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Strategic Program Manager, Content Curator, Engagement and Experience

Location:
Boston, MA, 02109
Salary:
100,000
Posted:
May 22, 2025

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MICHAEL RAGGIANI

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

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Program Director with 14+ years leading educational events and thought leadership initiatives across healthcare, finance, legal, and technology sectors. Expertise in organizational growth, post-acquisition integration, revenue optimization, C-suite stakeholder engagement, and content monetization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Program Strategy & Development

Roadmap Design & Content Curation

Digital Marketing & Social Media Optimization

Event Planning & Management

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building

Revenue Growth & Budget Management

Performance Analytics & Benchmarking

Thought Leadership Development

Virtual/Hybrid Event Production

Public Relations & Media Channel Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Program Management Consulting

Independent Consultant Greater Boston, MA Dec 2024 - Present

Cultivate communities and knowledge-sharing networks through 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 stakeholder 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 for newly restructured and rebranded organization formed in response to pandemic challenges, reestablishing market presence as a trusted industry leader through mission-driven programming

Crafted brand positioning strategies and content value propositions that differentiated offerings in competitive sectors, increasing audience engagement metrics by 35%

Enhanced audience engagement and collaborations through interactive session formats, and innovative technology integrations

Established a robust network and database of C-level executives across diverse healthcare and public 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 manufacturing sectors during the pandemic

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

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

Accelerated 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

Navigated seamless continuity of program development, event management, and continuing education accreditation during company acquisition of Vendome Group.

Transformed key national conferences through strategic federal and legislative collaborations, resulting in prestigious speaker acquisition and 25% attendance growth

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

Catalyzed strategic development and content direction of conference portfolio, expanding from 5 to 23 conferences and summits (>$7M in revenue) for healthcare stakeholders through new program development and acquisition integration

Presented at quarterly corporate Board of Director and investor meetings, driving strategy formulation and delivering critical KPI reporting that informed executive decision-making

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

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 innovation partnerships between the 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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