Patrick RaymondCEO & Creative Director

As the individual responsible for conceptualizing Raymond Entertainment Direct (RED), Patrick Raymond is a true self-starter. For over eleven years he has successfully served as leader of this state-of-the-art creative agency and production center. And while doing so, Patrick has quickly positioned RED as one of the leading direct response television (DRTV) creative agencies within the industry. Known best for creating top ranking fitness campaigns including Ab Rocket™, Ab Swing™, Body By Jake™ Cardio Cruiser, and Lateral Thigh Trainer™ along with several others, he has truly made a name for both himself and RED. And while he is clearly known for his Fitness wins, he should additionally be commended for his brand building campaigns. His involvement in creating the Dormeo™ Sleep Systems campaign and expanding product line clearly shows he is a true brand champion.

Patrick is not only an accomplished business owner, but rather an executive producer, writer, and director. With over 17 years of noted success within the television and advertising businesses, Patrick's honed a very hands-on approach that's allowed him to successfully lead teams of creative and logistical personnel to gross billions of dollars in worldwide sales. Having lead hundreds of DR campaigns, he meticulously exceeds the demands of his satisfied clientele. His unique style has been characterized as "innovative with depth and integrity – delivering on his promises!" Patrick is recognized by entertainment and direct-to-consumer marketing industry leaders, along with his peers, as being an optimistic leader who has quickly guided both his company and clients to achieve incremental financial success. It is clear that his past experiences in front of the camera on leading shows such as Seinfeld, Blossom and many others, have led him to be a natural within his best role yet...as creative director. And that's why his clients have quickly recognized him as a true leader in the Direct Response arena, taking a product and turning it into a winning brand!



Andrew Stum – Vice President of Production

Need a problem solver with business savvy? Then you need Andrew Stum. Possessing over eight successful years overseeing production, contracts, finance and operations here at Raymond Entertainment, Andrew has clearly been instrumental in helping this company prosper and grow into what it is today. Serving as VP of production, Andrew leads the strategic planning, media buying, fulfillment and overall logistics of securing a solid return on production dollars. Managing anything and everything that is involved with aligning a premier production crew, location, talent and of course sealing the deal with financially sound contracts Andrew is an irreplaceable leader at RED.

Over the years Andrew has perfected his knowledge of the industry and that’s why he’s been able to develop, implement and support the right systems, processes, and goals for this growing agency. And with his unbeatable negotiating skills and keen eye for locations, crew and talent, he has quickly been recognized as the “go to” person for building consistently profitable productions over the years.  He is instrumental in delivering an ideal customer experience as he shines as RED’s main customer contact. Also serving as RED’s finance extraordinaire he consistently secures the best contractual agreements for RED’s clientele. But don’t take our word for it…his work clearly speaks for itself. With a growing celebrity list of spokes models representing the products and clients of RED, Andrew has handheld all talent contracts from beginning to end gaining top talent such as: Kim Kardashian, Antonio Sabato Jr., Rachel Hunter, Morgan Fairchild, Brenda Dygraf and Dancing with the Stars, Kym Johnson along with many other top models and hosts. The team at RED along with its clients recognize Andrew as the winning difference when it comes to delivering a solid ROI.



Tom Olsen – Senior Editor & Post Production Supervisor

With over 25 years of proven success within the entertainment industry, Tom is a true editing master craftsman. His expertise encompasses all formats: commercials, documentaries, television shows, music videos, and of course...long and short forms. Commencing his career cutting 35mm film at New York's commercial editing shop, First Edition, Tom was a pioneer in non-linear editing, beta testing one of the first Avid Media Composer systems. He continues to be on the leading edge with his knowledge of HD & Web content creation. His roster of clients includes Fortune 100 Companies along with many of Hollywood's A-list stars:  AT&T, Coca-Cola, Proctor & Gamble, Levi's, Sony, Avia shoes, Lenny Kravitz, Edwin Collins, Lisa Stansfield, Terrence Trent Darby, and Viacom/MTV Networks where he posted over 100 hours of programming, including episodes of Behind The Music, Buzzkill, and the cult classic Sifl & Olly. RED is happy to have Tom heading into his seventh year of service as their senior editor.



Beau Puckett – Associate Producer

As a credited actor, art director, prop master, producer and most recently a stellar talent scout, Beau brings with him over 15 years of proven experience in all aspects of the entertainment industry. Starring in five Indy movies, 30 plus stage productions, a few commercials and as an event host, he clearly knows what it takes to shine in front of the camera, and that's why RED counts on him to identify top talent. As for his "behind the scenes" experience, Beau has served as assistant art director and prop master on the credited show, Soap Talk with Lisa Rinna and Ty Treadway. He additionally performed as assistant art director for the Megan Mullally Show along with the 2006, season of the Tyra Banks Show. And with Beau entering his third year at RED, it’s clear he’s continuing to exude success. 



Rob Kowsaluk – Office Manager

Rob manages the day-to-day activities that keep Raymond Entertainment in order. And given his four years of proven success within the nonprofit arena, managing one of the country's leading fundraising organizations, Rob is clearly comfortable taking on one of RED's next challenges: being positioned as a community leader. So how did Rob transition into the entertainment industry? Through his love for the theatre; dedicating five years to theatre performances as well as set design, Rob was more than thrilled when RED presented him with his current opportunity. He is excited to bring his success and leadership to RED and gladly faces his latest challenge, positioning Raymond Entertainment as a community leader here in the entertainment capital of the world.



Caren Dunn – Freelance Producer

Originally from Boston, Caren started her career in local commercials after graduating from Trinity College in Connecticut. From her first assignment as production assistant to her varied projects as a production manager and producer, over the past 20 years, she has worked on corporate and training videos, political ad campaigns, television promos, and national ads. She then transitioned over to the DR world, to which she has successfully managed over 15 infomercials. Caren brings her skills in project bidding and management, leading the financial and logistical aspects of production. As for former positions, Caren spent time as the assistant to the President of ABC owned television stations in Los Angeles and operation managed two video facilities in the Boston area. And with a background like Caren's the team at RED is thrilled to have her on the team.



Pat Cauley – Freelance Writer & Producer

Meet Raymond Entertainment’s latest addition to its marketing and creative teams, Mr. Pat Cauley.  As an award-winning journalist with varied experience in marketing and advertising, Cauley is quickly becoming a key player with his extensive market research and stellar writing skills. In fact, Cauley makes sure that the team at Raymond Entertainment keeps a pulse on the industry’s hot button trends by also serving as a contributing writer for Response Magazine. His key insight has helped validate RED’s strategic marketing plans and winning campaign elements.

Prior to RED, Cauley was the e-Media editor for Electronic Retailer magazine, a business publication for multi-channel marketers. During his time with the magazine, Cauley successfully launched the Electronic Retailer's blog, serving as its online community manager. He additionally maintained two weekly e-newsletters, homepage headline news, web updates and press releases along with social media marketing for the magazine. So as you can see, Cauley is quite an asset when it comes to viral ventures. As for print publications, Cauley wrote and edited Electronic Retailer’s feature articles and industry-specific supplemental guides while also coordinating content for various sections reaching a global audience of over 126K business professionals monthly. Cauley additionally covered domestic and international marketing events; assisted with membership and advertising sales; supported company conferences with upfront planning, strategy and backend execution; and acted as the staff liaison for the Electronic Retailing Association's Internet & Emerging Media Council and Public Relations Committee. He has also held internships in public relations and marketing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Congressman Mike Doyle and the 2004 Kerry/Edwards presidential campaign.

 

ElectronicRETAILER June, 2009
Raymond Entertainment's CEO and creative director, Patrick Raymond was featured within the 2009, June issue of Electronic Retailer. Click here to read this article showcasing Raymond Entertainment's 10-year anniversary and continued success - celebrated by unveiling both a new location and updated logo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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