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