Experience Design Thought Leadership

MICHAEL RAGGIANI

508-***-**** *******@********.*** LinkedIn Profile www.raggiani.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic program director with 14+ years of experience developing educational events and thought leadership initiatives across healthcare, finance, legal, and technology sectors, specializing in revenue growth, C-suite stakeholder engagement, and content monetization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Program Strategy & Development

Event Planning & Management

Content Curation & Roadmap Design

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building

Revenue Growth & Budget Management

Performance Analytics & Benchmarking

Thought Leadership Development

C-Suite Executive Engagement

Virtual/Hybrid Event Production

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Program Management Consulting

Independent Consultant Greater Boston, MA Dec 2024 - Present

Build communities and knowledge-sharing networks connecting senior executives from corporations, investors, entrepreneurs, government agencies, and academic institutions

Design collaborative platforms fostering innovation, technology adoption, and transformative solutions

Create programs focused on improving industry outcomes, equity, and access through strategic partnerships and executive engagement

Content Director

The Healthcare Innovation Company Greater Boston, MA Dec 2021 - Dec 2024

Spearheaded thought leadership recruitment and strategic engagement of senior-level stakeholders, reestablishing the organization as a trusted leader through mission-driven programming during corporate restructure and rebranding

Developed interactive session formats and enhanced audience engagement through dynamic panel discussions, roundtables, and workshops

Established a robust network of C-level executives across diverse healthcare sectors that advanced organizational influence and industry presence

Led research on emerging healthcare technologies and policies that positioned the company as an authoritative source on industry trends

Event Strategist / Experience Designer / Media Producer

Raggiani+partners (Consultant) Greater Boston, MA Sept 2020 - Dec 2021

Designed and executed global virtual events and communication strategies for healthcare, academia, and medical device sectors during the pandemic

Enhanced stakeholder engagement through milestone-driven planning and innovative virtual event formats that increased attendee participation

Provided consultative support to senior leaders, delivering content and event strategies aligned with organizational goals

Program Director, Global Events

ALM Media New York, NY Feb 2019 - Sept 2020

Led a global team managing a portfolio of 23 educational programs, improving Net Promoter Scores through evidence-based program design

Increased revenue by 30% YOY through strategic alignment of content curation with targeted sponsorship opportunities

Expanded flagship healthcare event audience to 8,000+ attendees, generating $4M+ in revenue through strategic content initiatives

Director of Educational Programming

HMP Global East Windsor, NJ July 2018 - Feb 2019

Ensured seamless continuity of program development, event management, and continuing education accreditation during company acquisition

Elevated key national conferences with increased federal and legislative collaboration, growing event attendance by 25%

Managed transition of educational platforms and content systems while maintaining program quality and stakeholder relationships

Program Director, Conferences and Events

Vendome Group New York, NY Sept 2011 - July 2018

Spearheaded strategic development and content direction of 23 conferences and summits (>$7M in revenue) for healthcare stakeholders

Participated in quarterly corporate Board of Director and investor meetings contributing to strategy formulation and KPI reporting

Expanded educational curricula and drove revenue growth by developing sponsorship models and forming strategic industry partnerships

Directed continuing education credentialing process with national boards to ensure compliance and accurate reporting

Event Director, Government Information Group

1105 Media Falls Church, Virginia Aug 2010 - Sept 2011

Architected event strategic plans conceptualizing mission statements, value propositions, and growth plans for event division

Managed 19 educational conferences and forums advancing technology innovations and partnerships between federal government and industry technology sector

Developed strategy, pro forma, and execution plans for three new conferences, extending internal media brands and increasing profitability by 30%

Led educational initiatives on Mobile Workforce Enablement, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Defense Innovations, and Federal IT Strategies

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Communications and Media

Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA

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