Patrick Rafter

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Principal and Co-Founder @ Bartlett and Rafter Family History
Boston, MA, US
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About Patrick Rafter

Incorporating decades of success as a veteran storyteller, impactful writer, and highly-recommended PR and communications consultant (via Rafter Communications), as a Member of the Association of Professional Genealogists – I am also a provider of services for family histories and genealogical research.Serving as external PR/integrated marketing consultant or as in-house communications executive: I've been a key Go-To-Market trusted partner, helping grow 70+ tech startups/other companies (26 of which had M&A exits or IPOs), as well as mission-focused nonprofits, healthcare & education leaders, and worthy causes (from children's issues, to mental health, and the environment).From Rte. 128 to Silicon Valley, and from Washington, DC to Europe, I've delivered proven results in communications, content marketing, thought leadership writing, corporate and executive branding, social media, media relations, analyst relations, and public affairs: especially promoting & extending the reach of innovation and frontier technologies.

Patrick Rafter's Current Company Details
Bartlett and Rafter Family History

Bartlett And Rafter Family History

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Principal and Co-Founder
Boston, MA, US
Website:
raftercommunications.com
Employees:
2
Patrick Rafter Work Experience Details
  • Bartlett And Rafter Family History
    Principal And Co-Founder
    Bartlett And Rafter Family History
    Boston, Ma, Us
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  • Bartlett And Rafter Family History
    Principal And Co-Founder
    Bartlett And Rafter Family History Jan 2018 - Present
    Working with my longtime colleague (UK-based Tom Bartlett), we operate a transatlantic consultancy providing bespoke services for family histories, genealogical research, and customized tours to ancestral locations. Leveraging a combination of a shared passion for genealogical with decades of highly recommended professional writing and travel experience -- we serve clients with creative and flexible services to meet their needs. For more information reach me via email: prafter@raftercommunications.com
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  • Rafter Communications®
    Principal And Co-Founder
    Rafter Communications® Jan 2006 - Present
    Rafter Communications® is an independent “PR 2.0” consultancy that creatively leverages new communications practices, proven public relations tactics, content marketing, and social networking to help clients connect and engage with those who'll see them as personally relevant and who'll appreciate their unique value: media/analysts/influencers, customers/prospects; partners, consumers, and the general public.Beyond “traditional” approaches, our Go-to-Market "Valuecasting" services provide custom Content Creation (awareness/education, integrated marketing, videos, and animations) and #bestpractices social media programs (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).Since 2006, we've 'spread the word' for >60 innovation clients including VC-backed startups, mid-stage companies, global corporations, mission-driven nonprofits, healthcare and education innovators including:Age Friendly Ventures, Airvana, Article One Partners, Bluesocket, Booster.com/CustomInk, CollegeWeekLive.com, Change Healthcare, Cortera, CrowdEngineering, Decision Resources Group, Endeca, Extrovertic, Giunti Labs, Grapevine, Guidesly, HealthcareSource, HubCast, HubSpot, Interactions, Leaflet, LifeCare, LightForce Orthodontics, LiveVault, MassTLC, MedCommons, Mincom, Montego Networks, Nimbit, Onapsis, OneSource, Partners Healthcare, PermissionTV, PlatformQ, QuantiaMD, Quist Valuation, Reflex Systems, RetirementJobs.com, RightsAgent, Scout Exchange, Shareholder InSite, Sensicast, SnoopWall, Sococo, Theracycle (Exercycle) TimeTrade, TIMS Medical, Trellix, Valpey Fisher, Virtual Energy Forum, VisibleGains, Whole Foods Market, Woodmeister Master Builders, Zelis Healthcare, Zintro, and ZipperAgent.As our client roster shows: we've effectively served innovators across many fields (tech, healthcare, nonprofits, HR, DEI, Information Security).Don't just take MY word: See the 65 RAVE Recommendations posted by others on my LinkedIn Profile. Contact: ✉ prafter@raftercommunications.com ✆ 617-901-2697
  • Age Friendly Ventures
    Executive, Employer Relations Manager, And Mature Caregiver
    Age Friendly Ventures Aug 2006 - Present
    Waltham, Massachusetts, Us
    Longtime manager at Age Friendly Ventures -- the parent company of four mission-driven divisions whose common purpose is making aging easier for millions of Americans above the age of 50. Age Friendly Ventures addresses the engagement, income, work, care, and living needs of 'elder' Americans aged 50+ through these helpful resources:The Age-Friendly Institute (est. 2019): Preeminent nonprofit dedicated to everything "age-friendly" - through education and programs that improve quality outcomes for older adults in communities, workplaces, health systems, and other settings.AgeFriendly.org (est. 2018):Online community/go-to destination for crowdsourced member reviews and helpful information on how and where older Americans can live easily and affordably.Mature Caregivers (est. 2012):Full-service, nationwide elder care agency pairing caregivers age 50+ with elders requiring in-home care.RetirementJobs.com (est. 2006):Leading career site for workers age 50+, helping them to find income and work with Certified Age Friendly Employers™ who will value their experience.As past communications/media relations lead, I secured widespread coverage by top media (including CNN, Forbes, MONEY, NPR, US News & World Report, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal). Conducted impactful surveys to measure current and emerging trends in the lives of people over 50 years of age.
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  • Valuecasters
    Chief Valuecaster
    Valuecasters May 2004 - Present
    Wellesley, Ma, Us
    A division of Boston-based Rafter Communications,® Valuecasters™ is a results-focused integrated marketing and strategic communications consultancy that helps #socialimpact businesses, mission-driven nonprofits, healthcare and #climatetech innovators to connect and engage with those that matter. We also help CXOs, individuals and teams with LinkedIn Profile audits and upgrades, executive thought leadership, personal branding, strategic planning, in-person and virtual event planning, and training.To help clients benefit from interactive communications, we leverage the power of computers through new tools including short-form digital video and animation, purposeful social networking, and free/low-cost Web-based platforms.Not just "another agency" --Valuecasters stands out from others by respectfully and creatively communicating our clients' sustainable differentiators with audiences and communities that will see that value. While we use conventional, time-tested strategies and tactics, we also leverage new digital analytics tools and resources (for measurement of results, data-driven insights, lead cultivation, and conversion--for improved #ROI and bottom-line benefits). #PR = #PersonalRelevanceOften viewed as essential external allies by our clients, we are effective Go-to-Market collaborators on cross-disciplinary programs to ensure consensus across multiple internal departments and external resources (to align communications, marketing, product, development, policy, HR, and executives).Clients benefit from our agile team of independent "1099 Associates," who are flexibly engaged if and when needed: avoiding the high cost overhead of full-time employees.See my EXPERIENCE entry for "Rafter Communications" for more details and a client list.Contact: ✉ prafter@raftercommunications.com for more information.
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  • Tims Medical
    Director Of Communications And Marketing
    Tims Medical Jun 2020 - Jan 2023
    Chelmsford, Ma, Us
    Provided corporate communications services (marketing, social media, public relations, and content development/thought leadership programs) for TIMS Medical, a global telemedicine solution provider with over 5,000 installations of innovative #medicalimaging and live video systems to hospitals in the US, Canada, UK, EU, and AsiaPac including Boston Children's Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and MD Anderson Cancer Center). TIMS Medical systems give healthcare innovation leaders a live, interactive medical video network that allows one or more remote clinicians to view/participate during any live clinical or diagnostic procedure. This is especially valuable for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation therapy of patients with swallowing and speech conditions. TIMS MVP systems also enable telesurgery, telementoring, teleproctoring, and telestration -- helping providers to improve workflow, through improved efficiency and remote collaboration, while reducing capital equipment purchases and disposable costs.
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  • Mass Technology Leadership Council
    Ambassador
    Mass Technology Leadership Council Apr 2009 - Apr 2017
    Dedham, Massachusetts, Us
    Conducted media, public affairs, social media strategy & content creation for the nonprofit association the Boston Globe dubbed "the state's most influential tech-group.” (www.masstlc.org).Long active in the MassTLC LinkedIn Group & subgroups-- including engagement, dialog with ca. 600 members, sharing news via Twitter, Facebook, word-of-mouth. Also, as blogger: spread the word about the @MassTLC #unconf (unConference) - the #1 annual tech gathering in New England, and other events.As the largest tech association in New England, MassTLC’s mission is accelerate growth, innovation, and the development of an inclusive tech ecosystem in Massachusetts. Another priority is to support international trade between New England entities and major markets worldwide. The Association does this by actively promoting the success of companies & employees that develop & deploy technology across industry sectors including Big Data, IoT, Mobile, Cloud, Energy (and Cleantech); Financial services/IT; Broadband & Telecomm, Software, Healthcare/IT; Medical Devices, Biotech/Life Sciences; Robotics, Open Source; SAAS; Security, SOA; Sales & Marketing and Social Media. Additionally the MassTLC Education Foundation (https://www.masstlc.org/education-foundation/) plays an active role in partnering with institutions of higher education and others to support and promote #STEM education in order to foster the Commonwealth's ongoing capacity to generate technology talent capable of driving future innovation, job creation, and prosperity.
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  • Nantucket Conference
    Founding Advisor
    Nantucket Conference Mar 2000 - May 2014
    Boston, Ma, Us
    One of the original founders and longtime active board member of The Nantucket Conference on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (www.nantucketconference.com) – an annual gathering of an elite group of technology execs, thought leaders, academics, and investors to foster the growth of New England as a global hub for entrepreneurship, international trade, and new ideas. In my role as Founding Advisor, I was actively involved in event planning, organization and promotion; media relations; speaker, sponsor and attendee sourcing; and session moderation.Through attending Nantucket Conference each year for 14 years, I had the opportunity to meet and talk with a large number of notable computer industry leaders, including the Founders/CEOs of companies including Adobe, Avid Technology, Craigslist, Google, Kayak, IDG, Monster.com, Nuance, Skype, Sun Microsystems, TripAdvisor, and ZipCar.In the 25+ years since the first event, the #ACKConference has connected a diverse audience of attendees, as executives from top tech companies (e.g. Acquia, DraftKings, iRobot, PillPack) rub elbows with leading investors, academics (including Babson, Harvard, and MIT), Silicon Valley power players like the CEOs of Google and Craigslist; and Boston employers (such as HubSpot, Partners HealthCare/Mass General Brigham, Toast, and Rue La La). Nantucket Conference participants have said they’ve raised money, met with key members of the media, and started partnership discussions at the event.
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  • Autocell Laboratories
    Vp, Marketing & Communications
    Autocell Laboratories Feb 2005 - Nov 2005
    Directed corporate and product marketing and communications for mobile #innovation tech vendor the Wall Street Journal wrote solves "Wi-Fi Woes." With operations in the U.S. and China, AutoCell provided RF control solutions for toll-quality voice & data over wireless networks for mobile warriors, businesses, multi-tenant unit buildings, broadband internet service providers and consumer electronics manufacturers. Hired and managed external content writers and video and producers, to drive effective branding/lead generation programs, supporting AutoCell's "War on Wireless Chaos." The company now structured as as a patent licensor.
  • Bluesocket
    Vp, Communications & Marketing
    Bluesocket May 2001 - May 2004
    Serving as the company's top marketing executive, responsible for worldwide management and direction of media and analyst (Industry/Equity) relations, branding, marketing communications, company website, e-Marketing, thought leadership, content marketing, public speaking, events for worldwide vendor of "Secure Mobility" wireless networking (WiFi) security and management systems. Fostered improved communications with company marketing, product management, engineering, and global sales teams (demand generation, sales acceleration strategy & execution), channel and product marketing programs.Through my initiatives and in close collaboration with US and international public relations consultants and agencies, delivered these tangible results:• In 2003 alone -- Bluesocket received more articles (400), more awards, and conducted more speaking events (115) than any other Wi-Fi security vendor. • Among 200 applicants, Bluesocket picked as ‘Finalist’ for 2003 Shoe-String PR Technology Award Honoring innovative technology PR programs that deliver significant ROI on annual campaign budgets of $100K or less. • Executed programs which helped contribute to 140% qtr/qtr sales growth over 3 years (through 200 channel partners in 45 countries).
  • Intel'S Expound, Inc.
    Vice President Of Marketing And Communications
    Intel'S Expound, Inc. Aug 2000 - May 2001
    Senior-most company marketing executive:•Directed communications/analyst relations/marketing for Intel-funded Customer Experience company. Expound was an early pioneer in web-based personalized customer self-service, emotionally intelligent interfaces for transactive content.•Support sales and business development efforts through lead generation programs and materials•As a company officer, actively involved in venture capital investment solicitation, overall strategy and positioning, business development, budgeting, board selection.•Event planning: Launched company at the exclusive DEMO #innovation conference.
  • Toysmart.Com
    Director Of Communications, Community, And Public Affairs
    Toysmart.Com Apr 1999 - Jun 2000
    Waltham, Ma, Us
    Hands-on strategic and tactical manager of communications (media, analysts, communities, and investors) for mission-driven, Disney-funded eCommerce retailer of toys and educational products. Directed internal staff and an award-winning external PR agency (PAN Communications) in planning and execution of activities and Go-to-Market programs to grow awareness and website traffic.Working together, we secured: • Print and online coverage by 750+ different media outlets including: "TIME: Best of the Web", PARENTS Magazine, BizRate.com, Customers.com, and US News & World Report.•Broadcast TV coverage: ABC/NBC/CBS News, Today Show, CBS Early Morning Show; as well as business-focused features on: Fox, MSNBC, CNBC, CNET, CNN; BBC, PBS, and NPR.Results:•With 1,500 print articles, toysmart.com ranked #1 in positive press among toy retailers. Coverage grew brand recognition from 0% to 45% in less than 4 months.•Within 6 months, toysmart.com was picked as a "market leader" by The Wall Street Journal, NY Times, Washington Post; and by technology media including Business2.0, CIO, Inc., Red Herring, and Upside.• Toysmart.com was #24 commerce website for traffic during peak 1999 holiday shopping week, beating major retailers including L.L. Bean, J.Crew, and Lands' End.•CIPRA 2000 ‘Finalist’-- PR “Oscar” for “best of PR in the US/internationally.”Additional Activities; • Public and Community Affairs/Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Coordinated numerous public events with national and Boston-area nonprofits and government organizations to promote the value of "good toys" to improve the lives of kids and enhance their creativity. Special Event at the Charles River Museum of Science to celebrate Waltham, as a #innovation center of historic importance (from the birth of the American industrial revolution to the current day).•Internal Communications – To attract and retain dedicated and talented employees.
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  • Schwartz Communications
    Vice President
    Schwartz Communications 1997 - 1999
    Managed multiple teams at $33 million INC. 500 tech, healthcare & cleantech public relations agency cited as “best technology PR agency” by Inside PR. •Directed company launches, strategic positioning, re-branding Go-to-Market tactics, for #innovation technology startups and public companies including eRoom (Acquired by Documentum), iMarket (Acquired by Dun & Bradstreet), Pervasive Software (NASDAQ: PVSW), PriCap, Sitara Networks (Acquired by Converged Access), and SpeechWorks (Acquired by ScanSoft).•Employees under my supervision landed quantities of coverage for clients in major national/international media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, NPR, FORTUNE, Upside, INC., InfoWorld, Network World; as well as favorable industry analyst ratings from Forrester, Gartner, Jupiter, IDC, et al.Schwartz Communications was acquired by MSLGROUP/Publicis Groupe in 2011.
  • Media 100, Inc. (Nasdaq: Mdea)
    Global Director Of Public Relations And Customer Evangelism
    Media 100, Inc. (Nasdaq: Mdea) Apr 1993 - Apr 1997
    For more than four years: Managed in-house media relations, investor and customer communications efforts and external PR agencies worldwide; corporate website development for industry leading digital media company:•As a key member of its #gotomarket leadership team: helped grow Media 100 from $0 research group within Data Translation to a $80 million public company (NASDAQ: MDEA) in under four years.•Participated in IPO filing and creation of company annual reports, financial analyst tours and briefings/coverage.•Secured massive quantity of favorable press including awards from publications including Wired, MacUser, MACWORLD, AV Video, Videography, Video Systems and New Media.•Close collaboration with Apple and Adobe, other major digital media #innovation leaders on programs for public education, evangelism, events, seminars, and trade shows for global consumer and industry audiences.• As company’s “Minister of Information” and spokesperson: conducted extensive public speaking program in the Americas, the UK, and Europe. • Served as Media 100’s ambassador and liaison to celebrity customers, including David Bowie, Robert DeNiro, Herbie Hancock, and Todd Rundgren. •Supported and developed an independent Worldwide Users' Group of thousands of customers and functioned as marketing/PR liaison with company subsidiaries and distributors in UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia/NZ, and elsewhere.
  • American Information Exchange (Amix)
    Director
    American Information Exchange (Amix) 1991 - 1992
    Directed marketing, PR, public affairs, speakers’ programs, sales, and channel development for The American Information Exchange (AMiX), the world’s FIRST online information marketplace & e-mail based service connecting clients with consultants. AMIX was a blend of eCommerce and a digital Intellectual Property agora with eBay-like virtual consulting methodology and social networking validation, before the arrival of Web browsers, expert networks, and online knowledge communities (like Wikipedia and Quora). The company was closely affiliated with Project Xanadu, the first hypertext project (founded by Ted Nelson, and championed by Doug Englbart and John Walker founder of AutoDesk).AMIX was a division of Autodesk, (Nasdaq: ADSK), world’s 5th largest software company at the time.
  • Cd Technology (San Jose, Ca)
    Director Of Marketing
    Cd Technology (San Jose, Ca) 1990 - 1991
    Managed marketing communications, product, channel, product marketing, and lead generation for this Inc. 500 company---the CD-ROM, CD-R pioneer picked by Microsoft and Lotus to introduce their first CD-ROM products. Ran successful eco-friendly promotion to drive use of CD-ROM to "Plant a Tree" when customers bought a CD-ROM drive. CDT later founded CDT Solar which develops and markets solar energy products including custom designed solar panels and appliances.
  • Bitstream
    International Marketing And Sales Manager
    Bitstream 1989 - 1990
    Worked in international marketing and sales to "open up" the European market for this award-winning type foundry/designer and provider of digital fonts for computer retail and OEM markets. Conducted public presentations and sales training in the UK, Netherlands and Germany.Bitstream was acquired by Monotype Imaging in March 2012.
  • Aldus Corporation (Boston, Seattle, Washington, Dc)
    Regional Sales/Marketing Manager
    Aldus Corporation (Boston, Seattle, Washington, Dc) 1986 - 1989
    Evangelist for the software developer whose Aldus PageMaker flagship product launched the desktop publishing revolution, from the early days of the industry--giving the first DTP seminar on the East Coast in 1985. Public Affairs: Conducted hundreds of public presentations in US and Europe. Managed Aldus's Federal, Southeastern, and Northeastern regions. Introduced desktop publishing as a communications innovation to international, national., state, and city governments, and nonprofits. Aldus was acquired by Adobe in September 1994.
  • Businessland
    Sales Representative
    Businessland 1984 - 1986
    Sold Apple Macintosh and IBM Personal Computers, software and printers to Boston-based businesses and universities. Ranked one of Businessland's top Mac sales performers nationwide in 1985. While in this role, I was also active in the Boston Computer Society (the world’s largest computer users’ group at the time). Keynote speaker at the BCS “Computers and the Artist” Conference; Participant during major product announcements, including the East Coast release of the Apple Macintosh in 1984, and subsequent events (e.g., MACWORLD Expo Boston).

Patrick Rafter Skills

Start Ups Social Media Marketing Lead Generation Marketing Communications Strategy Social Media Entrepreneurship Public Relations Blogging Marketing Marketing Strategy Online Marketing Public Speaking Strategic Partnerships Corporate Communications Product Marketing Digital Media Business Development Social Networking B2b Marketing Leadership Content Strategy Management Thought Leadership Saas Press Releases Email Marketing Facebook Media Relations Content Marketing Publicity Cloud Computing Enterprise Software Fundraising Digital Strategy Integrated Marketing New Media Brand Awareness High Tech Healthcare Cleantech Strategic Communications Linkedin Training In Boston Linkedin For Business Personal Branding E Commerce Online Advertising Advertising B2b Creative Direction Crisis Communications Oral Communication

Patrick Rafter Education Details

  • Tufts University
    Tufts University
    Political Science/History
  • Lancaster University
    Lancaster University
    International Relations And Affairs
  • The New School
    The New School
    College Preparatory Education - British Curriculum (Cambridge/Oxford Boards)

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