Patrick Raeder

Patrick Raeder has a strong background in project management and has worked in various roles at different companies. Patrick is currently working at Weber Shandwick as a Senior Project Manager, where they oversee project management for brands like Mars Petcare and Mars Wrigley Bars. In this role, they are responsible for financial management, scope development, budget management, and team forecasting. Prior to this, they worked at Digitas North America, where they held multiple positions including Manager of Project Management and Senior Associate of Project Management / Digital Production. At Digitas, they managed projects for marquee brands like Kellogg's and gained experience in TV, social, print, and banner productions. Patrick also received recognition as Project Manager of the Month in February 2019. Before entering the advertising industry, Raeder worked at Camp Manito-wish YMCA as a Leadership Development Program Facilitator, where they developed and delivered training programs for individuals and youth/adult organizations.

Patrick Raeder, CSM attended Oak Park River Forest High School from 2008 to 2012. After completing high school, they pursued higher education at the University of St Andrews from 2012 to 2016. During this time, they obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in International Relations and Modern History. In October 2018, they also received a certification as a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from the Scrum Alliance.