For more than 12 years, Ryan Crowther has been successfully advancing business and community initiatives through strategic marketing, public relations and public affairs campaigns. Recognized for branding, strong publicity and delivery on private and public sector programs, he also has a knack for filling a room and known for his strong network. He has proven expertise in:• Community Relations and Engagement • Placemaking and Community Activation• Event Production and Publicity • Fundraising• Strategic PR and Media Campaigns • Project Management Ryan brings a fiery passion for community building and a wide spectrum of expertise that reaches across a dozen-plus industries, but is often known for his work in the music and economic development communities, particularly in Everett where he resides. With over 10 years of garnering investment and a spotlight on Everett through press and events, many connections can be drawn between Everett's newer identity as a thriving community with a blossoming cultural arts and downtown and his work.These include:• Overseeing and managing the Everett Music Initiative to create over 400 events in Everett since 2012, bringing over 250,000 people into Everett, an economic impact of $20 million• Creating the Fisherman's Village Music Festival and Night Market, one of Washington's premier independent music festivals of nine years• Garnering investment and sponsorship for community programs and events • Understanding of business recruitment/retention, advocacy, tourism and community development• Overseeing teams to develop campaigns, including branding/identity and design of communication andmarketing brochures, videos, photography, social content, digital marketing and promotional items• Securing hundreds of stories and media mentions for dozens of clients and projects• Building a strong network of contacts and relationships locally and regionally that include the private,public and non-profit sectors, restaurateurs and bar owners, entrepreneurs and creatives along withcommunity influencers and public officials
Listed skills include Public Relations, Media Relations, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, and 24 others.
