Melissa Hildebrand
Project Manager | National & Local Presenter | Keynote Speaker | Graduate Medical Education | Learning and Development | Conference and Event Management
- Role
- Project Manager, Graduate Medical Education at UPMC
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melissa Hildebrand
With over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare and hospitality industries, I have developed a reputation for successful project management with the coordination of small to medium scale programs with responsibility for keeping teams on track and on schedule and a high level of attention to detail, problem resolution, and communication. Currently, responsible for GME project management for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s (UPMC’s) 15 teaching hospitals, residents and fellows and 140+ training programs.
Experience
Project Manager, Graduate Medical Education
Jan 2012 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Strategic and solutions-focused Project Manager with a strong record of driving operational efficiency and educational innovation across graduate medical education. At UPMC, I lead initiatives that have supported 70+ residency and fellowship programs, ensuring high-functioning administration and service continuity, amid program administrator transitions.With a collaborative and mission-driven approach, I execute 3 annual conferences that bring together key stakeholders, streamline logistics, and elevate the participant experience. I participate in a comprehensive training program that equip administrators with practical tools and long-term development strategies—positioning them for success in a complex healthcare environment.My work extends into designing educational programs that prioritize both professional growth and well-being, aligning with institutional goals and learner needs. I also serve as a trusted liaison to physician educators and program administrator leadership, delivering high-level communications and multimedia content that drive engagement and clarity.Promoted from Project Specialist to Project Manager in under two years, I’ve been recognized for advancing process improvements, fostering mentorship, and championing operational excellence across the medical education community.
Education
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Hospitality Administration/Management
1997 — 2001
Skills
- Event Management
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Management
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Sales
- Strategic Planning
- Team Building
- Training
- Budgets
- Hospitality
- Event Planning
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