clinical process optimization
- Multidisciplinary team leadership
- Data analysis collaboration
- Education development
Affiliations
- Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group (WM DPG) 2008-present
- Past-Chair, 2025-2026; Chair, 2024-2025; Chair-elect, 2023-2024
- Nominating Committee Director 2020-2022
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Media Spokesperson, 2017-2023
- Obesity Surgery Journal Associate Editor 2018-2019, Reviewer 2016-2018
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Member 2011-present
- ASMBS Integrated Health Program Planning Committee
- Chair 2022-2023, Co-Chair 2021-2022, Member 2020-2024
- Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Former Chesapeake Lines Newsletter Editor 2010-2014
Certification
- Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration 2008-Present
- Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) 2017-Present
- Certificate in Quality and Safety, Institute for Healthcare Improvement 2019
- Certified Personal Trainer, American Fitness Professionals and Associates 2008-2018
- Commission on Dietetic Registration Adult Weight Management Level 1 Certificate
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Certificate of Completion, Emory Healthcare, 2024
Timeline
Metabolic & Bariatric Program Manager
Emory University Hospital Midtown
08.2019 - Current
Part-Time Lecturer
Northeastern University
12.2018 - 04.2019
Lead Bariatric Nutrition Coordinator
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
11.2016 - 07.2019
Territory Manager & Dietitian
Celebrate Vitamins
09.2014 - 10.2016
Bariatric Outpatient Dietitian
Sinai Hospital
03.2011 - 09.2014
Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer
EB Nutrition
06.2008 - 02.2011
Master of Science - Applied Nutrition
Northeastern University
Mid-Atlantic Dietetic Internship -
Sodexo
Bachelor of Science - Food Science Human Nutrition
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
HONORS
- Bryan Woodward Memorial Integrated Health Scholarship recipient, June 2025
- 3rd place Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) Patient Safety and Quality Award, 2024, “Reducing Reoperations using Resources (R)”,
- Excellence in Practice Award, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, 2023
- Distinguished Service Award, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, 2023
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Foundation LEAD Award Recipient Excellence in Nutrition Award, 2022
- 2nd place Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) Patient Safety and Quality Award, 2023, “Operationalizing an Enhanced Recovery Protocol after Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery”
- 1st place GHA Patient Safety and Quality Award, 2022, “Implementation of a Postoperative Bariatric Surgery Phone Call Intervention to Reduce Emergency Department Visits”, 1st place GHA Patient Safety and Quality Award, 2021
- “Improving Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Compliance for MBS Patients”, Clinical Process Improvement Leadership Program Alumni Excellence Award, 2018
- Bronze Tablet Award, University of Illinois’s (highest academic honor), 2007