Experience Design Thought Leadership

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 technologies 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 agencies and private 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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