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
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
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
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
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
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
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